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Widely considered the Swedish foursome's first classic album--and historically important as the first to use the now-famous mirror-B logo--1976's ARRIVAL contains three huge hit singles, the dramatic "Money Money Money," the downcast "Knowing Me, Knowing You" and quite possibly the band's finest four minutes, the absolutely perfect pop classic "Dancing Queen," a combination of Spectorian grandeur, McCartneyesque melody and the indescribable vocals of Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The rest of ABBA's fourth album is strikingly consistent and accomplished, opening with the sly, bouncy "When I Kissed the Teacher" and closing with the atmospheric title track, making room in between for the three excellent singles and five other substantial pop tunes. Although three LPs and a greatest-hits compilation preceded it, ARRIVAL is aptly titled, as this album announces the band's move beyond bubblegum.
Digitally remastered using 24-bit technology by Jon Astley.
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Recorded at Glen and Stocksund Studios, Stockholm, Sweden in 1976. Includes reissue liner notes by Carl Magnus Palm.
Additional personnel: Janne Schaffer, Lasse Wellander, Anders Glenmark (electric guitar); Lasse Carlsson (saxophone); Rutger Gunnarson (bass); Ola Brunkert, Roger Palm (drums); Malando Gassama (percussion).
Q (p.158) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his was the album that confirmed ABBA as superstars...[It] captures all the glory and innocence of ABBA's wonder years." Q (9/01, p.126) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Represents their apex..."
Breakout! This is ABBA at their best. Half the album is filled with huge worldwide hit singles ("Dancing Queen"-#1 in every country it was released in, "Money, Money, Money"-#3, "Knowing Me, Knowing You"-#1, "That's Me", "Fernando"-#1, & "When I Kissed The Teacher"). If that doesn't speak for itself, I don't know what will!!! They topped the Beatles as the biggest selling pop group in history (still selling, and have their own broadway musical based on over 20 of their hit songs), and are extrememly underrated for all of their accomplishments, both as a group and solo. THANK YOU ABBA for giving us masterpieces such as this album, 'Arrival'. Submitted by Joanne (Wanatah, IN, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
excellent! This is one of the best albums that Abba ever made. I love all of their albums but this one is exceptional. This album contains the instantly recognizable Dancing Queen and Fernando. Tiger and Knowing me, Knowing you are great songs too. I love the way that Frida and Agnetha's voices blend so perfectly...one complements the other. Submitted by kat (S.C.,USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A great CD! Growing up in Sweden in the 1970's, this was the music we all listened to. I have most of their albums and have seen the group Arrivals performing ABBA music in Indianapolis. Thar concert brought back very nice memories.
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ABBA, You've Outdone Yourselves!!!! This is a great collection of hits. They have put together a great producer and great songwriting. Submitted by jejr9 (Irvine) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Breakout! This is ABBA at their best. Half the album is filled with huge worldwide hit singles ("Dancing Queen"-#1 in every country it was released in, "Money, Money, Money"-#3, "Knowing Me, Knowing You"-#1, "That's Me", "Fernando"-#1, & "When I Kissed The Teacher"). If that doesn't speak for itself, I don't know what will!!! They topped the Beatles as the biggest selling pop group in history (still selling, and have their own broadway musical based on over 20 of their hit songs), and are extrememly underrated for all of their accomplishments, both as a group and solo. THANK YOU ABBA for giving us masterpieces such as this album, 'Arrival'.
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