14 Steps to a Better You
14 Steps to a Better You | ||||
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Released | 10 July 2020 | |||
Length | 54:54 | |||
Label | Chugg Music | |||
Producer | Dave Hammer | |||
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Singles from 14 Steps to a Better You | ||||
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Singles from 14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) | ||||
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14 Steps to a Better You is the second studio album by Australian indie pop band Lime Cordiale. It was released on 10 July 2020.[7]
At the J Awards of 2020 in November 2020, the album won Australian Album of the Year.[8]
At the ARIA Music Awards of 2020, the album received six nominations, including for Album of the Year.[9] It won ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist - Release.[10]
The album was re-released on 13 November 2020, with six new tracks.
Background
Band member Oliver Leimbach told Stack Magazine:
"One of the major messages of this album [is] sort of not to take yourself too seriously. Do the things you love to do, but also, don't leave this world without making a good, positive effect. It's like this contradictory message… [which] I think fits well with a song like 'No Plans' that sounds so silly. But the song is talking to someone that's money-driven, and power-driven, and thinking about themselves. The silliness is a bit cheeky, and taking the piss out of that character."[11]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Gigwise | [12] |
NME | [13] |
Sose Fuamoli from ABC called the album "a defining musical statement" Fuamoli said "It's Lime Cordiale, summarised in 14 tracks. It incorporates the spirit of fun that's driven [their] work to date, but sees them develop their songwriting in depth and nuance. Oli and Louis have always been self-aware when it comes to their lyricism - but here they've taken it up an extra notch."[14]
Ali Shutler from NME said "14 Steps to a Better You never lets go of the beating heart that's made relatable stars of Lime Cordiale."[13]
Track listing
Adapted from Apple Music.[15]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "That's Life" |
| 3:25 |
2. | "Robbery" | 3:43 | |
3. | "No Plans to Make Plans" | 4:18 | |
4. | "Inappropriate Behaviour" | 4:13 | |
5. | "Addicted to the Sunshine" | 4:30 | |
6. | "On Our Own" | 3:36 | |
7. | "We Just Get By" | 4:04 | |
8. | "Money" | 3:58 | |
9. | "Screw Loose" | 4:14 | |
10. | "Elephant in the Room" | 3:52 | |
11. | "Dirt Cheap" | 2:55 | |
12. | "Can't Take All the Blame" | 3:59 | |
13. | "Dear London" | 4:03 | |
14. | "Following Fools" | 4:09 | |
Total length: | 54:54 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "That's Life" |
| 3:25 |
2. | "Unnecessary Things" | 3:36 | |
3. | "Robbery" | 3:43 | |
4. | "No Plans to Make Plans" | 4:18 | |
5. | "Still Vulnerable" | 4:03 | |
6. | "Inappropriate Behaviour" | 4:13 | |
7. | "Addicted to the Sunshine" | 4:30 | |
8. | "Dignity" | 3:41 | |
9. | "On Our Own" | 3:36 | |
10. | "We Just Get By" | 4:04 | |
11. | "Reality Check Please" | 3:40 | |
12. | "Money" | 3:58 | |
13. | "Screw Loose" | 4:14 | |
14. | "Popeye Had Spinach" | 2:50 | |
15. | "Elephant in the Room" | 3:52 | |
16. | "Dirt Cheap" | 2:55 | |
17. | "Ticks Me Off" | 3:35 | |
18. | "Can't Take All the Blame" | 3:59 | |
19. | "Dear London" | 4:03 | |
20. | "Following Fools" | 4:09 |
Personnel
Adapted from the band's official website.[16]
Musicians
Lime Cordiale
- Oliver Leimbach – writing, vocals, guitar (all tracks)
- Louis Leimbach – vocals, bass guitar, trumpet (all tracks)
- James Jennings - Drums, Percussion (all tracks)
- Felix Bornholt - Piano, Keyboards
- Nicholas Polovineo - Trombone
Technical
- Dave Hammer – production (all tracks)
- Brian Lucey – mastering (all tracks)
Artwork
- Louis Leimbach – cover design
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Edition | Label | Catalogue |
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Australia | 10 July 2020[15][20][21] | Standard | Chugg Music | CHG020 / CHGV020 | |
Australia | 13 November 2020[22][23] |
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Relapse | Chugg Music | CHG025 |
See also
References
- ^ "Following Fools – Single by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "Dirt Cheap – Single by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "Addicted to the Sunshine – Single by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Newstead, Al (17 April 2020). "Lime Cordiale reveal new single 'On Our Own' and second album". Triple J. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ English, Laura (3 July 2020). "Lime Cordiale unleash new bop "Screw Loose" complete with a wild music video". Music Feeds. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Langford, Jackson (29 October 2020). "Lime Cordiale announce deluxe edition of '14 Steps to a Better You'". NME Australia. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Lime Cordiale - 14 Steps to a Better You". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Triscari, Caleb (19 November 2020). "Lime Cordiale take home Australian Album of the Year at the 2020 J Awards". NME Australia. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "And the 2020 ARIA Awards Go To…". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Lime Cordiale on new album '14 Steps to a Better You'". Stack Magazine. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Kelly, Tyler (9 July 2020). "'Painting a shimmering picture of a sublime summertime'". Gigwise. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ a b Shutler, Ali (9 July 2020). "Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You review: freewheeling experiments with beating heart". NME. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "14 Steps to a Better You: Lime Cordiale are reflective and refined on their second LP". abc.net.au. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ a b "14 Steps to a Better You by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "'14 Steps To A Better You' CD". limecordiale.com. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2020". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "14 Steps to a Better You (SIGNED COPY) by Lime Cordiale CD". Sanity. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "14 Steps to a Better You by Lime Cordiale LP". Sanity. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) by Lime Cordiale DD". Apple Music. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse Box Set) by Lime Cordiale". JBHiFi. Retrieved 13 November 2020.