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14 Steps to a Better You
Studio album by
Released10 July 2020
Length54:54
LabelChugg Music
ProducerDave Hammer
Lime Cordiale chronology
Permanent Vacation
(2017)
14 Steps to a Better You
(2020)
Singles from 14 Steps to a Better You
  1. "Following Fools"
    Released: 28 September 2018[1]
  2. "Dirt Cheap"
    Released: 2 November 2018[2]
  3. "Money"
    Released: 1 February 2019
  4. "Inappropriate Behaviour"
    Released: 17 May 2019
  5. "Robbery"
    Released: 20 September 2019
  6. "Addicted to the Sunshine"
    Released: 31 January 2020[3]
  7. "On Our Own"
    Released: 17 April 2020[4]
  8. "Screw Loose"
    Released: 3 July 2020[5]
Singles from 14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse)
  1. "Reality Check Please"
    Released: 29 October 2020[6]

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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]

14 Steps to a Better You track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."That's Life"
  • Oliver Leimbach
  • Louis Leimbach
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
14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."That's Life"
  • Oliver Leimbach
  • Louis Leimbach
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

Release history

Region Date Format Edition Label Catalogue
Australia 10 July 2020[15][20][21] Standard Chugg Music CHG020 / CHGV020
Australia 13 November 2020[22][23]
  • digital download
  • streaming
  • 2xLP
Relapse Chugg Music CHG025

See also

References

  1. ^ "Following Fools – Single by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Dirt Cheap – Single by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Addicted to the Sunshine – Single by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  4. ^ Newstead, Al (17 April 2020). "Lime Cordiale reveal new single 'On Our Own' and second album". Triple J. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  5. ^ English, Laura (3 July 2020). "Lime Cordiale unleash new bop "Screw Loose" complete with a wild music video". Music Feeds. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  6. ^ Langford, Jackson (29 October 2020). "Lime Cordiale announce deluxe edition of '14 Steps to a Better You'". NME Australia. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Lime Cordiale - 14 Steps to a Better You". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  10. ^ "And the 2020 ARIA Awards Go To…". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Lime Cordiale on new album '14 Steps to a Better You'". Stack Magazine. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  12. ^ Kelly, Tyler (9 July 2020). "'Painting a shimmering picture of a sublime summertime'". Gigwise. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  13. ^ 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. ^ "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.
  15. ^ a b "14 Steps to a Better You by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  16. ^ "'14 Steps To A Better You' CD". limecordiale.com. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  17. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  18. ^ "Charts.nz – Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  19. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2020". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  20. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You (SIGNED COPY) by Lime Cordiale CD". Sanity. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  21. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You by Lime Cordiale LP". Sanity. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  22. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) by Lime Cordiale DD". Apple Music. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  23. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse Box Set) by Lime Cordiale". JBHiFi. Retrieved 13 November 2020.