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14 Steps to a Better You

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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.

14 Steps to a Better You
Studio album by
Lime Cordiale
Released10 July 2020
Length54:54
Label
  • London Cowboys
  • Chugg Music
Producer
Lime Cordiale chronology
Permanent Vacation
(2017) 		14 Steps to a Better You
(2020) 		Cordi Elba
(2022)
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]
  9. "No Plans to Make Plans"
    Released: 30 April 2021[6]
Singles from 14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse)
  1. "Reality Check Please"
    Released: 29 October 2020[7]
  2. "Ticks Me Off"
    Released: 22 January 2021[8]

At the 2020 J Awards in November 2020, the album won Australian Album of the Year.[9]

At the 2020 ARIA Music Awards, the album received six nominations, including for Album of the Year,[10] and for Breakthrough Artist – Release, which it won.[11]

At the AIR Awards of 2021, the album was nominated for Best Independent Rock Album or EP.[12]

The album was re-released on 13 November 2020, with six new tracks.

Background

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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."[13]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Gigwise          [14]
NME     [15]

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."[16]

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."[15]

Track listing

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14 Steps to a Better You track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."That's Life"
  • Oliver Leimbach
  • Louis Leimbach
3:25
2."Robbery"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • S. Abrahams
  • J. Pakfar
  • B. Choder
3:43
3."No Plans to Make Plans"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
4:18
4."Inappropriate Behaviour"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • D. Haddad
4:13
5."Addicted to the Sunshine"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
4:30
6."On Our Own"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • M. Wofford
  • Haddad
3:36
7."We Just Get By"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • F. Bornholdt
4:04
8."Money"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
3:58
9."Screw Loose"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
4:14
10."Elephant in the Room"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • Haddad
3:52
11."Dirt Cheap"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • Wofford
2:55
12."Can't Take All the Blame"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
3:59
13."Dear London"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
4:03
14."Following Fools"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • A. Dawson
  • Haddad
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"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
3:36
3."Robbery"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • S. Abrahams
  • J. Pakfar
  • B. Choder
3:43
4."No Plans to Make Plans"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
4:18
5."Still Vulnerable"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
4:03
6."Inappropriate Behaviour"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • D. Haddad
4:13
7."Addicted to the Sunshine"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
4:30
8."Dignity"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
3:41
9."On Our Own"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • M. Wofford
  • Haddad
3:36
10."We Just Get By"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • F. Bornholdt
4:04
11."Reality Check Please"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
3:40
12."Money"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
3:58
13."Screw Loose"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
4:14
14."Popeye Had Spinach"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
2:50
15."Elephant in the Room"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • Haddad
3:52
16."Dirt Cheap"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • Wofford
2:55
17."Ticks Me Off"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
3:35
18."Can't Take All the Blame"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
3:59
19."Dear London"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
4:03
20."Following Fools"
  • O. Leimbach
  • L. Leimbach
  • A. Dawson
  • Haddad
4:09

Personnel

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Adapted from the album's liner notes.[17]

Musicians

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Lime Cordiale

  • Oliver Leimbach – vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet, kazoo (1–20)
  • Louis Leimbach – vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet, kazoo (1–20)

Other musicians

  • S. Abrahams – writing (2)
  • J. Parkfar – writing (2)
  • B. Choder – writing (2)
  • D. Haddad – writing (4, 6, 10, 14)
  • M. Wofford – writing (6, 11)
  • A. Dawson – writing (14)
  • James Jennings – drums (1–20)
  • Felix Bornholdt – keyboards (1–20), writing (7)
  • Nicholas Polovineo – trombone, trumpet, flugelhorn (1–20)
  • Chris O'Dea – baritone saxophone (2, 14)
  • Lachlan Hamilton – saxophone (6, 8–9)
  • Karen Leimbach – cello (4, 10, 12)
  • Lisa Buchanan – violin (4, 10, 12)

Technical

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  • Dave Hammer – production, mixing (1–20)
  • Brian Lucey at Magic Gardens Mastering – mastering (1–20)
  • Simon Berckelman – production (1, 3–7, 10, 12–13)

Artwork

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  • Louis Leimbach – artwork creation

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[22] Gold 35,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history and details for 14 Steps to a Better You
Region Date Format Edition Label Catalogue Ref.
Various 10 July 2020
Standard Chugg Music Not applicable [23][24]
Australia CD CHG020 [25][26]
LP CHGV020 [27]
New Zealand 14 August 2020 CD CHG020 [28]
LP CHGV020 [29]
Various 13 November 2020
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Relapse (Deluxe) Not applicable [30][31]
Australia 2×LP (box set) CHG025 [32]
New Zealand 8 January 2021 [33]

See also

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References

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  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. 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. ^ Triscari, Caleb (29 April 2021). "Lime Cordiale unveil retro music video for "No Plans to Make Plans"". NME Australia. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  7. ^ Langford, Jackson (29 October 2020). "Lime Cordiale announce deluxe edition of 14 Steps to a Better You". NME Australia. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Triple J are clearly getting ready for another huge Hottest 100 with these new tracks". The Music. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  11. ^ "And the 2020 ARIA Awards go to..." Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  12. ^ "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Lime Cordiale on new album '14 Steps to a Better You'". Stack Magazine. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  14. ^ Kelly, Tyler (9 July 2020). "'Painting a shimmering picture of a sublime summertime'". Gigwise. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  15. ^ a b Shutler, Ali (9 July 2020). "Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You review: freewheeling experiments with beating heart". NME Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  16. ^ Fuamoli, Sose (10 July 2020). "14 Steps to a Better You: Lime Cordiale are reflective and refined on their second LP". Triple J. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  17. ^ Liner notes:
    • Standard: 14 Steps to a Better You (booklet). Lime Cordiale. London Cowboys / Chugg Music. 2020. 9-324690-176632.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    • Deluxe: 14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) (booklet). Lime Cordiale. London Cowboys / Chugg Music. 2020. 9-324690-186839.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  18. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  19. ^ "Charts.nz – Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  20. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2020". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  21. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  22. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  23. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  24. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You – Album by Lime Cordiale on Spotify". Spotify. 10 July 2020. Archived from the original on 13 July 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  25. ^ "Buy 14 Steps to a Better You (Signed Copy) by Lime Cordiale CD". Sanity. 10 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 July 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  26. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  27. ^ "Buy Lime Cordiale 14 Steps to a Better You Vinyl". Sanity. 10 July 2020. Archived from the original on 12 July 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  28. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You". JB Hi-Fi. 14 August 2020. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  29. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You (Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. 14 August 2020. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  30. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  31. ^ "14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) – Album by Lime Cordiale on Spotify". Spotify. 13 November 2020. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  32. ^ "Relapse Box Set (Vinyl Box Set)". JB Hi-Fi. 13 November 2020. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  33. ^ "Relapse Box Set (Vinyl Box Set)". JB Hi-Fi. 8 January 2021. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

Notes

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  1. ^ All tracks
  2. ^ Tracks 1, 3–7, 10, 12–13
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