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ABBA - Voyage | Album Reaction!
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Today we are reacting to ABBA's newly released studio album "Voyage" released 5th of November 2021. Includes the hit songs, Don't Shut Me Down, I Still Have Faith in You and Just a Notion.
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Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 - 2:35 - Intro
2:35 - 7:40 - I Still Have Faith in You
7:40 - 11:19 - When You Danced With Me
11:19 - 16:45 - Little Things
16:45 - 21:50 - Just A Notion
21:50 - 26:30 - Don't Shut Me Down
26:30 - 31:56 - I Can Be That Woman
31:56 - 37:47 - Keep An Eye On Dan
37:47 - 42:33 - Bumblebee
42:33 - 47:05 - No Doubt About It
47:05 - 51:29 - Ode To Freedom
51:29 - 52:22 - Overall Thoughts
52:22 - 54:13 - Patreon and Outro
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#ABBA #Voyage
Sorry this video was sort of edited on a crunch, so just ignore minor repeated phrases and Sound FX by me ("Oooofs, Uummps") etc.. throughout the video. But nonetheless... enjoy though hahaha! :)
On a totally different note....I just realised that FX means effects....
@@frankly-he1kf Oh yeah sorry, I had "effects" written first but then changed it 😅
@@blizzardz9797 You're too kind to reactors, Blizz 😛 "FX" as shorthand for "effects" has literally been around since the Golden Age of Cinema in 1913!
@@slashdisco Yeah bro, a part of my studies in college was FX and I just kind of write it like that without thinking. 😂 But I also wanted to clear it up for some people out there too.
@@blizzardz9797 Sorry if I'm repeating something already discussed in the comments:
Did you catch the keyboard refrain from SOS played 2x at the very end of Keep An Eye on Dan? I may be otherthinking it, but if you read the lyrics of SOS, it's about the painful breakup of a relationship. It left me wondering if the motif from SOS was planted to say that Keep An Eye On Dan is a sequel to SOS. Like I say, I'm probably overthinking it, but one of ABBA's hallmarks is putting things in a melody or harmony in an exactly planned place.
ABBA has given us so much more than we could ever asked for. An album after 40 years. Agneta 71, Björn 76, Benny 74, Anni-Frid 75. Just let that sink in. AMAZING.
When listning to a song like keep an eye on Dan, wich is a banger. Its insane to try to comprehend.
Their new album "Voyage" is now # 2 on the US Billboard chart! Highest debut ABBA album ever in the US since 1978's "The Album" which peaked at # 14 in 1978
I appreciate your information! What good news!
ABBA are PURE Genuis...we will never see the likes of them again...
Great reaction. ABBA Voyage is pure magic. What each song is about (from Bjorn himself):
"I Still Have Faith in You"
“When Benny played it to me, I thought, ‘This is really epic.’ It's about us and the bonds we have, about the loyalty we have to each other, and celebrating the fantastic career that we've gone through. Or haven't gone through-there's a lot left of it, as it seems-but there are more layers than that today in that lyric, but that I want the listener to find out by himself.”
"When You Danced With Me"
“It's a bit Nordic, but maybe more Scottish and Irish. I lived in England for six years, between '84 and ’90, and I used to see these fairs that they had in the villages for the children. And that's what I saw before me when I heard the melody: a village fair, but somewhere in Ireland. It's about leavers and remainers. I grew up in a small town and I left it when I was 20. But somehow I'd come back to that little town and feel I have roots there.”
"Little Things"
“Benny tells me he didn't think of it as a Christmas song, but I, the minute I heard it, I said it cannot be anything else. It is early, early Christmas morning. The stockings are hanging right there and then this couple wakes up. This could be played for Christmases to come. And that would be great, because we want to own Christmas and New Year's Eve, like with [1980’s] 'Happy New Year'.”
"Don't Shut Me Down"
“At that time we were kind of getting the hang of what the ABBAtars would be. This is about a woman who has broken up and regrets breaking up. And she is going to come back and see if the guy will take her back. So she sits on a bench in a park and it gets dark. And finally she gets the courage up to go and knock on the door. That's it at face value, but I see it as us, as ABBAtars, knocking on the doors of the fans: Please take us as we are now and don't shut us down. It's a little flirt with the disco of the '70s, but other than that, I don't think that any of the old songs have had any impact on the new songs.”
