ABBA

ABBA self-titles their first release as superstars, rightfully so, before even knowing this one would propel them even higher globally. "Mamma Mia", "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" and the phenomenal "SOS" would further cement them in pop culture until their explosive arrival to pop pantheon in 1976. The tracklist goes through some up and downs but there's enough proof of their remarkable talent to make this a solid listen.

Scoring a dead-center 52/100 ABBA’s self-titled third studio album is the definition of a "mid" record. It’s hard not to have high hopes for this one given how incredibly strong it starts out. The front end introduces some of the most iconic towering singles of their entire career. Unfortunately, the project loses its grip pretty fast after that initial rush. While it is certainly not bad per se, the album quickly descends into a blend of filler that feels a bit bland and ... read more