Biography
Based in Malmö, Sweden, where they are widely regarded as the country's "top alternative rock band', the Cardigans were formed in the small town of Jönköping in 1992 by Peter Svensson (18 October 1974, Jönköping, Sweden; guitar), Magnus Sveningsson (b. Johan Magnus Sveningsson, 4 April 1972, Falköping, Sweden; bass), and Mattias Alfheim. The latter soon left, and the new line-up was completed by Bengt Lagerberg (b. 5 July 1973, Stockholm, Sweden; drums), Lars Olof Johansson (b. 23 February 1973, Huskvarna, Sweden; keyboards), and Nina Persson (b. 6 September 1974, Örebro, Sweden; vocals). Teaming up with producer Tore Johansson they signed to the Trampolene label. Their delicate, intricate melodies saw critics link their 1994 debut album, Emmerdale, with the introspective, acoustic tradition of early 80s UK bands including the Young Marble Giants and Everything But The Girl. Certainly it was difficult to detect the presence of any...
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