Kay Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 So, 40 years since they're last album, they're releasing a new one in November. They've done some weird green screen mocap stuff to do a virtual concert as well. Two of the songs are already out there. I Still Have Faith In You Don't Shut Me Down I grew up adoring ABBA. My parents would play their vinyls for me when I was going to sleep. I truly believe they are exceptional songwriters and musicians, making the ultimate, perfect pop music. I was so pumped when I first heard about this, and now the tracks have dropped, I gave them a spin. I can't say I was overly fond of either of them, although I Still Have Faith In You is wonderful from a purely emotional standpoint (it's about their relationship and their career, so it's quite sweet), it just didn't really grab me. Don't Shut Me Down got me a bit more purely because it's such a throw back to what is quintessentially ABBA's sound, but a lot of the pacing of the vocals and lyrics felt a little off. and obviously, their voices have aged considerably (in a way you can really hear) which was a little distracting. Still, they're both good songs, just not necessarily to my taste. and I'm just ecstatic that they're still working in some capacity and I hope it results in younger generations discovering the pure joy of ABBA. Anyone else checked the new ones out? Thoughts, etc? Also, what's everyone's favourite ABBA songs? Mine are 'Kisses Of Fire' and 'SOS'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Dancing Queen obviously 😎 I’ll check these out later. I’m quite fond of the IKEA cunts tbh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, Scott. said: Dancing Queen obviously 😎 I’ll check these out later. I’m quite fond of the IKEA cunts tbh I knew you would be, good lad. And yeah DQ is a classic for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Super Trouper is groovy as fuck and I like Thank you for the music 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Scott. said: Super Trouper is groovy as fuck and I like Thank you for the music Chiquitita, the winner takes it all, does your mother know (although that's aged poorly), all fucking great songs. They knocked it out of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Hit after hit Kay. They don’t make them like that anymore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentytwenty Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Yeah I posted don't shut me down on what you're listening to thread a few days ago, I love it. Love them both, but don't shut me down is the superior one since Agnethas voice hasn't aged as much as Fridas. And as soon as the band kicked in on that song I got a huge smile. Other than that, Björn and Benny is amazing, pure talent. I'm looking forward to this album so fucking much. For favorite songs there's just too many to choose from. But If I had to choose I would say with no order: I Have a Dream Does your mother know Take a chance on me Why did it have to be me Fernando Mamma mia SOS Waterloo (the Swedish version) Ring Ring (the Swedish version) I wanted to write even more songs, there's just too many to choose from 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 You know, I've never heard the swedish versions. Didn't occur to me they did swedish versions which is ridiculous because of course they have, English isn't their first language, how dumb of me haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisa Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 ABBA old as fuck, together again, and dressed weird = I am 100% in. My holy trinity is Fernando, Dancing Queen & SOS. I can't say I'm excited about the 2 songs and the new album but they still have got what it takes to put out catchy music. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentytwenty Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Kay said: You know, I've never heard the swedish versions. Didn't occur to me they did swedish versions which is ridiculous because of course they have, English isn't their first language, how dumb of me haha Haha! It's only the earliest hits that have Swedish versions though, they stopped doing it quite early onto their career. Both ring ring and Waterloo was performed on the Swedish melodifestivalen which is one reason of their Swedish versions. The "abbatars" and the show is being created with Industrial Light & Magic which is George Lucas's production company and the arena their building for it is done precisely for the show so I imagine that the show will be quite the experience. Just too bad (for me) that they're doing it in England and not Sweden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, twentytwenty said: Haha! It's only the earliest hits that have Swedish versions though, they stopped doing it quite early onto their career. Both ring ring and Waterloo was performed on the Swedish melodifestivalen which is one reason of their Swedish versions. The "abbatars" and the show is being created with Industrial Light & Magic which is George Lucas's production company and the arena their building for it is done precisely for the show so I imagine that the show will be quite the experience. Just too bad (for me) that they're doing it in England and not Sweden Weird they're not doing it in Sweden frankly. But hopefully it'll be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheerios4u98 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 not really a fan but I am familiar with their music and I have seen Mamma Mia live lol pretty cool to see a revival like this happen regardless. gets me hyped for the blink reunion with Tom in 30 years 😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 You know what, I've listened to "I Still Have Faith In You" quite a bit since. It's a grower for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentytwenty Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 It’s out!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Bagel Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 I get a lot of shit for detesting ABBA - sorry to bring the neggy vibes. I wish it could be different. I’m sure they care that I hate them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted November 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 1 hour ago, _Bagel said: I get a lot of shit for detesting ABBA - sorry to bring the neggy vibes. I wish it could be different. I’m sure they care that I hate them They are pure joy, that’s like hating a puppy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasa Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 4 hours ago, _Bagel said: I get a lot of shit for detesting ABBA - sorry to bring the neggy vibes. I wish it could be different. I’m sure they care that I hate them i wish i could unvote for you in the last round of BotBM, massive cringe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasa Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 just remembered i wasn't even able to vote for Bagel last round. well, my point still stands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Bagel Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Kay said: They are pure joy, that’s like hating a puppy. Hahahah - don’t get me started on puppies… 2 hours ago, Nasa said: i wish i could unvote for you in the last round of BotBM, massive cringe. HA - am I still the best new board member or am I now just a soulless honey-badger ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentytwenty Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 What are your favorites so far? My initial favorites as of now would be Don't shut me down, I can be that woman and keep an eye on dan. No doubt about it is an contender for sure but as for now it's those three songs that take the crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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