14 Steps to a Better You

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.[6]

14 Steps to a Better You
Studio album by
Released10 July 2020 (2020-07-10)
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]

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."[7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Gigwise[8]
NME[9]

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."[10]

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."[9]

Track listing

Adapted from Apple Music.[11]

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

Charts

Chart performance for 14 Steps to a Better You
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] 1
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[13] 32

Release history

Region Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia 10 July 2020[11][14][15] Chugg Music CHG020 / CHGV020
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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". ABC. 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. "Lime Cordiale - 14 Steps to a Better You". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  7. "Lime Cordiale on new album '14 Steps to a Better You'". Stack Magazine. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  8. Kelly, Tyler (9 July 2020). "'Painting a shimmering picture of a sublime summertime'". Gigwise. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  9. Shutler, Ali (9 July 2020). "Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You review: freewheeling experiments with beating heart". NME. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  10. "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.
  11. "14 Steps to a Better You by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  12. "Australiancharts.com – Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  13. "Charts.nz – Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  14. "14 Steps to a Better You (SIGNED COPY) by Lime Cordiale CD". Sanity. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  15. "14 Steps to a Better You by Lime Cordiale LP". Sanity. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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