{"product_id":"the-cardigans-the-rest-of-the-best-vol-2-vinyl-2lp","title":"The Cardigans – The Rest Of The Best Vol. 2 (Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rest of the Best Vol. 2\u003c\/em\u003e brings together sixteen rare and lesser-known recordings by Swedish alternative pop favourites \u003cstrong\u003eThe Cardigans\u003c\/strong\u003e. Released in 2024, this companion to \u003cem\u003eVol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e collects B-sides, soundtrack contributions and bonus tracks originally scattered across international editions and singles between 1994 and 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for the worldwide success of \u003cem\u003eLovefool\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMy Favourite Game\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eErase\/Rewind\u003c\/em\u003e, The Cardigans built a catalogue that moved from breezy indie pop towards darker, guitar-driven alternative rock. Led by \u003cstrong\u003eNina Persson\u003c\/strong\u003e's distinctive vocals, the band brought the same melodic imagination to recordings that never appeared on their main studio albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second volume opens with \u003cem\u003eWar\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDeuce\u003c\/em\u003e and their version of Kraftwerk's \u003cem\u003eDas Model\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by intimate Polar Session performances of \u003cem\u003eFor What It's Worth\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCommunication\u003c\/em\u003e. These alternate recordings reveal different textures and moods in familiar songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the remaining sides, \u003cem\u003eIf There Is a Chance\u003c\/em\u003e, two versions of \u003cem\u003eHold Me\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Road\u003c\/em\u003e sit alongside a Sandkvie Session recording and early demo of \u003cem\u003eYou're the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e. The collection closes with \u003cem\u003eFor the Boys\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e(If You Were) Less Like Me\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSlowdown Town\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGive Me Your Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSlow\u003c\/em\u003e, making it a rewarding listen for fans exploring beyond the hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompiled by The Cardigans\u003c\/strong\u003e and remastered by \u003cstrong\u003eRyan Smith at Sterling Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e, this edition is pressed on \u003cstrong\u003etwo 140g black vinyl LPs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its artwork draws on photographs by longtime band collaborator \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Bogren\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cardigans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rest of the Best Vol. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl 2LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 Compilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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