Título: The Cardigans
Seção: Back to spotlight and hiatus: 2002-2006
Background: The Cardigans are a Swedish rock band formed in Jonkoping, Sweden, in 1992, by guitarist Peter Svensson, bassist Magnus Sveningsson, drummer Bengt Lagerberg, keyboardist Lars-Olof Johansson and lead singer Nina Persson, with the line-up remaining unchanged to this day. Their debut album Emmerdale (1994) gave them a solid base in their home country and enjoyed some success abroad, especially in Japan. It was not until their second album Life (1995) that an international reputation was secured. Their popularity rose when their single "Lovefool", from the album First Band on the Moon (1996), was included in the soundtrack to the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet.

Conteúdo: The Cardigans returned in 2002 to record Long Gone Before Daylight (2003), a collection of songs mainly written by Persson and Svensson. Long Gone Before Daylight became one of the best selling albums in Sweden in 2003. After a two-year hiatus from their last album, it was released in Japan on March 19, 2003 and in Europe on March 24, 2003. Later it was also released in Canada (April 22, 2003) and the United States (May 25, 2004).  The album differs from the band's earlier works. Their familiar "happy" pop sound takes on a change to pop songs with more of an American country music influence. It is a much darker album than their previous works, and quieter than Gran Turismo. Indeed, even lead singer Nina Persson dyed her once light blonde hair to jet black, reflecting the band's change of mood. The album was produced by Per Sunding after the group's regular producer Tore Johanssen stepped down, feeling himself unable to provide the country sound the group wanted.  Criticism was generally mixed to positive. Some found the change of direction welcome, and felt the band had matured, making songs that were even better than other experienced country-pop styled artists. Others missed the old pop sound, and accused the band of possibly being ashamed of their former "happy" pop sound. The first single of the album, "For What It's Worth" was released on February 17, 2003. The second single was "You're the Storm" released on June 2, 2003. The third and final single was "Live and Learn" 

user: how did they return to fame in 2002-6

assistant: The Cardigans returned in 2002 to record Long Gone Before Daylight (2003),

user: was Long Gone Before Daylight a hit?

assistant: Long Gone Before Daylight became one of the best selling albums in Sweden in 2003.

user: why did they take a hiatus?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: what did members do during the hiatus?

assistant: After the band finished promotional activities in fall 2006, the band entered an extended hiatus and devoted themselves to other projects.

user: how did they decide to get back together after working on other projects?

assistant: Their familiar "happy" pop sound takes on a change to pop songs with more of an American country music influence. It is a much darker album

user: did they then stay together or did they break up again?

assistant: After the band finished promotional activities in fall 2006, the band entered an extended hiatus

user: What happened in 2006?

assistant: devoted themselves to other projects.