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Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 9, 1997)
  • Original Release Date: September 9, 1997
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Mca
  • ASIN: B000002P7Z
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (226 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,851 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #10 in  Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > Denmark
    #62 in  Music > Pop > Dance Pop > Euro Dance

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Danish group Aqua arrived on the international pop scene in 1997 with their multimillion-selling smash single "Barbie Girl." Developing a formula pioneered by their successful Swedish rivals Ace of Base and Whigfield, the band demonstrated on this album that they were more than just one-hit wonders (at least in markets outside America). Skillfully crafted for instant, easily digestible consumption, Aquarium is equally entertaining at the club or at home. It's jammed full of bubblegum pop classics, ranging from the Eurodisco opening track "Happy Girls & Boys" to the Madonna-esque ballad "Turn Back Time." A treat for all pop lovers, it is an album that will both entertain and surprise. --John Galilee

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Silly but fun to listen to, June 16, 2004
I have to admit I caught the "Barbie Girl" fever when the song was a huge hit back in '97. That was when I was a big fan of hi-nrg dance music. I listenined to "Aquarium" day in and day out. I think I annoyed the living daylights out of at least one of my roommates in college with the highly addictive pop album. As I am listening to the album for the first time in a few years, I can't help myself enjoy the irresistably infectious pop melodies. The only thing that has changed is my tolerance for Lene's helium-pitched vocals. Her vocals can be rather annoying but I can't imagine someone like caterwauler Celine Dion singing this type of dance-pop music. Another flaw with the album is the ballads are so syrupy and indigestable to my ears. I have to skip them. I prefer the more upbeat songs like "Doctor Jones" and "Lollipop (Candyman)", my two favorite Aqua songs on the cd. "Doctor Jones" and "Lollipop (Candyman)" are so addictively catchy, I never got tired of those songs. I still haven't after all this time I have gone so long without listening to this album. Unfortunately I had my fill of "Barbie Girl". That song got played into the ground just like that obnoxious "Macarena" (worst song ever). Although I am not a fan of this type of music anymore, Aqua put out some of the catchiest music known to mankind. You either liked it or you did. I rank "Aquarium" as one of my biggest guilty pleasures next to some of Cher's dance music.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, yet catchy mix of Eurodance and teen pop, October 17, 1999
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Aqua's debut release, AQUARIUM, fights the music scene with Eurodance beats and childish, almost nursery rhyhme lyrics and topics. The record's standout tracks are the group's hugely popular debut single, "Barbie Girl", and the follow up single, "Lollipop (Candy Man)". Both songs are a sugary (except "Barbie Girl", with the whole "bimbo" personification) and catchy. Part of this attribute is the girlie, tongue in cheek voice of lead vocalist Lene Grawford Nystrom, and the "macho" (notice how the word macho is in quotes) raps of Rene Dif. The lyrics are, in their own right, just a mix of plain corniness that adds up to the fun, whismical feel of the album. Although a few tracks, such as "Happy Boys & Girls", "Heat of the Night", and "Be a Man", can be taken off the cd, it is an overall good record. The nursery farce of AQUARIUM has a both good and bad effect on the album. When you listen to the first four or five tracks, you think to yourself 'what a funny cd this is- I love it!'. But by the time you reach track 9 (which happens to be one of my favorites), you start saying "why the h*** am I listening to this crap?!" Aqua delivers a fresh and fun spirit that sometimes makes you feel like, believe it or not, that the world isn't so bad after all. The music may be stupid, it may be cute, but most importantly, it's by Aqua. And that is the bottom line.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not my style anymore, but still catchy and funny!, December 28, 2002
By Weather Warden <3 (Auckland, NZ) - See all my reviews
Aqua used to be one of my favourite bands when I was younger. But for no reason, I just went off them. I don't listen to this album anymore, but I decided to review it for a laugh.
This album is brilliant stuff. It's one of those happy albums that everyone laughs at. Aqua are one of those bands that you either love or hate. Stand out tracks are:

3. Barbie Girl - Of course! The classic Aqua track, with the funny lyrics and catchy chorus. How could it not be a stand out track?
4. Doctor Jones - Another definite stand out. It's funny with an addictive chorus.
6. Heat Of The Night - A cool party track, with a great chorus and catchy verses.
8. Lollipop (Candyman) - My personal favourite off this CD. It's just so damn cute! It has an awesome chorus and adorable verses "I wish I was a bubblegum!" was my catchphrase for ages!
9. Roses Are Red - This track's music always reminded me of a computer game. A computer game I used to have has music like in this song. This has cool vocals too with 'Roses are red' being said backwards.

Overall, a cute, dancy happy little CD that a lot of kids probably still like. A good effort.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Songs
I love this group they make me want to get up and dance! There fun and original. A must have for happy people who want to stay happy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite albums
I love this album. When I first bought it a few years ago I couldn't put it down. Although with the title song Barbie Girl it was a little embarrassing to purchase. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars CD purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars AQUA
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4.0 out of 5 stars Music that is fun.
This is a good example of late 1990s Eurodance. Released in 1997, it is a relatively mature form of "bubblegum" pop/dance, mature in the fact that some new things were being tried... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Aqua rocks.
Aqua the Europop group from Denmark. They bursted out onto the late 90's Dance music scene with Barbie Girl. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Aqua's not all wet
This is a wonderful, bubbly pop CD. It's simply ear candy that you can just put in the player and hit play. No urge to skip, just listen. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A joke nobody seems to get...
Aqua (and its copy-cat band Toy Box) is deeply based in satire. People keep giving this album for percieved "dirty lyrics" and "bad morals" however songs like Barbie Girl are... Read more
Published on May 17, 2007 by R. Bass

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