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Track Listings
| 1. All That She Wants |
| 2. Don't Turn Around |
| 3. Young And Proud |
| 4. The Sign |
| 5. Living In Danger |
| 6. Voulez-Vous Danser |
| 7. Happy Nation |
| 8. Hear Me Calling |
| 9. Waiting For Magic |
| 10. Fashion Party |
| 11. Wheel Of Fortune |
| 12. Dancer In Daydream |
| 13. My Mind |
| 14. All That She Wants |
| 15. Happy Nation |
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Famous for "All that she wants", which is the opening track, Ace of Base's strength on this album is their other melancholic tracks such as "Waiting for Magic", "Happy Nation" and "The Sign". The album is up beat and poppy, but has much more character and depth (and lyrics!) that most 2-male 2-female bands since. They are dancier and more electronic than Abba. Not as sweet but much more meaningful than Spice Girls or modern teenage-aimed bands. Well written and unique pop music, childish yet deep.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Although sometimes ignored by more 'serious' music listeners, Ace of Base's happy nation should be taken seriously for bringing a fusion of various influences together to create some fantastic tunes. 'All that She Wants' is an anthem, but all the tracks stand out. Although some ideas are clearly borrowed from styles such as reggae, funk, r'n'b, and groups such as the excellent Kream Kaik Mischun, the result is a style all their own.
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Their first and most popular album, this was released after a series of smash hit singles, and was called 'Happy Nation' in the UK. It sold massively in the States, where for a short while they swept aside the tail-end of grunge.
At the time, they seemed like a cross between Abba (light pop with skewed lyrics, in particularly 'All that she wants' in which, the 'baby' was supposed to be a 'boyfriend', and not an actual 'baby') and the then-huge wave of 'reggae-lite' bands. Combining bouncy beats with surprisingly morose lyrics ('Happy Nation', in particular, is positively glacial, and has a bit in medieval Latin - take that, Enya!), it's very 1993, especially on the 'Bhangra' remix of 'All that she wants', which sounds as if more than seven years have passed.
During that seven years they released a follow-up, 'The Bridge', which didn't sell very well at all, and a further follow-up, 'Flowers', which was slightly more popular, and contained the excellent 'Life is a Flower'.
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My childhood in a packet
Great classics, although some of the tracks haven't aged well. I can still remember all the words! Classic Swedish pop :)
Published 1 month ago by Miss D L McCormick
5.0 out of 5 stars
had it before
Had the album and he CD before but moved to this country and was missing the shiny and happy songs from the Ace!
Published 3 months ago by Fran Fig
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Memories
This album was just how I remember Ace of Base. Great album to sing along to in the car. A must buy
Published 6 months ago by Dmg
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90s Dance Estravaganza With A Brain for a Happy, if not Ecstatic...
One of the biggest selling debuts of all time, no mean feat either, not least as, not only where Ace Of Base a European act, but they totally conquered America, seeling as many... Read more
Published on 17 May 2011 by ScottPaul ScottPaul
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One Of The Greatest Albums.......EVER!!!!1
This has to be one of the finest examples of absolute musical greatness i've ever heard. Simple, yet completely addictive and just all round brilliance. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2011 by J. P. Mullen
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Don't Turn It Off!
Ace of Base managed to sell over 23 million copies of this album worldwide and making it the highest selling debut album by a group ever. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2010 by D.A.C
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The stuff memories are made of...
I remember with great fondness when everyone was crazy about this album. It was always playing, everyone but everyone loved it, danced to it, owned it, talked about it... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2009 by Fairuza Foch
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Great CD
I have looked for this CD for years. I am a huge fan of this band and they're 2nd album The Bridge is just as fantastic. I recommend it.
Published on 17 Jun 2005 by Lady Trent
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Great piece of art!!!!
A pop reggae style music mixed with techno and rave, the Swedish quartet were able to produce a sound of their own, which made people go crazy!!! Read more
Published on 15 April 2002
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