The Definitive Collection
ABBA · 2001
147 min · 37 tracks · pop rock · disco · glam rock
A vibrant anthology of pop anthems that encapsulate the joy and heartbreak of ABBA's musical journey.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- joyful moments of carefree dancing
- wave-like energy shifts throughout
- heartfelt reflections on love
- catchy anthems for celebration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer single-track listening experiences
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive anthology that serves as an accessible introduction to ABBA's music.
- Themes
- Eurovision breakthrough· disco-era joy
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'The Definitive Collection' arrived during a resurgence of ABBA's popularity, particularly through the global success of 'Mamma Mia!' The compilation highlights their extensive catalog, including hits from the early 1970s to their later works, solidifying their status as pop icons and introducing new generations to their music.
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- ABBA Gold — It continues the joyful and emotional themes with iconic hits, perfect for the next listen.
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Deep Sea Skiving by Bananarama — Features upbeat pop-dance tracks with a playful vibe, resonating with the energy found in ABBA's music.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Waterloo".
Disc 1
- 1 People Need Love 2:45
- 2 He Is Your Brother 3:18
- 3 Ring Ring 3:04
- 4 Love Isn’t Easy (but It Sure Is Hard Enough) 2:53
- 5 Waterloo Start here 2:47
- 6 Honey, Honey 2:55
- 7 So Long 3:05
- 8 I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do 3:16
- 9 SOS 3:20
- 10 Mamma Mia 3:32
- 11 Fernando 4:14
- 12 Dancing Queen 3:51
- 13 Money, Money, Money 3:05
- 14 Knowing Me, Knowing You 4:01
- 15 The Name of the Game 4:52
- 16 Take a Chance on Me 4:05
- 17 Eagle 4:27
- 18 Summer Night City 3:35
- 19 Chiquitita 5:24
- 20 Does Your Mother Know 3:13
Disc 2
- 1 Voulez-Vous 5:08
- 2 Angeleyes 4:19
- 3 Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) 4:50
- 4 I Have a Dream 4:42
- 5 The Winner Takes It All 4:56
- 6 Super Trouper 4:13
- 7 On and On and On 3:42
- 8 Lay All Your Love on Me 4:34
- 9 One of Us 3:56
- 10 When All Is Said and Done 3:17
- 11 Head Over Heels 3:47
- 12 The Visitors (Crackin’ Up) 5:46
- 13 The Day Before You Came 5:51
- 14 Under Attack 3:47
- 15 Thank You for the Music 3:51
- 16 Ring Ring (1974 remix, single version) 3:10
- 17 Voulez-Vous (extended remix, 1979 US promo) 6:07
What to play next
This album is considered a Starting Point in ABBA's catalog. A comprehensive anthology that serves as an accessible introduction to ABBA's music.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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