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Title: A brilliant piece of work
Review: On their 1998 fourth album The Cardigans sorta became the Swedish answer to Garbage, this as opposed to their previous efforts in which they sounded more like the Swedish answer to the Sundays. Yet, this change was a wonderful one, & Gran Turismo definitely proves it. The album's strongest moments are "Paralyzed", "Erase/Rewind", "Explode", "Starter", "Hanging Around" & "My Favourite Game"; Whilst when you'll first hear "Marvel Hill", "Do You Believe" & "Nil" you'll find it hard to believe that they're the same band who recorded the 1997 hit "Lovefool". The only song here that is somewhat reminiscent of "oldskool" Cardigans is "Junk Of The Hearts", yet the incessant electric drumbeat reminds you that it's not the Life Cardigans you're listening to. Anyone who appreciates alternapop should be happy with this album, just as long as you take it on its own merits instead of comparing it to its formers. Enjoy.
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