Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2020 15:13:30 GMT
At last, I have decided to review ABBA songs in which I have given scores of 8, 9 & 10 points respectively. I am not that good at this but I will give it a go.
Waterloo
Hasta Manana 8/10
This is a wistful little ditty with a strong melody and plaintive vocals.
Dance ( While The Music Still Goes On ) 8/10
Sentimentally reflective from beginning to end with an angelic lead and soaring infectious chorus.
Honey Honey 8/10
An angelic and upbeat breathy number.
Gonna Sing You My Lovesong 8/10
This warm and rousing ballad dreamily glides with delightful vocals.
ABBA
Mamma Mia 10/10
Perfect pop ! Feisty joint vocals and harmonies. A very catchy chorus. Elation tinged with regret.
SOS 10/10
A slice of iconic pop featuring very melancholic vocals from Agnetha. A dynamic and towering chorus follows.
Bang-A-Boomerang 8/10
Uplifting pop with an enchanting blend of vocals.
I Do I Do I Do I Do I Do 8/10
Sweet and innocent with endearing harmonious joint vocals. A perfect wedding song !
I've Been Waiting For You 9/10
A crescendo of heavenly vocals sweeps along within this achingly captivating song.
Arrival
When I Kissed The Teacher 10/10
A gloriously joyous and feisty pop gem featuring an unforgettably rousing chorus.
Dancing Queen 10/10
From start to finish, euphoria tinged with melancholy. A mighty floor-filling disco titan featuring a breathtaking crescendo of joint vocals from Frida and Agnetha.
My Love My Life 9/10
A perfect ballad with a mesmerising lead performance from Agnetha.
Knowing Me Knowing You 10/10
Frida's stunning vocal delivery showcases melancholy, yet a determined resolution within this iconic pop masterpiece.
That's Me 10/10
Sublime and joyful. Pure unabashed pop featuring an alchemic blend of angelic vocals and harmonies.
Tiger 10/10
A menacing and brooding rocker ! " Beware of the city at night ". Indeed !
Fernando 10/10
A beautiful lead vocal from Frida combined with Agnetha's softer, lower tones evoke a unique atmospheric feel to this classic.
The Album
Eagle 10/10
Truly, a majestic and ethereal anthem with unforgettable joint vocals.
Take A Chance On Me 10/10
Gloriously playful and upbeat in its simplicity. Classic pop with bouncy vocals.
One Man One Woman 9/10
Powerful emotion depicted by Frida's lead vocal. A moving and reflective ballad.
The Name Of The Game 10/10
A pure alchemy of multi-layered vocals abound within this unforgettable jubilant yet wistful masterpiece.
Move On 10/10
This emotive yet uplifting wonderful ditty delivers heavenly vocals throughout.
Thank You For The Music 8/10
Nostalgically sentimental, this rousing showstopper features a very candid performance from Agnetha and an anthemic chorus.
Voulez- Vous
As Good As New 9/10
Uplifting pop at its finest with a zestful vocal from Agnetha.
Voulez-Vous 8/10
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A mighty disco giant with dynamic vocals and swirling chorus.
Angeleyes 8/10
Very Motownesque ! Uplifting yet deceptively foreboding.
If It Wasn't For The Nights 10/10
This disco stomper has the potential of a surefire hit stamped all over with feisty vocals and an infectious chorus. Sadly, not to be.
Chiquitita 10/10
With beautifully crisp and clear vocals from Agnetha, this Latin-flavoured classic warms the heart. Rather sad yet uplifting.
Kisses Of Fire 10/10
Agnetha's soft lead vocal rapidly transforms into a sweeping chorus. This is an under-rated disco gem.
Dream World 8/10
With the exception of the jingly fairground introduction, this is a delightful ditty which has grown on me . An unforgettable chorus featuring Agnetha and Frida.
Gimme Gimme Gimme ( A Man After Midnight ) 10/10
Exploding with energy, this disco giant has all the key ingredients. Zestful vocals followed by a rousing chorus surrounded within swirling instrumentation.
Super Trouper
The Winner Takes It All 10/10
Agnetha's stunning vocal delivery expresses pain, anguish, despair, defeat within this heartfelt yet very beautiful iconic pop masterpiece.
Andante Andante 10/10
A sensual love song with an exquisite lead vocal from Frida.
Happy New Year 10/10
Yearningly reflective vocals from Agnetha deliver a bittersweet festive favourite.
Our Last Summer 10/10
An unforgettable pop classic featuring a wistful and reminiscent lead performance from Frida.
The Piper 8/10
This is a mystical slice of melodrama with hypnotising vocals.
Lay All Your Love On Me 9/10
An electro-pop gem, so ahead of its time. A powerful lead from Agnetha is followed by a crescendo of a multi-layered chorus.
The Way Old Friends Do 8/10
Truly, a fitting concert finale with a moving acoustic performance from all four.
The Visitors
Head Over Heels 8/10
A tongue-in-cheek vocal from Agnetha adds to the frivolity of this beguiling number. Mischievous tinkling of keyboards from Benny.
When All Is Said And Done 9/10
A wistfully resigned vocal delivery from Frida delivers a magnificent pop powerhouse.
Soldiers 10/10
A stand-out epic with a mighty chorus. Politically inspired lyrics from Bjorn are creatively put to use.
One Of Us 10/10
A beautiful and poignant torch ballad with plaintively forlorn vocals from Agnetha.
Slipping Through My Fingers 10/10
The emotionally charged sentiments expressed within Agnetha's stunning vocals deliver a very touching reflection of fleeting childhood. So true to life.
Cassandra 10/10
Dynamic vocals from Frida and Agnetha recite a glorious ode of impending doom.
The Day Before You Came 10/10
A very haunting and desolate slice of theatrical melodrama. An epic swansong !
Just Like That 9/10
A forgotten potential pop masterpiece that was regrettably shelved. ABBA's holy grail !
So there you have it folks, all the songs from ABBA that I love so much and my personal favourites. When I have a little time to spare I will continue with the remainder of the songs that have eluded me. I hope you enjoy reading my comments and that they are not too bad.
