20 Golden Hits - Abba All Stars

Advantages: Our true first taste of Euro pop
Disadvantages: A couple of flat tracks....

...ditty from the 1972 film, Cabaret titled 'Money Makes The World Go Round.' A song for fun I guess one could say about his track. With its crafty, sinister chords and Frida's deep, scheming vocals, we can imagine her cowered over the microphone stand meagrely rubbing her hands. It was Abba's tribute to Fagin from Oliver Twist. Haven't we all had a day dream about this song? At least the lyrics have certainly passed through our minds at one stage or another…. Released on the 20th of November 1976, it reached a fairly impressive number three. We obviously couldn't get enough of this intriguing record as we allowed it to stay in the charts for 13 weeks. Abba certainly did get their money money money. It was the pressures of the fame that came with it that they wanted to get away from. 'That's Me,' is more of the throw back to their... Read review

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Advantages: great voice and songs, and plenty of songs
Disadvantages: none

...ABIT ABOUT ABBA ABBA were a Swedish pop music group active from 1969 until 1982. They are the most successful music group ever to come out of Scandinavia. The quartet topped worldwide charts from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s.The group have reportedly sold more than 370 million records. ABBA were widely noted for the colourful and trend-setting costumes its members wore. the band consisted of 4 members who were: Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad There is alot more information on the band, in the booklet that comes with the disc, should you decide to purchase. THE ALBUM This compilation of greatest hits was released in 1992. The album consists of 19 songs: 1) Dancing Queen (3.51) - This is one of Abba's best hits that is sang on Karaoke all over the world. Its a great song... Read review

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Advantages: Great Upbeat Album
Disadvantages: Leaves you wanting more

...I was handed this album and told to have a listen. Unsure of who the group were I was apprehensive. The album cover gives nothing away as on the front it shows a desert scene with the group name, 'Smash Mouth' in the top corner and an electronic scrolling sign post with the words, 'All Star Smash Hits'. On the rear of the cover there are photos of the group performing at a live venue, which initially I thought meant that album had been recorded 'live' - it hasn't. As the title of the album suggests, 'All Star Smash Hits', this is a greatest hits album cleverly named after the groups best known hit, 'All Star'. Don't know it? You will if you've ever seen the movie 'Shrek'. There are 20 tracks on the album, which was a surprise as I wasn't sure that this relatively fringe band had produced so much music - but they have and the 20... Read review

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