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For anyone who only knows The Cardigans from the sugary pop of "Lovefool," this 2008 collection—specifically the 2-CD version—is an eye-opener. It maps the band's evolution from 60s-inflected lounge-pop moody alternative rock and, finally, to the mature alt-country sound of their later years. Disc 1: The Essentials The search for reveals an important truth: The