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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks catchy melodies for joyful moments nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- 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.
- If you like
- pop rock, disco, glam rock
The Albums is an album by ABBA, released in 2008. A vibrant tapestry of catchy melodies and harmonies that defined the disco era and beyond. This comprehensive box set gathers all eight studio albums by ABBA, showcasing their evolution as artists. It highlights the group's impact on pop music, with classic tracks like 'Dancing Queen' and 'The Winner Takes It All' continuing to resonate globally, influencing countless artists across genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Albums sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of catchy melodies and harmonies that defined the disco era and beyond. Rooted in pop rock and disco.
What makes The Albums by ABBA notable?
This comprehensive box set gathers all eight studio albums by ABBA, showcasing their evolution as artists. It highlights the group's impact on pop music, with classic tracks like 'Dancing Queen' and 'The Winner Takes It All' continuing to resonate globally, influencing countless artists across genres. 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.
Who is The Albums for?
The Albums works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, catchy melodies for joyful moments and nostalgic sing-alongs with friends.
How many songs are on The Albums?
The Albums has 99 tracks, running approximately 372 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ring Ring 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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
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