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Hi, I've bought the new A Camp CD and it's pretty good, but I instantly noticed on the track Bear On The Beach there when Nina sings the words "Iris in the morning rain" it is an exact note for note rip off of Pale Saints Blue Flower song, the part that goes "Glowering in the morning rain" haha Come on, blatantly obvious! ;) I noticed a few things like this on the SEG album that kinda bothered me too. My question is, has Nina Persson run out of ideas and is now harvesting old songs for new parts.?! Vrak, 2009-03-08 18:12:00 Ha, I know that she likes that Pale Saints tune a lot. I guess some stealing is ok, but of course it can turn some people off. What were the thefts on SEG? Would be interesting to see what you´ve discovered! Mags MagnusS, 2009-03-11 10:11:08

hello, people.i am a fun of yours for many years, to be honest since LOVEFOOL, but somehow i lost contact with you since LONG GONE BEFORE DAYLIGHT.I adore your music and my favourite song of yours is FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH.I just wanted you to know that i love you all.You have my best regards.kisses,nikos nikolaos, 2009-03-01 17:18:17 Thanks man, nice to hear! take care Mags MagnusS, 2009-03-04 19:56:26

Hola! Just a simple question: Do you know if the vinyl version of GRAN TURISMO exist? I checked your discography and it seems it doesn't. but, it says the same for FIRST BAND ON THE MOON, and right now I'm listening to it in my turntable.... Oh! I was lucky as hell to get a promo copy of "LONG GONE BEFORE DAYLIGHT" on 2xLP and sounds really A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! As my usual complaint in this ASK THE BAND section, I wish there was vinyl of your latest releases... Keep up the good work! Grettings from Barcelona! Albert.- fistro_pecador, 2009-03-04 18:33:31 Hi Albert! Hmm I don´t remember. Perhaps someone can tell you on the Forum... Mags MagnusS, 2009-03-04 19:55:48

Mags Are you going to see any of the Bob Dylan shows in Sweden this month? I love his band they've got to be one of the best collection of musicians working anywhere. They really have groove to spare. Love John Johncarss, 2009-03-03 17:07:02 Yeah I am hoping to get a ticket! Mags MagnusS, 2009-03-04 19:54:45

hello, my name is Marcela and i'd like you to answer this please... Someone special gave a dvd of your london's tour and i remembered how much i love your music. but it's ok, my question is the next: Why haven't you announced another songs since first band on the moon in México??? We love you here too, so don't be cruel. :-p Thanks!! Be happy and nicer as always. cela_prettier, 2009-02-27 19:27:31 Hi! So you mean that no albums have been released in Mexico since 96? We have nothing to do with which albums get releases in the world, but it sounds strange. Perhaps all our Mexi fans have go the album on US import? Mags MagnusS, 2009-03-04 19:54:18

Hello from Italy ! :) First I want to say that your music is the GREATNESS , from the first album , til the last one . Then , I'd like to ask if Garbage and Shirley Manson are one of your inspirations . I find a lot of people who , like me , love Cardigans and Garbage both , so who knows , maybe you have inspired each other ? Thanks and greetings !!! :) andrea111292, 2009-03-01 17:51:56 Hi! No, noone in the band have listened to Garbage to any degree at all. Mags MagnusS, 2009-03-04 19:52:50

Hello Mr-I-play-the-bass-in-the-Cardigans: I wonder if you ever found yourself mumbling, whistling or singing a Cardigans' song while you were into something, like walking, running, playing a sport or something like that. If so, do you remember the one that's always in your head? Sometimes I find myself singing You're the Storm... LOL Best regards! FeDe.ar, 2009-02-23 21:28:16 oh, I doubt it. I always hum basslines when I am walking around town or in a park, but they´re somewhat funkier than the ones I play in ther Cards.... ;-) You´re the storm is probably a good song for jogging, nice tempo in that one. Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-25 23:17:28

Hej! I'm a little disappointed: what happened to the "create your own Best Of" competition ? It's been a while : ) I'm so curious, will we ever see the results ? Grüße aus Köln, Moloko! Moloko, 2009-02-18 15:37:47 I am dissapointed too! I have no idea what happened to the competition. If you ask me, somewhat typical of the organisation in this band.... Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-23 20:39:33

