Abba Generation

Good

Does the world really need the glorious pop gems of Abba to be slavishly rerecorded by a bunch of Swedish teenagers? The answer in this case is no. The A*Teens alter the near-perfect disco anthems with only hints of more modern, high-tech tweaks. By staying true to the tunes, the A*Teens are really just a tribute band, lacking in any imagination, irony, or insight into how to introduce such songs as Mamma Mia and Dancing Queen to the next generation. Those familiar with Bjorn, Agnetha, Frida, and Benny, after all, are probably already familiar with Gold, which showcases most of these tracks and renders The Abba Generation redundant. And those who can t stomach the sugar-coated sprightliness of Take a Chance on Me wouldn t touch this tribute with an old platform shoe, anyway. Skip the substitutes and go for the original. --Heidi Sherman SKU : ADIB00001ZU7M