Guest ABBAlicious Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 After decades, the reunion many have been waiting for. New album end of the year with these 2 new songs. I Still Have Faith In You Don’t Shut Me Down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Covers Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Thanks for the new ABBA songs! While waiting for the new album, here are some covers of their old hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oldies Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Too self-conscious of ageism in the lyrics. Not cool. They should just get straight into commercial mindless pop like before. Whatever rhymes is mamamia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Abbalicious Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 11:51 PM, Guest Oldies said: Too self-conscious of ageism in the lyrics. Not cool. They should just get straight into commercial mindless pop like before. Whatever rhymes is mamamia. I find the tune awkward at some points but has it’s moments, the lyrics a bit try-hard to fit in, quite unpolished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oldies Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 12:40 AM, Guest Abbalicious said: I find the tune awkward at some points but has it’s moments, the lyrics a bit try-hard to fit in, quite unpolished. They picked their self-conscious ageism messages over whatever rhymes, it's forced and ended up seem awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Abbaism Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 11:51 PM, Guest Oldies said: Too self-conscious of ageism in the lyrics. Not cool. They should just get straight into commercial mindless pop like before. Whatever rhymes is mamamia. What is self conscious is your mindset. You are already stuck with them in their 70s and too old for a comeback. This mindset of yours is not cool. While it is true that the youthful voice is no longer there, the sound of Abba still prevails. While listening to their new songs, think of it as just a song sung by an artiste. Think of the lyrics as universal and not to associate it with their past and now their comeback from a 40 years split. It is a beautiful courage that they reunited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pam Anderson Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Btw , Sweden is the domestic rape capital of Europe. Anni Frida is Norwegian in origin. ABBA comes out inspiring songs for the Pandemic era. And Sweden , the country and gomen and people chooses not to go down the vaccine path , preferring to let nature go its course and natural attrition case. Bet you didnt know. Sweden is not on the list of covid pandemic management index list. Covid 19 is treated as like normal influenza in Sweden. 自 生自 灭🔥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 ABBA was the superstars of our younger days of our generation. Here they go again: ABBA reunite for first new album in 40 years The album Voyage will come out on Nov 5, following which the band will stage a series of virtual concerts in London next year using digital "abbatars". https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/cna-lifestyle/abba-reunite-first-new-album-40-years-278091 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/sep/03/abba-singles-race-to-top-of-streaming-charts-in-comeback-triumph Abba singles race to top of streaming charts in comeback triumph Swedish pop group shows cross-generational appeal, amassing 5.5m likes on TikTok since 1 September Rachel Hall First published on Fri 3 Sep 2021 14.50 BST Two singles released from Abba’s first album in 40 years have raced to the top of the streaming charts, in a comeback that has generated praise and excitement among fans who remember the original releases and a new younger audience. The first two singles from Abba’s forthcoming album, to be released on 5 November, were in first and third place on YouTube’s trending rankings in 12 countries on Friday, including the UK. I Still Have Faith In You gained 4.4m views within 24 hours in Britain and Don’t Shut Me Down 1.4m views. In a further confirmation of the Scandinavian pop band’s cross-generational appeal, Abba have already amassed 991,000 followers and 5.5m likes on TikTok despite only joining the platform on 1 September. The group, who made a piano rendition of Dancing Queen that received 7.3m views their first post, have spawned a huge number of videos from generation Z fans lip-syncing to songs or parodying scenes from the film Mamma Mia. While Spotify has not updated its charts since the release of the singles, it shared data showing the band were most streamed by 18- to 24-year-olds, and that their music has been growing in popularity since 2014, with streams doubling over that period. Dancing Queen is the most popular track on the platform, the data showed. Although Abba, who released all their earlier hits between 1972 and 1982, are now seen as one of the most successful of all time, their popularity dipped in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when they were increasingly seen as kitsch. It was not long before the Swedish quartet returned to chart-topping fame, however, with the launch of the Abba Gold: Greatest Hits compilation in 1992, which is still one of the bestselling albums ever worldwide. This was followed by the popular Mamma Mia musical on stage in 1999 and two successful film adaptations starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Dominic Cooper and Amanda Seyfried, in 2008 and 2018. Fans of all ages have been delighted by the return of the pop legends. Gary Collins, who edits the magazine for Abba’s official international fanclub, said they had been “absolutely overwhelmed” by news of the 10-track album. “It’s so much more than people dared to hope for from a band that hadn’t recorded for so long. I think it’s amazing they would come back.” In particular, fans appreciate how Abba have sought to recapture the timeless appeal of their original sound, he said. “It sounds like they never went away. These songs in 2021 could easily have fitted on to one of their last two studio albums in 1980 and 1982.” Abba’s new songs reviewed: a perky, moving return to pop’s highest peaks Collins said he was unsurprised Abba’s music was so popular among teens as they have always had cross-generational appeal, and also their glam rock-era flamboyance and escapism resonates so much with the current mood. “I remember back in the 70s, I was only a young kid, but the electricity would go off for two days a week,” he said. “Music was a way of escaping some of the hardships people had. People are going through bad times now, the news is awful, and they’re hankering after that return to something a bit more joyous, it’s a bit of an antidote.