I heard the band since late's 90 and here in Brazil have some difficult way to find out your albuns...but I have two Life and First Band on the moon.... My question is: Did you come to Latin america? More specifically Brazil?? If not have plans to came? Thanks and success sa_kal, 2009-02-22 16:58:41 Bom dia! Yes, we played three shows in Brazil on the last tour. Sao Paolo, Belo Horizonte och Florianopolis. Hope you can find our albums on the internet, amazon.com is a good site! Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-23 20:38:29

Hi Mags, I just want to say I love this "No moss growing on rolling stones" comment. For a moment I thought you were refering to THE Rolling Stones, I have no idea what that would mean... Happy Valentine's! Siyuan siyuan, 2009-02-14 05:57:26 Well, that might also be true. I haven´t checked their armpits in a long while... ;-) Take care Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-18 12:14:52

Hi folks, just a quick note to correct your discography: Your entry for the "Lovefool" single (CD1) has "Iron Man" (Puck Version) listed as track 4. My CD (same cat # 573 691-2 Stockholm Records) has track 4 simply listed as "(Puck Version)" and is a beautiful recording of "Lovefool" recorded in one take at Best Western President Hotel, NY, room #1026. "Hallelujah!" Do I get a prize for geekiest first question?! I'm new here but have been listening to and loving your music since 1995 - thanks :) Mal xx bmlpn, 2009-02-14 14:09:24 ha, well nice to know that someone has a clue about them old singles. We´ll think of a price man! ;-) Take care Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-18 12:14:04

hi how are you guys? for last two months i've been hearing led zeppelin's songs...wow..this band remarkable, is it correct if i said a few song from these album long gone before day light and super extra gravity was inspired by led zeppelin...? thanks vatheticwaltz, 2009-02-14 18:00:53 Hi! No I don´t think so. None of us are Zep fans, at least not what I know of. But Peter did in fact steal Stariway to heaven on Explode. Something I did tell him, but he didn´t wanna hear. Then Jimmy Page threatened to sue him.... ;-) Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-18 12:13:14

Dear Friends. I´m a spanish vinyl collector and I´m very intereting in getting your LP "life". I´ve been looking for all the ways to get it (online and all around Spain)but it has been impossible...I would like to know if you could show me the way to get it. Thank you for your kindess, guys.. falonso, 2009-02-14 23:30:43 Hola amigo! Lo siento, no se. Tengo solamento un disco en mi casa. Quizas Ebay.co.uk? Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-18 12:12:00

Hello Magnus, and hello to all the cardigans fans all over the world. Well i've been listening to some of Florian Horwath's tracks and i think that we're talking about a very talented and accomplished musician/songwriter here. He seems to be incorporating many musical styles in his songs. I like the way that "Dad you have faith in me......" changes from samba rythm to shuffle in the end...brilliantly implemented, nice lyrics too...and the duet with Nina in "Babe you got me wrong" is just excellent. Their voices blend very nicely....Now about "Up the mountain" This is some of the best country music i've listened to so far. If i didn't know the band members i'd say it came straight from our good old U.S of A. But three Cardigans members play in this great band plus my favourite Lotta Wenglen (the more i listen to her the more i like her). Track "Anabelle" and "Shine" are just great (Who's singing on "Up the mountain medley" and sounds like Dolly Parton :-) Maria or Lotta?-it must be that girl Maria). So i'm very glad to see that you and the rest of the Cardigans members are active with such interesting bands. Yes we 'd all like another album from the Cardies blah blah blah...BUT anyone who has the slightest appreciation for great music can't ignore these excellents bands. So keep up the good work dude. I 'll sure be watching you closely!! Now there's a little nice pop song from a Greek artist called "Manolis Famelos" that might be interesting to anyone who likes to listen... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frzBp0yohks Also any Cardigans fan who knows something about a great band or artist from any part of the world that the rest of us don't please bring it on... Take care, Panos volpe, 2009-02-17 00:18:16 Thanks man! You know you can order the Up the mountain live cd from our Myspace site? I will personally send it to you, that´s a promise! We got guest singers on Annabelle ( Daniel Lemma from Gothenburg) and Titiyo from Sthockholm on Shine. Lovely friends and great singers. It´s Maria Sweet Mary who sings on the medley. Check her solostuff on Myspace aswell, she´s good! Nice to hear that you like Flo and Lotta aswell. PErhaps you would like my friend Cecilia who´s releasing her first solo album today. The name is CILIHILI and you can find her on Myspace aswell. We´ll play live tonight and I am in the band, though not on the cd. Lasse will also play live later on when Lotta gets too pregnant... ;-) Take care Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-18 12:10:19

