Dancing Queen
Cher · 2018
40 min · 10 tracks · folk music
A vibrant homage to disco that showcases Cher's iconic voice against ABBA's timeless melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dancing Queen Start here — The title track serves as a powerful introduction to the album, highlighting Cher's ability to breathe new life into this classic anthem while showcasing her vocal prowess.
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Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) — This upbeat rendition captures the essence of disco with its infectious chorus and lively production, making it a standout party anthem.
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The Winner Takes It All — Cher’s emotive interpretation of this poignant ABBA ballad stands out as a testament to her vocal strength, providing a contrasting moment of depth amidst the dance tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Cher's vibrant renditions of ABBA classics blend nostalgia with fresh energy, making it a solid yet familiar offering.
What we noticed
- Each track features a consistent disco beat, with lush orchestration and prominent string arrangements that evoke the original ABBA sound.
- The album maintains a brisk tempo, with no track exceeding four minutes, ensuring a lively pace from start to finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dance floor sing-alongs
- nostalgic celebration
- steady groove for gatherings
- feel-good party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced intensity
- dislike nostalgic covers
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks Cher's return after a decade, showcasing her enduring appeal.
- Themes
- disco revival· nostalgic celebration
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Dancing Queen marks Cher's first studio album in over a decade, following the successful Broadway run of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. This album finds her revisiting the disco era that shaped much of her early career, now infused with a contemporary flair and nostalgia, reflecting her enduring relevance in pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
Tracklist
- 1 Dancing Queen Start here 3:43
- 2 Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) 4:11
- 3 The Name of the Game 4:49
- 4 SOS 3:22
- 5 Waterloo 2:53
- 6 Mamma Mia 3:34
- 7 Chiquitita 5:14
- 8 Fernando 3:57
- 9 The Winner Takes It All 4:32
- 10 One of Us 3:54
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Future Nostalgia
Dua Lipa
Shares a vibrant disco revival sound with upbeat tracks and nostalgic themes of love and liberation.
Chromatica
Lady Gaga
Combines dance-pop exuberance with emotional depth, echoing the celebratory spirit of dance music.
Body Talk
Robyn
Features infectious pop hooks and a blend of electronic and disco influences, celebrating freedom and joy.
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