Super Extra Gravity
The Cardigans · 2005
48 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of melodic pop and reflective indie rock, infused with the bittersweet charm characteristic of The Cardigans.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Need Some Fine Wine and You, You Need to Be Nicer — This track combines catchy melodies with sharp lyrics about strained relationships, perfectly encapsulating the album's wry humor and emotional complexity.
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Don't Blame Your Daughter (Diamonds) — With its lush instrumentation and poignant storytelling, this song delves into themes of expectation and disappointment, showcasing the band's growth in songwriting.
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Godspell — This track stands out for its atmospheric production and introspective lyrics that reflect on faith and personal struggles, highlighting the album's overall contemplative tone.
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Overload — Opening with an infectious energy, this song juxtaposes vibrant instrumentals with lyrics that explore feelings of being overwhelmed, illustrating the band's knack for blending sound and theme.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, reflective track that sets a contemplative tone, followed by more upbeat songs that maintain a mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, with strings and synths complementing the guitar-driven melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- playful melancholy for introspection
- consistent flow for easy listening
- for casual gatherings
- emotional depth with lush melodies
Maybe skip if you
- need high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases the band's evolution with lyrical depth and sonic sophistication.
- Career context
- Released in January 2005, Super Extra Gravity was The Cardigans' fifth studio album, following their commercially successful Gran Turismo. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more mature sound after experimenting with various styles throughout the late '90s and early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cranberries· Lush· Alvvays
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Losing a Friend 3:49
- 2 Godspell 3:29
- 3 Drip Drop Teardrop 3:22
- 4 Overload 3:18
- 5 I Need Some Fine Wine and You, You Need to Be Nicer 3:33
- 6 Don't Blame Your Daughter (Diamonds) 3:36
- 7 Little Black Cloud 3:26
- 8 In the Round 4:16
- 9 Holy Love 4:07
- 10 Good Morning Joan 3:36
- 11 And Then You Kissed Me II 4:03
- 12 Bonus Tracks 0:20
- 13 Give Me Your Eyes 3:23
- 14 Slow 4:03
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