Hej Magnus! I am here to support "Edoardo" when he asked for a new Cardigans' album. Why? I was listening to "Colonia" and I think it is a really brilliant album. But then, my Itunes, in the shuffle mode, started to play "Communication". Then, i decided to listen to the entire album (LGBD)... and my goodness! I can't describe the feelings inside of me when i listen to the Cardigans (the entire discography, not only LGBD)!! It is so amazing! And when i listen to Communication i remember that you didn't play it in Belo Horizonte (my hometown), in the last concert of the SEG tour. I have to see it live!! So, i know that you don't know when the next album will happen! but it HAS TO HAPPEN!! You guys are too brilliant together! That can't end :) :) Take care, beijos, viviane vivigomide, 2009-02-18 02:46:37 Thank you, that´s very nice of you to say so. Yeah well I wonder why we didn´t play Communication in B.H.... Last show of the tour and all. I did get to meet the guy from Os Mutantes though, real cool! take care Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-18 12:05:33

Bradford UK 30/1/2009 Hi I'm Edoardo, I'm italian and I just want to ask you to came back with a new album as soon as possible... WHY? Because I simply love your music is so melodic and armonius it's impossible to getting tired by listening the same song or the same album many and many times. HOW CAN YOU CREATE SUCH SONGS? I don't know maybe Nina's wonderful voice, the guitars choruses, or the semplicity of the song itself in terms of composition. (live and learn, don't blame your daughter, for what it's worth, you're the storm, erase and rewind, I need some wine...) As a result you can transmit wonderful feelings. Maybe (I don't want to criticize in anyway...) some rock attitude lost after "My favourite game" of "Granturismo" 1998 album. AT LEAST YOU'VE GOT A SUPPORTER NOW!!!!!!!!!! (I've followed you from "First band on the moon") Take care guys Best wishes Edoardo epandolf, 2009-01-30 01:03:32 Hi! Well, I hope we´ll make another album but I have no idea when. I think all bands need a great songwriter, a good singer and a band who can deliver what needs to be delivered for the style of music they play. I think we got all these three and that´s why we´ve been successful. We all need eachother, like in any team you know! ;-) I know we changed a whole lot from GT to LGBD, but if we have made a copy of GT , we would have been dead, artistically and quite possibly commercially. No moss growing on rolling stones you know? ;-) Take care Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-13 18:58:13

Hi MagS, Ok for the email I understand. We started working a little the cover in the studio, and we got something for you. Here is a raw preview : http://www.steekr.com/n/50-17/...89eded7/ Link available for 7 days till now. We would like to release it on our label as "Alex Salem feat. the Cardigans - my favourite game". Of course all the rights goes to the owner like a normal cover. Thats why i asked you about a writted approval in my last message. Please make it listen to the whole band, especially Nina :) and tell me how i can contact you to do all the legal stuff if you agree. Take care Alex gamani, 2009-02-10 19:51:12 Hej Alex! You can´t write feat The Cardigans since we don´t play on the recording. But the songwriting credit and all that should be forwarded to Universal Sweden. I am no expert at how these things work, but it shouldn´t be a problem dude! Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-13 18:49:54

Hi Cardigans!! The other day I think it was youtube that I was watching the making of 'I Need Some Fine Wine And You, You Need To Be Nicer'' video and Peter said something about a gig you had with Beck back in the 90's. Well since you guys and Beck are my favourite musicians I was wondering, Do you remember that gig?? And was it a good gig or something usual?? cristiinnaa, 2009-02-11 18:26:20 Hi! We did almost three weeks with Beck and his boys. I rank that as one of the happiest periods in the story of our band. The guys were adorable, we still keep in touch with the bassman Justin Meldal Johnsen and drummer Joey Waronker. So lovely memories evenn though it was now 11 years ago. i got a framed poster from our gig at Grand ole opry Ryman theatre in Nashville. Pretty cool to have shared the stage with Elvis, Johny Cash, Dolly Parton and every countrystar in history! ;-) MAgs MagnusS, 2009-02-13 18:47:23

