The Albums cover

The Albums

ABBA · 2008

372 min · 99 tracks · pop rock · disco · glam rock

A vibrant tapestry of catchy melodies and harmonies that defined the disco era and beyond.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • catchy melodies for joyful moments
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • for lively gatherings
  • vibrant tunes for uplifting moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • want immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A comprehensive retrospective collection, showcasing ABBA's evolution but not a primary entry point.
Themes
disco revival· 1970s nostalgia· theatrical storytelling
Career context
Released in 2008, 'The Albums' marks a retrospective collection reflecting ABBA's monumental career from their early hits in the 1970s to their later works. This compilation came during a resurgence of interest in the band, spurred by the success of the 'Mamma Mia!' musical and film adaptations, solidifying their legacy in pop culture.
Stylistic neighbors
Boney M.· Bee Gees· Cher
If this clicks, go next to
ABBA Gold: Complete Edition — Continues the vibrant melodies and hits that define ABBA's legacy.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa — Shares a disco revival sound with catchy hooks and vibrant production, echoing ABBA's infectious energy.
Body Talk by Robyn — Combines dance-pop and emotional storytelling, resonating with ABBA's theatricality and melodic style.
C'est Chic by Chic — Captures the same disco essence with rich harmonies and danceable grooves that defined the 70s era.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Ring Ring".

Disc 1

  • 1 Ring Ring Start here 3:06
  • 2 Another Town, Another Train 3:13
  • 3 Disillusion 3:07
  • 4 People Need Love 2:46
  • 5 I Saw It in the Mirror 2:34
  • 6 Nina, Pretty Ballerina 2:53
  • 7 Love Isn’t Easy (but It Sure Is Hard Enough) 2:55
  • 8 Me and Bobby and Bobby’s Brother 2:52
  • 9 He Is Your Brother 3:19
  • 10 She’s My Kind of Girl 2:45
  • 11 I Am Just a Girl 3:03
  • 12 Rock ’n’ Roll Band 3:10

Disc 2

  • 1 Waterloo 2:45
  • 2 Sitting in the Palmtree 3:39
  • 3 King Kong Song 3:14
  • 4 Hasta mañana 3:11
  • 5 My Mama Said 3:13
  • 6 Dance (While the Music Still Goes On) 3:13
  • 7 Honey, Honey 2:56
  • 8 Watch Out 3:48
  • 9 What About Livingstone 2:56
  • 10 Gonna Sing You My Lovesong 3:39
  • 11 Suzy‐Hang‐Around 3:16

Disc 3

  • 1 Mamma Mia 3:32
  • 2 Hey, Hey Helen 3:17
  • 3 Tropical Loveland 3:06
  • 4 SOS 3:23
  • 5 Man in the Middle 3:03
  • 6 Bang‐a‐Boomerang 3:04
  • 7 I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do 3:17
  • 8 Rock Me 3:06
  • 9 Intermezzo No. 1 3:48
  • 10 I’ve Been Waiting for You 3:41
  • 11 So Long 3:10

Disc 4

  • 1 When I Kissed the Teacher 3:03
  • 2 Dancing Queen 3:53
  • 3 My Love, My Life 3:54
  • 4 Dum Dum Diddle 2:55
  • 5 Knowing Me, Knowing You 4:02
  • 6 Money, Money, Money 3:07
  • 7 That’s Me 3:16
  • 8 Why Did It Have to Be Me 3:22
  • 9 Tiger 2:56
  • 10 Arrival 3:06

Disc 5

  • 1 Eagle 5:49
  • 2 Take a Chance on Me 4:07
  • 3 One Man, One Woman 4:34
  • 4 The Name of the Game 4:54
  • 5 Move On 4:42
  • 6 Hole in Your Soul 3:41
  • 7 Thank You for the Music 3:49
  • 8 I Wonder (Departure) 4:33
  • 9 I’m a Marionette 4:09

Disc 6

  • 1 As Good as New 3:23
  • 2 Voulez‐vous 5:08
  • 3 I Have a Dream 4:44
  • 4 Angeleyes 4:22
  • 5 The King Has Lost His Crown 3:34
  • 6 Does Your Mother Know 3:15
  • 7 If It Wasn’t for the Nights 5:10
  • 8 Chiquitita 5:26
  • 9 Lovers (Live a Little Longer) 3:31
  • 10 Kisses of Fire 3:21

Disc 7

  • 1 Super Trouper 4:15
  • 2 The Winner Takes It All 4:56
  • 3 On and On and On 3:42
  • 4 Andante, andante 4:41
  • 5 Me and I 4:56
  • 6 Happy New Year 4:25
  • 7 Our Last Summer 4:21
  • 8 The Piper 3:27
  • 9 Lay All Your Love on Me 4:35
  • 10 The Way Old Friends Do 2:59

Disc 8

  • 1 The Visitors 5:45
  • 2 Head Over Heels 3:47
  • 3 When All Is Said and Done 3:19
  • 4 Soldiers 4:40
  • 5 I Let the Music Speak 5:23
  • 6 One of Us 3:57
  • 7 Two for the Price of One 3:38
  • 8 Slipping Through My Fingers 3:53
  • 9 Like an Angel Passing Through My Room 3:34

Disc 9

  • 1 Merry‐Go‐Round 3:26
  • 2 Santa Rosa 3:02
  • 3 Ring Ring (Bara du slog en signal) (Swedish version) 3:09
  • 4 Waterloo (Swedish version) 2:46
  • 5 Fernando 4:15
  • 6 Crazy World 3:46
  • 7 Happy Hawaii 4:25
  • 8 Summer Night City 3:35
  • 9 Medley: Pick a Bale of Cotton / On Top of Old Smokey / Midnight Special 4:22
  • 10 Lovelight 3:48
  • 11 Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) 4:50
  • 12 Elaine 3:45
  • 13 Should I Laugh or Cry 4:27
  • 14 You Owe Me One 3:28
  • 15 Cassandra 4:54
  • 16 Under Attack 3:49
  • 17 The Day Before You Came 5:50

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata