The Cardigans compilation album The Rest Of The Best Vol. 1 covers some of the bands recordings released as B-sides on singles, soundtracks and as bonus tracks on Japanese, French and UK versions of their albums between 1994 – 2006.

The volume was compiled by The Cardigans and remastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound. The artwork is created based on photos taken by the photographer Martin Bogren, who worked with the band from the very beginning. 2LP version is pressed in 140g black vinyl.

“We are delighted to release these compilations. Songs that for various reasons were left out of our studio albums. Now our audience can listen through all B sides in chronological order and it’s a pure joy to reminisce all the way back to 1993. It’s almost like a forgotten record, or rather four. We hope you’ll enjoy the 13 year ride!” – The Cardigans

Tracklists:

Side A
Pooh Song
I Figured Out (Demo '93)
After All... Demo '93
Plain Parade
Laika
The Boys Are Back In Town
Mr. Crowley

Side B
Rise & Shine (UK Life Version)
Carnival (Puck Version)
Happy Meal I
Nasty Sunny Beam
Iron Man (First Try)
Emmerdale

Side C
Blah Blah Blah
Losers (First Try)
Lovefool (Puck Version)
Country Hell
Great Divide (Demo ’96)

Side D
War (First Try)
Cocktail Party Bloody Cocktail Party