There are a lot of Swedish bands that have been quite successful here in America on the pop scene(you guys, Play, Ace of base, eagle eye cherry, and ABBA... among others) why do you think that is more so then rock or any other genre? Also, do you like any of the music by the other musicians I mentioned? jhits4life, 2009-02-13 08:07:01 Hej! Well there are lots of rock stuff from Sweden. Check Hellacopters, Soundtrack of our lives, Backyard babies, Sahara Hotnights in the straight rock dept. For real heavy stuff go for Entombed, Mesuggah, Dismember. For arty pop check The Knife, Jenny Wilson, The Concretes, Frida Hyvönen, Fever ray ( the Knife sideproject) Jose Gonzalez, Robyn. So many great bands from our proud nation, just dig in and find your new fave band! Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-13 18:43:38

Hey! I'm Edward, from Brazil. Sorry if i'm asking something you don't want to talk about, but, the band is over? Everytime i listen to a song i think "Man, i want more!" LOL, but... seems like the end of a relationship, between you and us... It is over?? educoleoni, 2009-02-13 16:53:34 no not yet! ;-) Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-13 18:39:39

Hi MagS ! Thx for your kindness, we are really happy to do this cover ! Can you send me your private email through the messenger so i can send you the mix when it will be finished. I tried to send you a message, but it was ignored. Cheers, Alex gamani, 2009-02-05 13:10:30 no mags MagnusS, 2009-02-09 10:39:40

Hello Cardigans! I'm Miles, I listen to you guys a ton, I even taught myself how to play the string instrumental in "Carnival" on the piano...and I don't even know how to preform Chopsticks! Anyways, I loved your video for "Hanging Around", Repulsion was such a good movie and it fit the lyrics beautifully. Are there any other films that have inspired your work in the past? TwentyTwo22, 2009-02-05 20:33:10 Hej Miles! Well, hmm not like that video. But then again, it was director Sofie Muller´s work, not ours. But I do like it a lot, Nina´s real good in it. Take care Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-09 10:39:22

Hey Magnus, hope all is cool ! is it possible to clone nina so we could have a cardigans album at the same time as a "a camp " offering ? i just got my pc fixed so the first thing has to be itunes for A CAMP ,really liked the first cd . Nina are you coming to dublin eire with this tour ? regards paul thunderbirdiv, 2009-02-06 09:55:39 Yes, well first we thought of cloning a sheep to make sure it works. But we realised that someone´s already done that. Guess Nina is next step? ;-) I don´t know about Nina´s travels, check her .com or myspace site for updates! Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-09 10:36:35

Hej Marcus, Liked all the groups you play nowadays, but especially Lotta Wenglen. Great voice, great style, and track "Water" is something to look for. Funny i had never heard about her, cause if you like the Cardies you got to like Lotta Wenglen too. By the way, there are great rock bands in many countries in Europe and elsewhere that noone knows about. So here an excerpt of the best modern greek rock band called Κίτρινα ποδήλατα" (yellow bicycles). Noone in northern Europe knows about them but that's normal since they have greek lyrics only. This song is called "Άμα τα πάρω" (if i get angry) and describes the social discontent that has built up in Greece through the last decade because of corrupt politicians and the widening of the gap between the rich and the poor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7XqC_U9Als volpe, 2009-02-06 18:41:38 Never listened to Greek rock before, perhaps this is the first time? ;-) I´ve been recording with Lotta this weekend, so more real nice songs are coming out soon. Mags MagnusS, 2009-02-09 10:35:11

A friend of mine would like to know if you had a Michael McCormick perform with you here in California in the 90's. I know nothing of this person just would like an answer. Thank you in advance. William99, 2009-02-07 20:24:55 Eh, you mean as a support band? I have no idea... mags MagnusS, 2009-02-09 10:33:22

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