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Agnetha Faltskog Before ABBA

Thomas | Montreal | 11/19/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The lastest CD box set from the former singer of the group ABBA, contains 5 of her very successful solo swedish albums released between 1968 through 1975. The CDs come in card sleeves without any inserts, just as did her DE FORSTA AREN box set released in 2006, however there is no booklet or lyrical sleeves in this new ORIGINAL ALBUM CLASSICS box set. There is also no CD containing rarities. Simply her 5 solo swedish albums. For the great price of less than half the DE FORSTA AREN box set, this set is excellent for anyone wanting to hear the emotional voice of Agnetha Faltskog singing mainly her own song compositions. The box set is compact and fits alongside other CDs, and the magic of Agnetha Faltskog is available for the listening with impeccable remastered sound quality, and a complete overview of the music she created before ABBA became a part of her life. For what lacks by the swedish lyrics being foreign to the listener, Agnetha's interpretation of emotional vocals and remarkable melodic writing skills makes this BOXSET a must have."

Wonderful

Retro_Saiyan | Australia | 12/02/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Very warm arrengements and her singing is stunning. I don't speak swedish but that just allows me to enjoy her wonderful voice even more. Songs themsleves often feature lush arrengements, with many of the tracks featuring strings, horns and piano. Agnetha herself wrote many of the melodies. Her voice is lovely, she sings a lot better than she did on some early ABBA tracks like "Ring Ring" or "I Am Just a Girl" since she was singing in her native language. Some may find this music "old-fashioned" but to me that's part of the charm. If anything I think this has aged better than her 80's solo stuff which can be good but sometimes sounds a bit "plastic". Most certainly recommend to those who enjoy her work with ABBA."

A PRECIOUS COLLECTION

Roberto de Oliveira | Guaruja, Sao Paulo - BRAZIL | 03/19/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This 5CD pack is completely Amazing. A simple pack but great in the collection and quality. Firstly about the physical aspects: it's a hard paper box very well manufactured, brighty surface, in the backcover there are only the image of five covers and the track names, it contains 5 cds in a paper package (in a vinyl style), it's a true reproduction from the original vinyl cover and don't contain much information, but track names, composer names and few comments about the album (except the five album that contains the whole production info).

About the cds: these 5 cds are very very well remastered, clear and loud sound, perfect. Red label on media surface.

About the Albums: 5 albums simply fantastics. All very well produced, and divine arrangement. Really, you won't resist that. The Agnetha's voice is a miracle, so beauty, pure and clear.

Disc 1: Magically Romantic, the first five tracks and the last track translate that. Very Romance, angel voice of Agnetha takes you to a loving world, full of sentimental moods, precious moments. The others tracks are love song too but pleasuring full of fun and happiness. Arrangement tipically from 60's and very well done with perfect orchestration!!! Believe all tracks are great, beautiful and unforgettable.

Disc 2: More happiness here, romance and smiles are on the air, this album sounds like a musical movie, like to be in a park full of sunlight, pure pleasure. The tracks are love songs but with much brighting mood, great happiness (like she is on the cover). Such a Pleasure. The arrangement is like in the first album, but the orchestration seems to sound more great and more complex, bringing a special touch. Great music and Great Voice, a happy mix, here Agnetha shines on, and the compositions are Great.

Disc 3: Born a Star here, here a new strenght, a new emotion on the voice, you know Agnetha when have that sentimental voice so serious (like in the Winner takes it All song), here she uses more that, and the effect is GREAT, IMPRESSIVE!!!! Romantic and beautiful arrangement, different of previously albums (like Burt Bacchara use to do). Tenderly and Dreamer is this album. Perfect Orchestration at all! (Attention: the track Spela Vår Sång would be deserving of being on ABBA album) believe this is a Best Album!

Disc 4: Much resembling to previous album (disc3), happy and strong voice, sometimes serious, excellent and sentimental compositions. I like the Agnetha voice here, it's vibrant and passionate (like in the ABBA times). It seems that B. Carlgren makes a great partner of Agnetha on composing. Great orchestration and arrangement (like the previous album), the piano marks presence, and too acoustic guittar and other. Beautiful, this complements the previous album, both are very similar, the different are the piano and the voice, they sounds MAGICAL. I have to say, listen to the track: Tågen Kan Gå Igen. It's like a dream in a tropical island, Pure Dream.

Disc 5: This is a Abba style album (produced by Bjorn from ABBA). Bring us music with a POP touch, ever keeping the romance on the air. It's great, sounds modern and loving. Agnetha ever perfect, with excellent vocals, great composition and the arrangement is the great different, precious and sensual, modern and touching, and Agnetha follow that sense. A new phase and style, you will enjoy that. Romantic and POP. You will want it.

It's something that only who listened to this collection will know about. Talent and pure inspiration.

Agnetha, you made a great work.THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!!!!!"