"Just a Notion"
“It's from '78 and it's never been released in its entirety before. There's been snippets on RUclips, but we thought it's a great song and it has very good vocals on it. Benny did a new backing track, so the band is new but the voices are old. And it illustrates in a way what we are doing in the ABBAtar concert in London, because we will have a live band but the original vocals.”
"I Can Be That Woman"
“It's a country song, in essence. And a little gesture to the queen of country, as far as I'm concerned: Tammy Wynette. The good dog is called Tammy. There's a lot of stuff going into that song, but it's basically about someone who has come down from an addiction and finally come down into real life and is sorry about all the wasted years. But there's hope at the end of the tunnel: I can be that woman now. Only we know what is fact and what is fiction about our life experiences together. It's a kind of freedom that you get. With 70, you get that freedom.”
"Keep an Eye on Dan"
“Dan is the little child; his two parents are divorced and he is being left with one parent. All of us who have been divorced know what it's like to leave that little kid and seeing how absorbed that little kid is with the other parent. And he waves, or she, and you stand there and you feel, 'Argh.' I find it interesting to explore things that happen in relationships that haven't been explored before. I don't think that this has.”
"Bumblebee"
“I've always found bumblebees or squids as powerful symbols for what we might lose with climate change. It's a symbol of the loneliness we will feel when these creatures perhaps vanish because they cannot adapt.”
"No Doubt About It"
“I've known a few people who kind of flare up and can't help it, but then very quickly sort of get calm again and say, 'Sorry, sorry, I shouldn't have done that. I shouldn't have said that.' So it is this woman, in that situation she is incensed with her husband, who is very calm. He knows, he just waits for it. And in the end it comes.”
"Ode to Freedom"
“The concept of freedom is so intriguing and it's so different for different kinds of people. This song is so majestic. I could never say what my freedom is, because that would be received as, 'Oh, you can say that you are rich, you're famous. Da, da.' This is not my ode to freedom; it's about how if I ever wrote one, it would be simple. I don't know what it would be about, but I wish someone would write one.”
Thank you so much for posting Björn's fascinating back story song descriptions, Leila Shampoo! Hadn't come across that yet. Where did you find it?
ABBA's lyrics are as perfectly multilayered in meaning and interpretation as all the melodies, vocal harmonies & instrumentations. Björn is an ingenious lyricist! No doubt about it!
Very much enjoyed your album review, Blizzards!
I thoroughly LOVE the entire Voyage album! Every track is top notch! Still can't believe this is actually happening. It's like a dream! 💖💝💝💖
@@ABBAWhatnots you can find it when you click on iTunes and click on the album and it stands in the top
My favorit is When you danced With me
I loved the whole album, it's a masterpiece, I can't describe the roller coaster of feelings your songs made me feel. My favorite is Litle things, thanks for your reaction, and I can't wait to see your reactions to the other albums.
Ditto. LOVE IT!!
Keep an eye on Dan and Bumblebee are my favorites. They are both much deeper that we can think.
Bumblebees
are endangered. I am so glad that ABBA is paying attention to this important
insect. It is essential for humanity's survival, together with the bees, as we all know. In addition,
it is a miracle that this wonderful insect can fly: so small wings and a chubby
body. I love this song. A love song to the bumblebees. Thank you, ABBA! All my love, Lena
I guess Lena and I are both Swedish. When I think this is not only about bumblebees, the bumblebee be here is a symbol for nature.
As a long-term Abba fan, the album took 2 or 3 listens and then it just fell into place. Just two words... "The Visitors" That has to be your next one
He's getting through all of them I think! So he's done Voulez Vous but hasn't finished editing because this came out. SO I reckon he just keep going with Super Trouper which is absolutely fantastic, and then onto the Visitors. For me on second listen I really loved this album. on first listen loved some of the songs and had a love for hearing it all.
Not only does ABBA's music move me, I am also moved by the comments of the people who have been touched by it. I realize that those of us who admire them make up a great community.
Awesome to watch you enjoy the album. I have been on a listening loop of "No Doubt About It", my new favorite track on the album. Frida is terrific, the song reminds me of her Shine solo album and maybe a bit of Elaine by ABBA. ABBA records are always growers and the critics crucify them on EVERY album release for it... but who cares what they think! There are millions of people who will love each of these new songs for their own personal reasons. Something gets in on the first listen of a new ABBA track even if you were like "...meh" when you first heard it. You find yourself wanting to go back and give it another listen! My top Voyage tracks would be No Doubt About It, I Still Have Faith in You, Keep Your Eye On Dan, Don't Shut Me Down, Ode to Freedom, Just a Notion. Can't wait to receive my yellow vinyl of it.
Yeah there are so many memorable moments from the album and there would definitely be at least one song that everybody enjoys. You were able to get a yellow vinyl of Voyage? 😲 I didn't even know there were yellow ones out there, I preordered the blue, as it was the only colour my local online record shop sold.
@@blizzardz9797 Believe it or not it was a Target special release with the alternative ABBAtar cover.
Wow, your list of favourite tracks is identical to mine! It's always amazing when a 10-track album has 6 or 7 high quality songs, this is almost unheard of nowadays.
I was very happy with the album on first hearing and each subsequent hearing makes me love the songs even more. Mature, classy, exquisite. Keeping all the magical ABBA ingredients. They have not lost it. I love this album. Totally dignified and appropriate for how I believe all 4 members see themselves right now. ❤
I have to say I love Bumblebee, I find it to be an incredibly soothing and calming song, one that you can just close your eyes and listen to and it takes you visually right to the garden. Such a sweet and adorable song :-)
I am 54 and a life long fan of ABBA and I have to say that it is refreshing to see the younger generation embrace them and this album! Cheers!
I'm actually starting to hear it as a lament for one's oncoming death or perhaps a lamentation for (I hate to even say it) a dying planet. Oscillating between enjoying the happiness of the moment, but also in sorrow of the approaching end (or the threat that exists that could end us), and that the present happiness is real, but might be/is temporary.
I really liked your review and its great a young perosn is enjoying Voyage so much. Us old 'Bumblebees' wont be around forever to keep this music alive so its great young people are enjoying this, especially those who never expected to hear a new ABBA album again. Favourites for me at the moment, I Still Hvae Faith In You, When You Danced With Me, Dont Shut Me Down, Ode To Freedom, Keep an Eye On Dan and I Can Be That Woman is possibly one of Agnethas greatest vocals ever. infact I love it all.
I love the album so much....emotional!
Absolutely! This album has everything and I enjoyed it so much.
@@blizzardz9797 me too, I think it is the perfect ending to their releases.
Hey Blizzardz. What an album...stunning is how I would describe it. I cried so many times these past 2 days. Only ABBA can evoke my emotions. Happy and sad all at one go. When you danced with me should be the Christmas #1. Its out of this world. Never thought they could surpass their September 2 releases which had me balling a whole week. Here we go again. Little things should also be making the yearly Christmas rounds. My other 2 favourites are I could be that woman and Bumblebee..sorry about your bad experience with them..finally Thank You for the amazing review as always. You've put in so much effort and I appreciate you. 🙏❤
Yeah it is just breathtaking and I have been listening to it non-stop after I finished with this video! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my reaction :)
john carpenter called when you danced with me magnificent
:) You are right; in a way it is upsetting to finish listening to this superb album. Because now we know these ten new masterpieces, but we also know that these were probably their last songs. And when will we ever receive a similar gift again. I very much enjoyed your thorough review of all the songs and, funnily, I agree with you on most of your observations and comments. I am glad that you as an Irishman were particularly honored by When you danced with me, it once again made me want to visit that country. And sorry to hear the distress that bees have caused you…
The production of each and every song is immaculate and they will all enter in the hall of masterpieces of pop music. The voices of Agnetha and Frida give the songs a soul that will leave a legacy in this world forever. The first Abba record that I bought was the Album and I saw Abba in concert in Frankfurt in 1979. They have followed me and I have followed them and being reunited with them after 40 years is kind of heartbreaking. The question that I now also have to ask myself is how 40 years can pass so quickly. Abba have grown older, my mum has grown old and I am a mature man myself now, in a way we went through a lot together. Each song holds so many memories; it brings me joy and sometimes hurts. It is the quality of timelessness that comes with them and that is the aspect that reconciles me with the fact of time passing.
I am glad that you also sense all these things when you are listening to their songs. You are very good at doing that and you are kind and show respect to the gift that they are giving to all of us. Their album for me is first of all an act of generosity because with Abba`s music a certain spirit follows that has a wisdom that nothing is 100% one thing or the other, which one can sense from the melancholy that even some of their happier songs have ... Thanks for taking the time to give us your experience of their music and for doing such a great job. All the best to you in Ireland - keep up the good work ...
Ode to freedom just blew me away ...so beautiful and powerful in its message...bjorn is truly a master of lyrics...what a song to end their legacy ❤🇮🇪 Ireland
What do you understand it's message to be? I found it confusing. It seemed sceptical, even cynical, but I could be missing it's point entirely.
@@MarkJohnson-dr4ws it deals with the hypocrisy of certain, rich and privileged stars singing freedom songs whilst living the dream life themselves....also,selling out for the big bucks,whilst pretending to be one with the people....Adel would be the latest singer to fall into this category....sold her soul for the American dream....
I really enjoyed listening to a young person share their reflections on the new album. Thank you 😀
Keep an Eye on Dan is musically one of my favourites. The storyline quite emotional. The use of drum creates real impact. Love it. One thing that no one has picked up on in the reviews I have watched is the ending music of Keep an Eye on Dan. As the song comes to a close, the music is that from SOS. I wonder if that is intended to have some special meaning placed at the end of the song.
Well done!! 👍
Feels like KAEOD is a follow-up to S.O.S, lyrically. KAEOD is a total banger. This one should be released as a third single instead of JAN.
I appreciate your honest heartfelt and mature reactions to this new album ABBA Voyage…. It’s for me a a gift from heaven as a long-standing ABBA fan I’ve waiting for this Album for over 30 yrs and God have they delivered 😢 This new album is for me a unique package of vintage champagne 🥂 that has only matured better with age 🙌
An album like this does not need a top 5 indeed. You go with the flow on the music, the songs and attention to lyrics is wounderful to watch. Don’t feel presurred to release and just do it in your own flow. When you are ready to publish it’s fine. I’ve learned from this abba record and 40 years time elepse that only writing, singing and working when the time is right is more important that the amount of creative work. I’ve been waiting for all this time knowing that only when they would all feel up for it they would do another album. I can’t express what this music means to me but it’s a great gift as you mentioned. I don’t mind you take time! When you are ready it’s the best time. Be yourself and keep making video’s without pressure! They are good and hartfelt as they are. Thanks again!!
The end of "Keep an eye on Dan" is the piano intro of SOS. Only long terms fans got it in the very first earing. Also, the song as vibes from The Visitors era.
Loved your review. This album is fantastic. I love ABBA since I have memory. ❤️
And please, embrace the bees. Forgive the bee that stung you. We REALLY need them. You don't have to love them, just understand how essential they are to our existence.😉
this^
Geat how Frida has the Lead on Bumblebee. She sounds great
Thank you so much for your nice reactions. Calm and still deep, nice. I am an ABBA-fan for 44 years since I was 7 years old and I just love it Massively. It just touches the core of my heart as always and cleanses me from trouble and just gives me soooo much joy!! I love ABBA!🥰
Thanks so much for your very efficient, honest, in depth Voyage reaction. I feel like we speak the same soul-music-language when it comes to Abba. Their lyrics and storytelling are from a different planet. Abba from the 70ies, now in their 70ies...the guys still as creative as ever, the ladies still with those beautiful voices. Most of all they stayed true to themselves... Now and then combined. Almost impossible to pick the Top 5. 'Don't shut me down' and 'Ode to Freedom' are masterpieces, in my humble opinion. Also love 'Keep an eye on Dan'... So uniquely different yet unmistakably Abba! 'Wen you danced with me' and 'Just a notion' make me happy and move my body all over my appartement 🕺😊 'Little things' is such a simple yet stunning Christmas Lullaby. 'I still have faith in you' such a beautiful Hommage to themselves and their fans; masterpiece as well. I could go on and on. But you summarized it perfectly in every way. Thank you and keep up the amazing work. Never loose that passion of yours.
Cheers mate, Yves
This album is a masterpiece. Thanks for your great reaction.
I’ve binged the ABBA and Lil Nas videos on your channel today. So far, as a lifelong fan and nerd, I’ve commented on your videos to fill you in with bits of information. But watching this video, I burst into tears watching you react to When You Danced With Me. So emotional.
This Album is epic. It‘s one of my favorite Album of all times. I can‘t say witch of the Tracks I like most because they all are so phenomenal.
I love it so much.
Thank you for this rescting Video and sorry for my english .
Greetings from Germany
The Comeback of the Century
10 new ABBA classics for us to cherish.
thank you ABBA .i cant express how much i love them.
Bumblebee is growing on me in emotional significance. At first it felt too...patronizing? Twee? But now I hear not just a cautionary message, but an actual lament for one's oncoming death or perhaps (I hate to even say it) a dying planet. Oscillating between enjoying the happiness of the moment, but also in sorrow of the approaching end, or possibility of the end, and that the present happiness is real, but might be/is temporary. Getting a little emotional.
I can hears strains of "the piper" in "bumblebee"......love it,simplified perfection.....
Right at the end of ‘Keep an Eye on Dan’, there’s a little quote from their huge 1975 pop hit about heartbreak, ‘SOS!’
ABBA VOYAGE ALBUM=MASTERPIECE
ABBA, THE GREATEST MUSICAL GIFT TO THE WORLD 🤩🤩🤩🤩
an special comment about
Don't shut me down
the new ABBA masterpiece
the Seventh Wonder of ABBA
the sweet melody of the piano and the violins, the neat rhyme in the prose and the excellent modulation and interpretation of Agnetha as an extraordinary storyteller in that introduction is an anthology
and the last minute, with the music and the choirs growing, the voices of Agnetha and Frida in a climate elevated to incredible atmospheres, they transmit to us the light and the joy of the return and reunion of ABBA
more than 40 years later
Don't shut me down
came to alter all the rankings and Top 10 that all ABBA fans had
I feel that, shortly after the ABBA Voyage concerts begin in May 2022
"Don't shut me down" has the magic and joy of "Waterloo" with which ABBA swept the Eurovision and shock all the world
Great video mate! I thoroughly agree with you. A superb album, worthy of their past triumphs!
Amazing feedback. Honest, and truth. Thank you. Ode to Freedom broke me. 👍
Firstly, I wish YOU lots of success going forward. Well deserved as far as I am concerned as your Channel has been a kind of "serendipity" find. I appreciate your maturity and approach with your reactions. I sit very still and just listen as you give your feedback and reactions.
I was not quite sure what to expect with this Album. I was expecting a few more up-tempo songs and maybe even "similar" music to their previous kind of hits. Then I sat back and asked myself why would I expect that! And would we really want that. I don't quite think so.
And with that I listened to the album again and really enjoyed those oh-so familiar voices that we have all come to know and love. So appreciative of that. I also cleared my mind and REALLY listened to the "evolution" of ABBA with their new songs and arrangements. It came to me that it's not about the Hits but rather about the intrinsic value of their creative process and production, and it is clearly brilliant in this album. I am really very happy and grateful for this album and it is so good to add a few more ABBA songs to the already large ABBA collection that I have. Who would have ever thought that this would ever happen. Enriching indeed.
Incredible, wonderful, unexpected album... B, you got to know fans like me, between 40 / 50 years, we were waiting for this for decades... So it means so mucho for us... And we are so glad young people like you are enjoing this too... Love your channel, and waiting for Super Trouper and The Visitors!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!!
This album is a great overview of everything ABBA is great at. Voyage is a 10 for me
Bjorn said it's a country tune dedicated to Tammy Wynette, hence the name for the dog. In case you don't know the story, Tammy Wynette was married to George Jones, Both were country singers. She was addicted to prescription drugs, and he was an alcoholic, so they had terrible fights in their marriage, it was all over the tabloids, but they still loved each other. A very sad story, they're both gone now, Tammy was only 55.
Ah okay, very interesting. I was not aware of that story but it is great to get a bit of backstory behind that song. Thanks for the insight :)
thanks I was unaware of that too but it makes sense
Where did Björn say this? I want to check out that interview.
@@rasul01 its posted on the Genius song lyrics page for this song. A direct quote from Bjorn.
Interesting how they threw in another tribute with one of the chorus musical melodies to Roxette and one of their leads Marie who died in 2019. The motif came from their song Listen to your heart whivh also makes some sense within the song in terms of meaning also.
When you danced with me has a great Irishness about it, and not just a passing hint of Irish sounding music. It'll be popular across Ireland and Scotland and I see it being played at many a festive ceilidh. I think so far that this is my favourite track from the album. Little Things is too twee, even for a hardened Abba fan. It's in sharp contrast to Happy New Year which is a song which really makes you think about the meaning of life and the bleakness of the future.
I quite like I can be that woman but it does feel very much like a musical theatre number. It's about alcoholism and the lack of trust that partners have towards the alcoholic. The vocals are great of course. Keep and eye on Dan has the lovely little SOS line at the end which works well and is like an Easter Egg hidden for knowing fans. Bumblebee is just lovely, with a smashing ethereal and Scottish/Irish/Scandi sound to it. No Doubt about it is a hidden gem. Very catchy hooks, great vocals (are these singers really in their 70s? They don't sound much different to their voices on The Visitors.) Ode to freedom is the last track on the last Abba album ever. In a sense it does the same thing as Like an angel passing through my room on The Visitors, but I think that LAAPTMR wins that battle easily.
Blizzard - a lovely review as usual and you make many interesting points. You're a wee pro. Incidentally, you have a nice clock which kept grabbing my eye as I watched. It looks a 1930s art deco style, oak wood.
I like the picture on his wall.
When you danced with me will be an Irish wedding anthem.
100%
Especially in kilkenny...
Was looking forward to your insites into this Album! Great commentary . Some of the reviews have been mixed for this . But I’m definitely a massive fan of the latest work .
I actually haven't looked at other reviews for this album yet, but it is sad to hear that some of them have been mixed. It's good to hear that you are a massive fan of the album and personally so am I... I enjoyed the whole experience.
You make a great new ABBA fan - welcome in the club! Thank you for your reaction - I enjoyed watching. ❤️
Very thoughtful comments and sensible... ABBA at its best!
Thank you very much for such a detailed review. You approached it very mindfully. Well done!
the best reaction video so far. and i have watched a lot of them. Keep it up !
ABBA is classic, everlasting music. Blessings from Zwolle, the Netherlands!
You did a great job. Thanks from Switzerland, were Voyage ist No. 1 in the itune charts 👍
Oh wow that is amazing, I am very happy for them!
Hey Blizzardz that was really enjoyable and I loved your bumblebee 🐝 story 😂 I hope your okay now 👍 long live the bees peace out
Gorgeous amazing album ♥
Ode to freedom is a masterpiece ♥
ode to freedom!
I Loved looking your reaction for ABBA voyage. Continue, you are wonderful.
Easter Eggs.....
Did you catch the small keyboard run of SOS at the end of Keep an Eye on Dan??
And The Fernando Pipes on Bumble Bee....
Album is utterly charming, and so are you.
Oh yes, he is! So adorable and heartwarming and honest as well ❤️
Love your reviews. Well considered and put together
I love seeing someone of your age having the chance to react to a new ABBA album, they way we were able to in the past. Memories of getting the LP from the local record shop, then sitting with it in it's bag on the bus, with all the anticipation of hearing new songs! It's great that RUclips allows me to hear what other people think of it. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I do.
Love it stuck 8n my head
Great review..greetings from ABBA land, Sweden 🇸🇪 looking forward to your next...
For the first time from Abba's 9 albums, this album I actually liked all the songs. Their 8 other albums, not every song I like. But this album is the first. That means yes this album was well produced
Blizzardz- please forgive that bee who attacked you - he was probably scared - or possibly he mistook you for a large flower - I must confess I listened to this last night on my own and I was somewhat let down - only a few songs stood out to me - but listening with you this morning - I love EVERY SONG - Blizzardz - YOU MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER - thank you Blizzardz
Yeah it was a few years ago, so I could find it in my heart to forgive the poor bugger. Oh really? Haha I was able to change your perspective on the album, I love it! 😅 Thanks man!
Two years later and how I'm loving your reaction.
Thank you!
❤❤❤❤
Great album and great review. Its really tough to pick out ur fav track on the album as they are all are amazing and so different from one another in all respect. Bravo ABBA and thanks for this precious departing gift
ABBA = bittersweet & storytelling
Fantastic review of the album. You always get it right with your analysis of songs and albums. Love your hair and glasses. Would love to see how you look as a cartoon. :)
Great reaction. Thank you!
This album is pure magic. ABBA being unapologetically ABBA. The “ABBA sound” has been maintained, with sophistication and maturity in the lyrics. They took a gamble by doing this album and they hit the jackpot!
Bumblebee and No doubt about it ....my favourites
It's Agnetha's album
Really great video, and album. Abba haven't missed a beat.
I have a feeling one or two members of ABBA appreciate your reactions.
Agh dude I've just started watching this but already I had to stop and comment because when I first heard "When You Danced With Me" on Friday, I thought, "Blizz will love this!". Like you say, instrumentation, vocals, lyrics... all perfect ABBA. Tbh this song is in my Voyage top 5. I'm from the UK but I'm proper glad true Irish fans have finally got the tribute they deserve ☘️.
Yeah 100% man, that song is amazing and I say I agree with you when it comes to ranking my top 5. 😂 It's sorta like a homage and it's still breathtaking every time I listen to the song! :)
Thank you for this interesting, enjoyable hour with your reaction to that wonderful album.
No worries and thank you for taking the time to watch my reaction :)
We’ve all been loving our voyage! It’s quite a ride!
Well done, mate. Good job. Wonderful album.
The harmonies on "Little Things" are phenomenal! I have read comments that the women's voices had obviously lost something, however listening to the beginning of this song it could have been recorded 40 years ago. I feel that Frida and Agneth were destined to be brought together to share their emotions, experiences, and voices with the world. Their ability to project emotion through performance is unmatchable, particularly looking back at "The Winner Takes It All" and "Knowing Me Knowing You " recorded after the breakup of their marriages and publically performed. They had to have had each other as a support system. I don't think that there has ever been a duo with the talent and connection of these ladies who are the epitome of class, dignity, humility and gratitude. With the music of Bjorn and Benny, voices of Frida and Agnetha, use of creative technology, and new music after 40 years ABBA has earned an esteemed spot in music history.
thnx for the ride! A very mature album.
Exactly.Very mature.Happy to be 60 to apprciate IT fully
Such a great reaction, very high quality.
Appreciate that!
Brilliant album . Not trying to be down with the kids musically. I love it!
To those who gave a negative review of this ABBA Voyage release.. it's not about whether it's good or bad. this new album by ABBA is their gift to their fans and to the world. this is their last album.. their last songs. we have to just say Thank You Abba for giving us this wonderful gift. i love everything about this album but the most special to me is that ABBA gave us one more album with 10 new songs to add to our ABBA playlist. Thank You ABBA!
The instrument on bumblebees is the humble recorder! And bumblebees very rarely sting... they're much less aggressive than the honey bee.
Great review. Like you, I love the album
Listening songs with you is so much fun!
Special comment of "Voyage"
It's new to put in the right order, I"m still listening and discover new things
until now I put "Voyage" from the middle to the top
better than "The Visitors" & "Voulez Vous"
so good as "Super Trouper" & "ABBA"
only behind "The Album" & "Arrival "
About the songs of "Voyage"
favourite song: "Don't shut me down"
(masterpiece! 10pts)
only a level bellow (9pts):
I still have faith in you
Just a Notion
another level bellow (8pts):
When you danced with me
Kep one eye on Dan
No doubt about it
Ode to Freedom
another level bellow (7pts):
Little things
I can be that woman
the last level (6pts)
Bumblebee
My order could be
1- Don't shut me down
2- Just a Notion
3- I still have faith in You
4- Ode to Freedom
5- When you danced with me
6- Kep an eye on Dan
7- No doubt about it
8- I can be that woman
9- Little things
10- Bumblebee
In facts, until now:
#1 The Album (+8 pts)
#2 Arrival (8pts)
#3 Voyage (7,5pts)
#4 Super Trouper (7,5pts)
#5 ABBA (-7,5pts)
#6 The Visitors (+7pts)
#7 Voulez Vous (7pts)
#8 Ring Ring (+6pts)
#9 Waterloo (6pts)
Great review!! My top 5:
1.dont shut me down
2.i still have faith in you
3.ode to freedom
4.keep an eye on dan
5.just a notion
Je ne suis pas tout seul.. ... (happy to know I'm not alone) 😉
You are young to know about Abba I'm very happy.. wonderful... it's great young people have a interesting in abba 👌👍
The meaning I get from BUMBLEBEE is a reference to those living 100 and 150 years from now, or 1000 years from now, whom would not be able to experience the hum of bumblebee or any other forms of life. That's my take from that track.
