First Band On The Moon
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First Band On The Moon is the third studio album by the Alternative band The Cardigans. The album sold 2.5 million copies worldwide.
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About
First Band On The Moon was released on September 17, 1996 under Mercury records. The album ranked no.2 on the Swedish chart and no.35 on the U.S. Chart. The first single in the album "Lovefool" ranked no.21 on the U.K. Chart. It was written by Peter Svensson. The second single in the album "Been It" reached no.56 on the U.K. Chart. The album has a Japanese edition which features the bonus track "Country Hell" and a French edition that features the bonus track "Sick & Tired".
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Your New Cuckoo | 3:54 |
| 2 | Been It | 4:04 |
| 3 | Heartbreaker | 3:42 |
| 4 | Happy Meal II | 2:36 |
| 5 | Never Recover | 3:20 |
| 6 | Step on Me | 3:53 |
| 7 | Lovefool | 3:13 |
| 8 | Losers | 3:17 |
| 9 | Iron Man | 4:19 |
| 10 | Great Divide | 3:16 |
| 11 | Choke | 3:25 |
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | First Band On The Moon | Certified Gold in U.S. |
| Certified Gold in Sweden | ||
| Certified Gold in U.K. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | UK | SWE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Lovefool" | 2 | 15 |
| 1996 | "Been It" | 56 | |
| 1996 | "Your New Cuckoo" | 35 |
Credits
Performance Credits
The Cardigans Primary Artist, Primary Artist
David Wilczewski Flute
Ronnie James Weber Violin
Ivan Bakran Cello, Double Bass
Patrik Bartosch Clavinet
Peter Lindgard Trumpet
Inga Zeppezauer Violin
Anna Berstrom Violin
Annette Helmers Cello
Asa Hakansson Violin
Lynette Koyana Background Vocals
Maria Holm Violin
Mattias Svensson Violin
Technical Credits
Bengt Lagerberg Contributor
Magnus Sveningsson Contributor
Tore Johansson Producer, Engineer
Peter Svensson Contributor
Roger Jonsson Mastering
Trivia
- The single "Lovefool" has been covered by The Hush Sound, and they have played the song at several of their shows.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Song Meanings
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Alternative | Pop
