14 Steps to a Better You

14 Steps to a Better You is the second studio album by Australian indie pop band Lime Cordiale. It was released on 10 July 2020.[7]

14 Steps to a Better You
Studio album by Lime Cordiale
Released	10 July 2020
Length	54:54
Label	Chugg Music
Producer	Dave Hammer
Lime Cordiale chronology
Permanent Vacation (2017) 14 Steps to a Better You (2020)
Singles from 14 Steps to a Better You
"Following Fools" Released: 28 September 2018[1] "Dirt Cheap" Released: 2 November 2018[2] "Money" Released: 1 February 2019 "Inappropriate Behaviour" Released: 17 May 2019 "Robbery" Released: 20 September 2019 "Addicted to the Sunshine" Released: 31 January 2020[3] "On Our Own" Released: 17 April 2020[4] "Screw Loose" Released: 3 July 2020[5]
Singles from 14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse)
"Reality Check Please" Released: 29 October 2020[6]

At the J Awards of 2020 in November 2020, the album won Australian Album of the Year.[8]

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2020, the album received six nominations, including for Album of the Year.[9] It won ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist - Release.[10]

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 [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."[11]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Gigwise	[12]
NME	[13]

Sose Fuamoli from ABC 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."[14]

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."[13]

Track listing

Adapted from Apple Music.[15]

14 Steps to a Better You track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"That's Life"	Oliver Leimbach Louis Leimbach	3:25
2.	"Robbery"		3:43
3.	"No Plans to Make Plans"		4:18
4.	"Inappropriate Behaviour"		4:13
5.	"Addicted to the Sunshine"		4:30
6.	"On Our Own"		3:36
7.	"We Just Get By"		4:04
8.	"Money"		3:58
9.	"Screw Loose"		4:14
10.	"Elephant in the Room"		3:52
11.	"Dirt Cheap"		2:55
12.	"Can't Take All the Blame"		3:59
13.	"Dear London"		4:03
14.	"Following Fools"		4:09
Total length:			54:54

14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse) track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"That's Life"	Oliver Leimbach Louis Leimbach	3:25
2.	"Unnecessary Things"		3:36
3.	"Robbery"		3:43
4.	"No Plans to Make Plans"		4:18
5.	"Still Vulnerable"		4:03
6.	"Inappropriate Behaviour"		4:13
7.	"Addicted to the Sunshine"		4:30
8.	"Dignity"		3:41
9.	"On Our Own"		3:36
10.	"We Just Get By"		4:04
11.	"Reality Check Please"		3:40
12.	"Money"		3:58
13.	"Screw Loose"		4:14
14.	"Popeye Had Spinach"		2:50
15.	"Elephant in the Room"		3:52
16.	"Dirt Cheap"		2:55
17.	"Ticks Me Off"		3:35
18.	"Can't Take All the Blame"		3:59
19.	"Dear London"		4:03
20.	"Following Fools"		4:09

Personnel

Adapted from the band's official website.[16]

Musicians

Lime Cordiale

• Oliver Leimbach – writing, vocals, guitar (all tracks)
• Louis Leimbach – vocals, bass guitar, trumpet (all tracks)
• James Jennings - Drums, Percussion (all tracks)
• Felix Bornholt - Piano, Keyboards
• Nicholas Polovineo - Trombone

Technical

• Dave Hammer – production (all tracks)
• Brian Lucey – mastering (all tracks)

Artwork

• Louis Leimbach – cover design

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for 14 Steps to a Better You Chart (2020) Peak position Australian Albums (ARIA)[17] 1 New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[18] 32

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for 14 Steps to a Better You Chart (2020) Position Australian Albums (ARIA)[19] 31

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Edition	Label	Catalogue
Australia	10 July 2020[15][20][21]	CD digital download streaming LP	Standard	Chugg Music	CHG020 / CHGV020
Australia	13 November 2020[22][23]	digital download streaming 2xLP	Relapse	Chugg Music	CHG025

See also

• List of number-one albums of 2020 (Australia)

References

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 AU. 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. Langford, Jackson (29 October 2020). "Lime Cordiale announce deluxe edition of '14 Steps to a Better You'". NME Australia. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
7. "Lime Cordiale - 14 Steps to a Better You". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
8. 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.
9. "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
10. "And the 2020 ARIA Awards Go To…". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 25 November 2020.
11. "Lime Cordiale on new album '14 Steps to a Better You'". Stack Magazine. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
12. Kelly, Tyler (9 July 2020). "'Painting a shimmering picture of a sublime summertime'". Gigwise. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
13. Shutler, Ali (9 July 2020). "Lime Cordiale – 14 Steps to a Better You review: freewheeling experiments with beating heart". NME. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
14. "14 Steps to a Better You: Lime Cordiale are reflective and refined on their second LP". abc.net.au. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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16. "'14 Steps To A Better You' CD". limecordiale.com. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
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19. "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2020". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
20. "14 Steps to a Better You (SIGNED COPY) by Lime Cordiale CD". Sanity. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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