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Genre: Rock
Release Date: 02/20/1996
Run Time: 47:58

With tongue firmly in cheek, the Cardigans decided to play up the candyfloss arrangements of their debut for second album Life. Where Emmerdale studied an introverted melancholy, Life is undiminished in both its independent-minded exuberance ("Hey! Get Out of My Way") and zest to enjoy life with others ("Daddy's Car," "Gordon's Gardenparty"). The incredible production and quality of arrangement from the debut are here also, even more strikingly crisp and spot-on. (Over 50 instruments were used on the 14 songs included on the Minty Fresh American release.) Though the Cardigans planned Life as something of a joke, it became one of the finest pop albums of the '90s.

~John Bush, All Music Guide

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Roger Seibel - Preparation
The Cardigans - Main Performer
Ivan Bakran - Cello
Björn Engelmann - Mastering
Peter Lindgard - Trumpet
Peter Lindgard - Violin
Tore Johansson - Trumpet
Tore Johansson - Producer
Tore Johansson - Engineer
Tore Johansson - Mixing
Anders Nordgren - Flute
Asa Hakansson - Violin
Sven Andersson - Saxophone
Jens Lindgard - Trombone
Martin Bogren - Photography

Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements
    Stereolab / CD / 1993
Tiger Trap
    Tiger Trap / CD / 1993
First Band on the Moon
    The Cardigans / CD / 1996
Holiday in Rhode Island
    The Softies / CD / 2000

Release Date: 02/20/1996
Genre: rock
Run Time: 47:58