14 Steps to a Better You explained
14 Steps to a Better You is the second studio album by Australian indie pop band Lime Cordiale, released on 10 July 2020 through Chugg Music Entertainment.
At the 2020 J Awards in November 2020, the album won Australian Album of the Year.[1]
At the 2020 ARIA Music Awards, the album received six nominations, including for Album of the Year,[2] and for Breakthrough Artist – Release, which it won.[3]
At the AIR Awards of 2021, the album was nominated for Best Independent Rock Album or EP.[4]
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."[5]
Critical reception
Sose Fuamoli from Triple J 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."[6]
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."
Personnel
Adapted from the album's liner notes.[7]
Musicians
Lime Cordiale
- Oliver Leimbach – vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet, kazoo Louis Leimbach – vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet, kazoo
Other musicians
- S. Abrahams – writing
- J. Parkfar – writing
- B. Choder – writing
- D. Haddad – writing
- M. Wofford – writing
- A. Dawson – writing
- James Jennings – drums
- Felix Bornholdt – keyboards, writing
- Karen Leimbach – cello
- Lisa Buchanan – violin
Technical
- Dave Hammer – production, mixing
- Brian Lucey at Magic Gardens Mastering – mastering
- Simon Berckelman – production
Artwork
- Louis Leimbach – artwork creation
Charts
Year-end charts
Release history
See also
References
Notes
Notes and References
- Web site: Lime Cordiale take home Australian Album of the Year at the 2020 J Awards . . 19 November 2020 . 19 November 2020 . Triscari, Caleb.
- Web site: ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees . Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) . 13 October 2020.
- Web site: And the 2020 ARIA Awards go to... . Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) . 25 November 2020 .
- Web site: 2021 AIR Awards Winners . Scenstr.com.au . 6 August 2021.
- Web site: Lime Cordiale on new album '14 Steps to a Better You' . Stack Magazine . 8 July 2020 . 11 July 2020.
- Web site: 14 Steps to a Better You: Lime Cordiale are reflective and refined on their second LP . . 10 July 2020 . 11 July 2020 . Fuamoli, Sose.
- Liner notes:
- Standard: 14 Steps to a Better You . . London Cowboys / Chugg Music . 2020 . 9-324690-176632 . booklet.
- Deluxe: 14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) . . London Cowboys / Chugg Music . 2020 . 9-324690-186839 . booklet.
- Web site: ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2020 . . 15 January 2021.
- Web site: ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2021. Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 January 2022.
- Web site: 14 Steps to a Better You by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music . . 12 July 2020.
- Web site: 14 Steps to a Better You – Album by Lime Cordiale on Spotify . . 10 July 2020 . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200713063722/https://open.spotify.com/album/537M91OtVxaFAgF4HYcQKY/ . 13 July 2020 . live.
- Web site: Buy 14 Steps to a Better You (Signed Copy) by Lime Cordiale CD . . 10 July 2020 . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200711051049/https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2467248/14-Steps-To-A-Better-You--SIGNED-COPY/ . 11 July 2020 . dead.
- Web site: 14 Steps to a Better You . . 11 July 2020.
- Web site: Buy Lime Cordiale 14 Steps to a Better You Vinyl . . 10 July 2020 . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200712010223/https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2467249/14-Steps-To-A-Better-You/ . 12 July 2020 . live.
- Web site: 14 Steps to a Better You . . 14 August 2020 . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510105607/https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/popular/14-steps-to-a-better-you/383850/ . 10 May 2021 . live.
- Web site: 14 Steps to a Better You (Vinyl) . . 14 August 2020 . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510105719/https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/popular/14-steps-to-a-better-you-vinyl/383854/ . 10 May 2021 . live.
- Web site: 14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music . . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201116125438/https://music.apple.com/au/album/14-steps-to-a-better-you-relapse/1537046093/ . 16 November 2020 . live.
- Web site: 14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) – Album by Lime Cordiale on Spotify . . 13 November 2020 . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201113122348/https://open.spotify.com/album/02aNr9b6HXJKMT4dtcm2aG/ . 13 November 2020 . live.
- Web site: Relapse Box Set (Vinyl Box Set) . . 13 November 2020 . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510105902/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/vinyl-lime-cordiale-relapse-box-set-vinyl-box-set-2lp/ . 10 May 2021 . live.
- Web site: Relapse Box Set (Vinyl Box Set) . . 8 January 2021 . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510105922/https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/alternative/relapse-box-set-vinyl-box-set/389926/ . 10 May 2021 . live.