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugues Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 When the world is dark and down, Abba returns to give us joy and hope! I am looking forward to the new album on 5 Nov and God willing, I will be in London next May for the futuristic concerts - I still have faith in Abba and won't be shut down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Britnee Sparks Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Agnetha of ABBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Abbalicious Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 In case anyone is interested in the album, the song titles as follows, album available for pre-order. 1. I Still Have Faith In You 2. When You Danced With Me 3. Little Things 4. Don't Shut Me Down 5. Just A Notion 6. I Can Be That Woman 7. Keep An Eye On Dan 8. Bumblebee 9. No Doubt About It 10. Ode To Freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cliente Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Very bland, boring & old fashioned, hope the remixed dance version will do wonders for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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drektster Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 the last few decade of the last century sees a flourish of genre and buds of innovations and technology had just begin to bloom. I can tell anyone that I do not regret to have lived the era. People then were more forgiving to jokes and humor. things were much simpler. time is always merciless, many of the artists have aged and more had left. I cannot expect ABBA to make the music they made as they too have aged, but I am happy to see new works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollywood glory Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 3:10 PM, Guest Cliente said: Very bland, boring & old fashioned, hope the remixed dance version will do wonders for them. On 9/4/2021 at 3:10 PM, Guest Cliente said: Very bland, boring & old fashioned, hope the remixed dance version will do wonders for them. cannot agree more , very blah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Covers Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 I Let the Music Speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalion Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 As to my knowledge ABBA has recorded a full new album which will be published in November 2021 (it are not just 2 new songs). Abba has been building a new theater in London where they will broadcast their live show, however the singers will be something like holographic or "anime" / avatars on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auscent Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 ABBA's music this time will bring a lot of joy to many people after the dark times of 2020/21. discreeetguy and fugues 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkuTube Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 The Voyage album is out. Whether any of the ten songs will top any charts, it brings joy in me to hear them again. The two earlier released songs - I Still Have Faith In You and Don't Shut Me Down - are still my favourite. Guess, it takes familiarity to enjoy their music. I don't think their music will appeal the younger generations though. Still, I applaud their comeback. HendryTan 1 Quote Click Here To Visit My Blog @ "The Blessed Life" *Let me live my life to be an instrument of 'Love', in how I speak and in how I see others* - May there be Love and Peace beyond all understanding - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Abbalicious Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 Some of the lyrics really cringeworthy, a lot of the music sound like they used rejected parts of old works and pieced them together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InBangkok Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 I agree the lyrics are poor. But Abba will always be Abba despite the years. I grew up with their music and loved almost all the numbers. Dancing Queen was one of the great disco songs of 1976 just as disco was about to become huge. I wonder how many posters will have seen the Abba musical Mamma Mia! when it first appeared in Singapore at the Esplanade. Was it really 2004? I remember flying down to see it 3 times during the run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Britnee Sparksless Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 ABBA preserved in preservatives. Evergreen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passinthenight Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 When I was a young man, I enjoyed their song 'give me give me give me a man after midnight'. But now that I am a much older man, I would much prefer a man before midnight. Because I'm usually in bed by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Amoy21 Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 The new songs are nice but Dancing Queen is still my favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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