Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

79 /100
Alpine
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

This collection highlights ABBA's strong songwriting and production, though its cohesion is affected by the compilation format.

What we noticed

  • The running order alternates between high-energy tracks and slower ballads, maintaining listener engagement throughout its length.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 8/10

Defined its genre or moment. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dancing Queen 3:49
  • 2 Take a Chance on Me 3:58
  • 3 Name of the Game 4:51
  • 4 Waterloo 2:47
  • 5 Knowing Me, Knowing You 4:01
  • 6 S.O.S. 3:20
  • 7 Super Trouper 4:09
  • 8 Fernando 4:13
  • 9 Does Your Mother Know 3:14
  • 10 Voulez-Vous 3:43
  • 11 Chiquitita 4:37
  • 12 I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do 3:17
  • 13 Honey Honey 2:55
  • 14 Winner Takes It All 4:56
  • 15 Money, Money, Money 3:06
  • 16 Angeleyes 4:20

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata