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bluegoose · 07-17-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

I didn't realize Roxette was Swedish. They're kind of gay though.

I loved their song "Rock the Cradle of Love".

YOhio · 07-17-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

I don't know where Abba falls in the scheme of greatest groups ever, I just know they're about 10,000 spots higher than Ace of Base.

Musical composition, musicianship, singing, variety of musical influences, etc. It's not even close.

P.S. I don't own any Abba music.

I always knew Abba was mullah music. What other groups do you like so we can compile a mullah list?

Indy Coug · 07-17-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

I always knew Abba was mullah music. What other groups do you like so we can compile a mullah list?

I didn't say I liked Abba, I just like them more than Ace of Base. I'm listening to Metallica right now, is that mullah-ish enough for you?

UteStar · 07-17-2007, 06:33 PM

As a sidenote, if you brought up the comparison between Abba and Ace of Base to a typical Swede, he would look at you like you had lost your mind to even make that comparison. There is ABBA (in terms of international exposure), then drop down many many levels and you get the rest of the bands: Ace of Base, the Cardigans, Roxette, the Hives among others.

YOhio · 07-17-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

I'm listening to Metallica right now, is that mullah-ish enough for you?

Metallica is definitely mullah music, especially after Lars took on Napster.

BarbaraGordon · 07-17-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

1994 was a bit of a blur for me. Did you see The Sign first or did you open your eyes first?

Actually, from the lyrics you'll note I saw the sign both before and after I opened up my eyes. I think I also opened up my mind too, but I'm a little fuzzy on that part.

I'd also like to sincerely thank Y for getting this restuck in my head. As if I didn't hear enough of it my junior year of high school.

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

I loved their song "Rock the Cradle of Love".

very good one.

Detroitdad · 07-17-2007, 06:39 PM

Leave us not forget two of the other greatest Swedish bands: The Hives and The Cardigans. The Hives are genuinely awesome and the Cardigans had some excellent hits.

As for the Ace of Base v. ABBA...lets not kid ourselves Ace of Base was a novelty act (and just about the only genuine pop music widely available in the throes of the grunge era), but ABBA stands with the titans of kitsch, the Bee Gees, etc. This is really a Ryan Leaf-Peyton Manning comparison.

Surfah · 07-17-2007, 07:10 PM

My favorites:

The Knife
Jose Gonzales
Milencolin
The Sounds

mpfunk · 07-17-2007, 09:07 PM

Anyone know if these guys are Swedish and if so where do they fit in the scheme of things.

8ballrollin · 07-18-2007, 01:15 AM

I'm down with Peter Bjorn and John

Swedish indie pop

07-17-2007, 07:10 PM	#18
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	My favorites: The Knife Jose Gonzales Milencolin The Sounds __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

07-17-2007, 06:33 PM	#14
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	As a sidenote, if you brought up the comparison between Abba and Ace of Base to a typical Swede, he would look at you like you had lost your mind to even make that comparison. There is ABBA (in terms of international exposure), then drop down many many levels and you get the rest of the bands: Ace of Base, the Cardigans, Roxette, the Hives among others.

07-17-2007, 06:39 PM	#17
Detroitdad Resident Jackass Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Roswell, New Mexico Posts: 1,846	Leave us not forget two of the other greatest Swedish bands: The Hives and The Cardigans. The Hives are genuinely awesome and the Cardigans had some excellent hits. As for the Ace of Base v. ABBA...lets not kid ourselves Ace of Base was a novelty act (and just about the only genuine pop music widely available in the throes of the grunge era), but ABBA stands with the titans of kitsch, the Bee Gees, etc. This is really a Ryan Leaf-Peyton Manning comparison.

07-17-2007, 09:07 PM	#19
mpfunk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,619	Anyone know if these guys are Swedish and if so where do they fit in the scheme of things.

07-18-2007, 01:15 AM	#20
8ballrollin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Posts: 1,287	I'm down with Peter Bjorn and John Swedish indie pop