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The Pop Dude Review - The Cardigans "Fine Wine" (Single)

The Cardigans "Fine Wine" (Stockholm/Universal Sweden) Sweden has arguably has the third richest legacy in pop music, and come October, one of their finest acts is set to launch another assault on the charts. Yes, the Cardigans are back on active duty. Ten years removed from their quirky, world-beating hit/albatross "Lovefool," Nina Persson and Co. returns with a single oddly--given their cotton-candy perception--recalls Sheryl Crow, Blur and Garbage in equal measure...and that's a good thing. That hit and their pop roots has seemingly led the masses to underrate this band. Despite being roundly ignored over the last decade they continue to produce world-class singles (see: "Erase/Rewind," "For What It's Worth"). On "Fine Wine," the band ride urgent guitar and drumwork (think a softer White Stripes) and Nina's impassioned vocals to excellent effect. If rock radio were playing female vocalists or pop radio could spin anything without a featured rapper and/or connected to a TV show, "Fine Wine" would find its rightful place to the top of the pops. It's time to throw out your preconceived notions. It's time to spend 3 and a half minutes listening, spread the word.

posted by Pop Dude @ 2:26 PM