''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. At the

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, the album received six nominations, including for

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, and for Breakthrough Artist – Release, which it won. At the

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, the album was nominated for Best Independent Rock Album or EP. 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 ssort 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… hichI 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
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Critical reception

Sose Fuamoli from

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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

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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." Ali Shutler from ''

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'' said "''14 Steps to a Better You'' never lets go of the beating heart that's made relatable stars of Lime Cordiale."

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the album's

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Musicians

Lime Cordiale * Oliver Leimbach – vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute,

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, 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 * Nicholas Polovineo – trombone, trumpet,

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* Chris O'Dea –

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* Lachlan Hamilton – saxophone * Karen Leimbach – cello * Lisa Buchanan – violin

Technical

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– production, mixing * Brian Lucey at Magic Gardens Mastering – mastering * Simon Berckelman – production

Artwork

* Louis Leimbach – artwork creation

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

Notes

External links

* {{Authority control 2020 albums Lime Cordiale albums Albums produced by Dave Hammer ARIA Award-winning albums