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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
You Promised You Would Release it in the US!! , August 31, 2005
After about seven years in the spotlight, it is apparent that the A-Teens are taking a much needed vacation, leaving us with 16 tracks to ease our eagerly anticipated next album (that's if they will get back together. Cross your fingers!) No matter, this is still a very enjoyable greatest hits compilation, even if it wasn't released in the U.S.
1. Mamma Mia - It was the A-Teens first No.1 hit in Sweden and I can see why. It is a great cover of Abba's hit, pepped up with more dance beats! (5/5)
2. Upside Down - Why we call it 'Bouncing off the Cieling' I will never know. But it is one of A-Teens biggest hits in the U.S.! (Hitting No.12) I believe! Of course it was their first No.1 hit single in Sweden that wasn't a cover! (5/5)
3. Gimme Gimme Gimme - For some reason, I prefer the video version of this song. It has better dance beats and has a darker feeling. This version is ok as well. Another cover and good dance song. (4/5)
4. Floorfiller - Hit No.5 in Sweden and it's a great dance track! Love the part when Dhani says, "Hands swinging high like a chopper in the sky!" (5/5)
5. Dancing Queen - I am with everyone else when they say that by the time they put this on a compilation, it has gotten tiresome. Doesn't sound like their other ABBA covers, sounds more Britney than anything. (3/5)
6. Perfect Match - This is so much better than the album version. The radio version has more of a rock edge with better beats. Hit No.2 in Sweden! (5/5)
7. ...To The Music - This was a single?! Apparently it was only released in the U.S. and I think "For All That I Am" should have been released before this. An ok-song, nothing spectacular. (3/5)
8. Halfway Around the World - So bouncy and so fun to listen to! This is a definate favorite and was huge on Disney and Nick. Music video is also very fun to watch. (5/5)
9. Sugar Rush - Ok no matter if this is Dreamstreet's or A-Teens, the song is still lame no matter what. A-Teens has a nice mellow version though with good harmonies. (3/5)
10. Super Trouper - Another No.2 hit for them. I love the bridge of the song! It is so awesome. I don't know why people think this is such a bad song. (4/5)
11. Heartbreak Lullaby - The ballad version is ok, but the Ray Hedges version is SO much better and should have been put on here!!! Still, nice vocals. (4/5)
12. Can't Help Falling In Love - Such an awesome song and an international hit! Yes, its a cover but who cares?! Sounds better than ever! (5/5)
13. Let Your Heart Do All The Talking - I honestly don't know why this on here - was this a single? If anything, "Closer To Perfection" should have been taken from New Arrival/Pop Til You Drop. Not this. (3/5)
14. The Final Cut - Great song written by two members of the group! Defiately a slower song and its kinda depressing. But nonetheless, a good song. (4/5)
15. With Or Without You - Another great new song written by the group! People complain that the song lacks beats, but if you want songs cluttered with manufactured music, there's Britney for that! (4/5)
16. I Promised Myself - Hands down their best single!!! The Attic Remix is so awesome! And the video is great too! Yet again another cover, but hit No.2 in Sweden! EAR CANDY! (10/5)
All in all, it's a great album and should have been released in the U.S.! The question now is will they get back together.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good, January 11, 2005
1. Mammia mia-One of my fav. abba covers, fast beat, great song 10/10
2. Upside down-excellent song, really shows what a-teens can do 9/10
3. Gimme gimme gimme-this is an ok song, not really one of my fav abba covers but i still listen to it 7/10
4. Floorfiller-my fav song off of pop till you drop. great beats, awesome vocals 11/10
5. Dancing queen-I really don't like this song. Worst abba cover they did. 1/10
6. Perfect match-apparently a lot of people don't like this song, but I do. chorus is amazing. 10/10
7. ..To the music-this is an ok song, not really one of my favorites. Good vocals though. 6/10
8. Halfway around the world-2nd favorite song off of teen spirit. Great vocals, video is good too. 11/10
9. Sugar rush-don't like this song much. it is better than dreamstreet's version though 5/10
10. Super Trouper-Very well done song, beats are good 9/10
11. Heartbreak lullaby-I love this song, one of the best ballads. the fast version is better though that was on princess diaries. 10/10
12. Can't help falling in love-great tune 9/10
13. Let your heart do all the talking-great dance song, beats are good, song is awesome 10/10
14. The final cut-this song is very good. my 3rd favorite of all time. great lyrics 10/10
15. With or without you-I absolutely love this song. Marie and Dhani wrote this and i just love it. awesome!! 15/10
16. I promised myself-great great...video is awesome! 13/10
This is a great album, buy it if you love the a-teens. I listen to this all the time and it is not a waste of money!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The A*teens Greatest Hits, July 26, 2004
This compact disc is a compilation of the A*teens greatest hits. The first 13 songs are from their "Abba Generation", "Teen Spirit", and "Pop 'Til You Drop" cds. The are great songs and represent the A*teens musical style, which I would describe as funky, upbeat, European pop music. There are 3 new songs at the end: "The Final Cut", "With or Without You", and "I Promised Myself". "The Final Cut" is funkier and "With or Without You" represents the style of alot of their other songs. "I Promised Myself" is very Euro-pop. The music video is cool - you can check it out at the A*teens official website:
http://www.a-teens.com. Amazon's price of $30.99 is a rip-off. I know the cd is imported, so that jacks the price up. If you don't want to spend that much, check into some of Amazon's other venders that give you a new one for a cheaper price. E-bay is a good deal as well, some of the venders offer the cd for under $10 (excluding shipping and handling). I already had the other cds and I just wanted the three new songs, so Amazon's price was too high for me. I just got it from one of the above mentioned venders of Amazon. This cd is great for any true A*teens fan.
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