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[RoadHazard]

This is a big thing in the news here in Sweden. So they have apparently recorded a full new album (originally it was just going to be a new song or two), 40 years after the last one. They're also gonna do a big show (or several) in London, but they won't actually be there themselves, but rather as digital avatars or something. It's pretty weird.

Anyway, I'm not a pop fan in general, but I can't dislike ABBA, it's just good music.

The first two new songs:

 

[catvonpee]

Ah, that popular American band ABBA

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Ah, that popular American band ABBA

I wish I could give more than one like to this post, lol.

 

[RoadHazard]

Ah, that popular American band ABBA

I don't follow. I missed something I guess!

 

[Irobot82]

I don't follow. I missed something I guess!

Check out the American Culture thread.

 

[catvonpee]

I don't follow. I missed something I guess!

There's a thread somewhere that's very critical of the current political climate in America these days, I can't seem to find it now... But the OP claims ABBA is an American band.

 

[NecrosaroIII]

I don't trust anyone that doesn't appreciate ABBA.

 

[kittoo]

ABBA are gold. Eagerly waiting.

 

[RoadHazard]

There's a thread somewhere that's very critical of the current political climate in America these days, I can't seem to find it now... But the OP claims ABBA is an American band.

How curious.

 

[DKehoe]

Too bad that the guy who made this thread is now banned. He must be psyched.

 

[SJRB]

2021 REDEEMED

Holy shit

 

[catvonpee]

How curious.

Since When Has American Culture Become So Mediocre and Pathetic? What happened to ABBA, Bowie, The Beatles, PSY, BTS, and other great American bands?

Its called globalization and is transforming most of west countries. Corporations with the help of media companies are leading this cruzade. Nothing is forever... I despise globalism and globalists.

www.neogaf.com

It got bumped. Here you go. Enjoy

 

[sinnergy]

This is a big thing in the news here in Sweden. So they have apparently recorded a full new album (originally it was just going to be a new song or two), 40 years after the last one. They're also gonna do a big show (or several) in London, but they won't actually be there themselves, but rather as digital avatars or something. It's pretty weird.

Anyway, I'm not a pop fan in general, but I can't dislike ABBA, it's just good music.

Their CGI looks about as good or bad as Jeff Bridges in Tron 2012… uncanny valley , maybe they will fix it ..

 

[SJRB]

Oof, the sound mixing in those new tracks is pretty rough.

Tracks themselves aren't real bangers either. They aint got shit on Fernando.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

 

[RoadHazard]

The first two new songs:





I like the first one, especially once it gets going a bit more. The second is pretty unremarkable. It's alright.

But they do sound pretty good for 70-75-year-olds.

 

[MrS]

Good on them. Amazing group

 

[Deleted member 1159]

Maiden is putting out an album too. When do we get this mashup live?



Also young Agnetha...holy shit hnnngggg

 

[jshackles]

Don't Shut Me Down is pretty awesome. Feels like I stepped back in time.

 

[Aggelos]

Go ILM!

 

[CAB_Life]

1st song is great (once it hits its stride). 2nd is a bit of a miss.

 

[Red Crayon Aristocrat]

You dance! You can dance! Oh, having the time of your liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife!

 

[RoadHazard]

Go ILM!

The CG is very uncanny valley. The mouth movements in particular just don't quite look like real human beings.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

Don't Shut Me Down is pretty awesome. Feels like I stepped back in time.

yup

 

[jshackles]

Behind the scenes:

 

[Star-Lord]

I guess they needed money, money, money.

 

[TheMan]

Should be an interesting curiosity

 

[RoadHazard]

I guess they needed money, money, money.

Trust me, they don't. Not remotely. At least not the guys, the girls haven't been as successful after ABBA I suppose.

 

[Star-Lord]

Trust me, they don't. Not remotely. At least not the guys, the girls haven't been as successful after ABBA I suppose.

Chill. I just wanted to make a pun.

 

[Kilau]

I can't forgive them after being forced to sit through Mamma Mia!

 

[AJUMP23]

I will buy this album, but you will have to weep with how much those wonderful Swedes pay in taxes.

I never knew so many people loved ABBA. Paved the way for other American bands like U2.

 

[AeonGaidenRaiden]

I listen to deathmetal and I still love ABBA. Will gladly listen to this when its out, I think so far it sounds great. Just too bad for this "live" performance planned. I mean in a way i get it, lets be honest they are much older now, i doubt they have the physical or even vocal energy to carry these songs for 90-120 minutes. If they were still performing they would probably have more juice in them but pressing pause button for 40 years gets you out of your element. To me its just a shame as if they wont accept aging, like here is our likeness from 40 years ago. At least in those mocap photos they all look good, nobody balooned into an obese cow.

 

[haxan7]

Nursing homes must have great recording studios these days. Good for them

 

[AJUMP23]

Behind the scenes:

I would go to this weird digital show. Just to check out the technology and the music.
Basically an expensive album listening party.

 

[sinnergy]

The CG is very uncanny valley. The mouth movements in particular just don't quite look like real human beings.

Like I said , Jeff Bridges Tron 2012 , bad or good, how you look at it , maybe they can tweak it . I can imagine ABBA all members used Botox .. so maybe the capture is accurate

 

[mcjmetroid]

I really like the " Don't shut me down" song. The other one is ehh. It might grow on me.

Looking forward to hearing more!

 

[KielCasto]

I love both songs. Catchy and tickled my nostalgia.