The Cardigans
The Rest Of The Best Vol. 1 & The Rest Of The Best Vol. 2
Mercury
Released 09/06/24

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Six sterling studio albums strong, from 1994’s Emmerdale through 2005’s Super Extra Gravity, The Cardigans’ discography remains one of the most consistently compelling oeuvres in popular music. Hence why the September 6th release of the band’s two-volume collection of B-sides and rarities—originally included on singles, soundtracks and as bonus tracks on the Japanese, French and UK versions of their albums from 1994 to 2006—is sure to delight their ever-loyal listeners.

“We are delighted to release these compilations,” the band explains in an official statement. “Songs that for various reasons were left out of our studio albums. Now our audience can listen through all B-sides in chronological order and it’s a pure joy to reminisce all the way back to 1993. It’s almost like a forgotten record, or rather four. We hope you’ll enjoy the 13-year ride!”

Compiled by The Cardigans and remastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, the collections’ artwork features photos taken by photographer Martin Bogren.

Also released in CD form, the 2xLP vinyl track listings are as follows:

The Rest Of The Best Vol. 1

A1. Pooh Song
A2. I Figured Out (Demo '93)
A3. After All... Demo '93
A4. Plain Parade
A5. Laika
A6. The Boys Are Back In Town
A7. Mr. Crowley
B1. Rise & Shine (UK Life Version)
B2. Carnival (Puck Version)
B3. Happy Meal I
B4. Nasty Sunny Beam
B5. Iron Man (First Try)
B6. Emmerdale

C1. Blah Blah Blah
C2. Losers (First Try)
C3. Lovefool (Puck Version)
C4. Country Hell
C5. Great Divide (Demo ’96)
D1. War (First Try)
D2. Cocktail Party Bloody Cocktail Party

The Rest Of The Best Vol. 2

A1. War
A2. Deuce
A3. Das Model (’00)
A4. For What It's Worth (Polar Session '01)
A5. Communication (Polar Session '01)
B1. If There Is A Chance
B2. Hold Me (Mini Version)
B3. Hold Me
B4. The Road

C1. You're The Storm (Sandkvie Session)
C2. You're The Storm (First Demo)
C3. For The Boys
C4. (If You Were) Less Like Me
D1. Slowdown Town
D2. Give Me Your Eyes
D3. Slow

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