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Gran Turismo [Import]

Cardigans (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)
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Oh my, they hated "Lovefool" so much. As they'd started out as Scandinavian miserablists, the hugeness of the fluffy "Lovefool" merely served to remind The Cardigans of what they really loved; and so Gran Turismo is a triumphal home-coming to the Void. Still, Gran Turismo just can't help being an incredibly classy pop treat. Dear God, they know what to do with a chorus. Take "Erase And Rewind": played on an acoustic guitar it would sound pleasant, certainly, but not the kind of song that has you jamming your head in the speakers and yelping. But with a grossly distorted bass here; a processed vocal there; a judicious pause just before the chorus comes in--oh hot mamma! Play your pop manna to me! That key-shift in "Hanging Around"--it's cleverer than Heinz Wolff using Big Blue to prop open a door! And let's not forget how Iggy Pop would kill a car with his teeth for "My Favourite Game". --Caitlin Moran

Review

[The Cardigans shed] their tired '60s-isms in favor of blissfully kitschless trip-hop. -- Entertainment Weekly

[The Cardigans swap] blissful kitsch for grim reality.... Singer Nina Persson sounds less coy on these poignant, atmospheric plaints, suffused with atmosphere and trip-hop leanings. -- USA Today

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5.0 out of 5 stars A huge surprise! Sep 10 2012
By Bruiser
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The only reason why I had decided to buy this cd was because it has one song on it that I really like. The name of the song is "my favorite game" and I first came across the song when I played the video game "Gran Turismo 2" where it was played at the intro (before you would hit start). Before buying this cd I had listened to a few songs by this band and did not like them very much. I had also read a biography of the band and it had said that their "Gran Turismo" album was different from their other albums and that the songs seemed to be more darker. I had decided to take the risk and just buy it. I liked every single song on this cd! The biography was correct, the songs on this cd do seem to be of a darker mood. Nina Persson (the lead singer)is Swedish and dam is she hot! Almost makes your legs collapse at the sound of her voice. At first I was sceptical, Now I am a huge fan. I am very glad that I purchased this cd.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous Rock, Pop, and Trip Hop from Sweden, Very Melodic July 9 2004
By andy
Format:Audio CD
This is a 1998 release from this Swedish band (so much Underrated in US).
The happiness and fun that was present on their previous 1996 release "First Band on the Moon" is gone. This album is definitely Darker and Colder in sound. It is more Trip Hop and has more Electronica elements in it.

But is this album still Great? Hell Yeah!!! Cardigans changed their style, and yet managed to come up with a Great album. The melodies of the songs are still Extremely catchy and well-developed. There is a lof of Emotion and Melody here.

Peter Svensson wrote all the melodies on this CD and Nina wrote lyrics, and they did an Excellent job!

Most songs here are slower and mellow (but the catchy melodies never bore you), with the exceptioon of the amazing faster-paced "My Favorite Game", which is similar to Roxette style dance-rock.

Every single song on this CD is Great, with Nina Persson's Great vocals. Her vocals are just so relaxing; you can't help but drown yourself in them.

Cardigans do an Amazing job of mixing Electronica with Rock on this album. Great sound. If you like Morcheeba or Dido, than you will Love this album, this is maybe even Better.

But generally, if you like high quality Pop music that's very Melodic, than this is a Great buy for you. It's simply PERFECT.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cardigans reach their crescendo! May 23 2004
By Dwight Smith
Format:Audio CD
Let there be no mistake, this is a fantastic CD. The tracks have an immediate accessability but will also linger with you long after you first hear them. 5 star performance for me. "Junk of the Heart" will have you grabbing the controls of your walkman to hear it again and try and recapture the feelings. Truly astounding, well balanced and just brilliant!
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Most recent customer reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars only one great song on this
Don't get me wrong I love the Cardigans but the only song I ever put into my iPod is "My Favourite Game. Read more
Published on Dec 18 2010 by Brian Maitland
5.0 out of 5 stars Exploder, Imploder...
It's no question that Trip-Hop is the perfect genre for this band as it suits Nina's Persson's haunting voice very well. Read more
Published on May 17 2004 by Kyle Araujo
5.0 out of 5 stars "Gran" Should Read "Grand"
Many reviews on various Cardigans releases mention how Gran Turisimo basically stinks. Not true. The Cardigans grew up on this CD and released a wonder piece of work. Read more
Published on May 7 2004 by John D. Razan
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid But not Great!
Compared to "Long Gone Before Daylight", which was the first album I heard, I was surprised to listen to "Gran Turismo; with it's minimal production, almost new-wave sound.. Read more
Published on May 1 2004 by Morten Vindberg
5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Album
Gran Turismo has maintained its place as one of my favorite albums since its release. The style of music on this particular album is very Cardigans, but distinct from their others... Read more
Published on Feb 14 2004 by peachkinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Made a fan out of me
The first time I listened to "Gran Turismo", I could not believe that this was the same group that brought us "Lovefool". Read more
Published on Nov 29 2003 by The archduke
5.0 out of 5 stars This album never gets old
Now Trip-Hop is a touchy subject, those that create it, say they don't...it's kind of like the existentialism genra of music. Read more
Published on Nov 22 2003 by CreativeCat
4.0 out of 5 stars a very underated album
i've heard many mixed reviews on this one over the years. but to me it's a really good one that gets better with each listen. yep this one has a more electronica feel to it. Read more
Published on Sep 28 2003 by mellowgold
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS ALBUM
This is a wonderfully beautiful album reminiscent of the beauty in pulsating eathquakes, forest fires, and hurricanes. So gorgeous!
Published on July 19 2003 by "thomasarmstrong"
4.0 out of 5 stars Rediscovering an amazing CD!!!
I bought this CD a couple of years ago, "Favorite game" being my favorite song at that time. This song is still one of my favorites, but lately I trulyappreciate what a masterpiece... Read more
Published on Jun 2 2003 by JB
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