Arrival [Remaster] by ABBA

Pros: Fun, great harmonies, some musical moments that are inspiring

Cons: Lyrics, campy at times (which could be a positive depending on what you like)

The Bottom Line: ABBA is a talented group and while Arrival is not their best its still very much worthwhile and entertaining.

Review: ABBA was a sensation in the seventies and rightfully so. Their gorgeous harmonies, almost always interesting arrangements and knack for creating an addictive hook is obvious to all. Of course, there will be the deniers who dismiss them as disco dance ...

Pros: Has several excellent tracks

Cons: Some filler drags the rating down a bit

The Bottom Line: Abba is a slice of mid-to-late '70s pop with some bubblegum and disco overtones.

Review: From 1974 to 1982, Abba placed 14 chart singles on the top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100. They were expert at marrying intricate, melancholy layered pop with bubblegum and a subtle disco beat. In May 1977, 28 years ago next week, I decided to buy two Abba ...

Pros: Great, mature collection of songs, traditional classically structured pop

Cons: Disco made "Dancing Queen" into a joke for a while there

Review: When Arrival arrived at the record stores around the world, it was Abba's most mature pop album to date. It features several of Abba's classic hit songs on it, from "Dancing Queen" to "Money Money Money." Overall, it is...

Pros: Excellent sound, packaging.

Cons: A few hits, and their all available on "Gold."

The Bottom Line: Some great songs here, but also lots of filler. Casual fans should stick with "Gold". Serious collectors will want it though.

Review: ABBA had a hit with "Waterloo", but with their appropriately titled "Arrival", they really... arrived. The album contains several of their biggest hits: the classic "Dancing Queen", "Knowing Me, Knowing You", "Money, Money, Money", and "When I Kissed...