Long Gone Before Daylight
The Cardigans · 2003
54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock
Melancholic melodies weave through reflective lyrics, creating an atmospheric and introspective soundscape that lingers in the mind.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus melancholic and reflective moods
- Context
- Released in early 2003, 'Long Gone Before Daylight' marked The Cardigans' fifth studio album and a notable shift towards a more somber and mature sound after their commercial peak with 'Gran Turismo' in 1998. Following a period of experimentation and a brief hiatus, this album showcased their artistic evolution while navigating personal themes.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, pop rock
Long Gone Before Daylight is an album by The Cardigans, released in 2003. Melancholic melodies weave through reflective lyrics, creating an atmospheric and introspective soundscape that lingers in the mind. The album was critically acclaimed, receiving praise for its songwriting and emotional depth, which helped it reach number one on the Swedish Albums Chart. Its lead single, 'You're the Storm,' became particularly popular, solidifying the band's status in the alternative rock scene and influencing subsequent indie pop artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Long Gone Before Daylight sound like?
Melancholic melodies weave through reflective lyrics, creating an atmospheric and introspective soundscape that lingers in the mind. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Long Gone Before Daylight by The Cardigans notable?
The album was critically acclaimed, receiving praise for its songwriting and emotional depth, which helped it reach number one on the Swedish Albums Chart. Its lead single, 'You're the Storm,' became particularly popular, solidifying the band's status in the alternative rock scene and influencing subsequent indie pop artists. Released in early 2003, 'Long Gone Before Daylight' marked The Cardigans' fifth studio album and a notable shift towards a more somber and mature sound after their commercial peak with 'Gran Turismo' in 1998. Following a period of experimentation and a brief hiatus, this album showcased their artistic evolution while navigating personal themes.
Who is Long Gone Before Daylight for?
Long Gone Before Daylight works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and melancholic and reflective moods.
How many songs are on Long Gone Before Daylight?
Long Gone Before Daylight has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Communication Standout 4:28
- 2 You're the Storm Standout 3:53
- 3 A Good Horse 3:17
- 4 And Then You Kissed Me Standout 6:03
- 5 Couldn't Care Less 5:32
- 6 Please Sister 4:37
- 7 For What It's Worth 4:18
- 8 Lead Me Into the Night 4:32
- 9 Live and Learn 4:16
- 10 Feathers and Down 4:30
- 11 03.45: No Sleep 3:43
- 12 Hold Me (Mini version) 1:18
- 13 If There Is a Chance 4:15
Release Date
January 1, 2003
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
54 min 46 sec
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