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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • melancholic and reflective moods
  • steady progression with resolution

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cranberries· Lush· Alvvays

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Communication 4:28
  • 2 You're the Storm 3:53
  • 3 A Good Horse 3:17
  • 4 And Then You Kissed Me 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

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