Just simply Class!!!
I love this Album. Keep an eye on Dan Is mgga. Has Erasure vibes, Love SOS at the end
The next ABBA album that you should react to is Waterloo. My favorite tracks on this album are: My Mama Said, Watch Out and Gonna Sing You My Love Song
I **love** that you can already mouth the words to "Just a Notion" after reacting to it before! It's a great challenge to lots of misguided ABBA fans who feel the other vintage unreleased track "Just Like That" should have been on the album instead, to the point where these "fans" have decided they hate "Just A Notion". In reality, those fans can't see that it's still classic ABBA, and the fact that a young new reactor like you loves the song and has learned the words just proves it! 😀
I appreciate that man! 🙏 I f**kin love "Just A Notion". I say its one of my top 5 for sure 😁😂
Actually..."Just A Notion" is one of my favorite ABBA tracks ever!! From the moment I heard that clip on the "Thank You For The Music" box set ...I fell in love with it, and resigned to the fact that was it for that song; so you can imagine how ecstatic I was knowing it was going to be on this album. As far as all the "Just Like That" fans... Come on now... Benny himself said they just did not feel comfortable with the way it came out, that it wasn't coming together like they wanted it to. But that's no reason to hate this song jeez I think masterpiece that showcase is all four of their vocals!
I rate it three out of five.
They are 70+ and one have to acknowledge that. After that note to self, I find it touching and sincere. Also they do their thing, and don't give a crap.
That's an attitude I like.
No fancy producers, they chose to do it their way all the way.
And they still pick styles from both here and there- like they always have. 💪
I totally agree. ABBA stay true to themselves. Making music they love and people love them in return. Take Madonna for an example. She´s trying hard to appeal to a younger audience. Well, she´s forgetting her older fans and the younger ones don´t care about her.
Can't wait for you to see your Voulez Vous reaction! Then for you to find the utter craft and beauty in Super Trouper, then the experimentation and darkness plus meaning in The Visitors. Have to say the S.O.S. piano motif at the end of Keep an eye on Dan is from the album before Arrival self titled "ABBA". It's an excellent track, one of the best pure pop songs you'll hear, on an excellent album.
The Voyage album is really amazing.
So glad and grateful for the younger generation that is discovering ABBA!
I find almost all of ABBA`s songs/lyrics are personal. Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Annifrid are all humble, nice, honest and decent human beings; down to earth people.
They are just like anybody else, with all of their flaws, traumas, embarrassments, difficulties etc. They know that, and they do not put themselves over anybody else. In addition, they are even generous with sharing those painful experiences with us, so that we have the opportunity to feel our own pain - and heal it. They also share their joy and happiness with us; all their precious feelings. That is why their music touches all of us, young as old and everyone in between. That makes their music so GREAT, and SPECIAL. I think. What do you think?
In addition, all about ABBA is natural. They could easily have artificially “fixed” the ladies “older” voices and other things, but they refrained from doing so. Their music it is genuine right through
As far as I know, no other band is doing the same today; the temptation is too big to fix almost everything to perfection. ABBAs music is therefore REAL MUSIC. Today it is unusual, which makes them so BIG!
Both "Little Things" and "Bumblebee" could end up as animated videos. Using ABBAtars would be over the top but it would be unexpected if they did that. Great analysis your the first I've heard get "I can be that Woman" is a country song also you heard the Lord of the Rings vibe in "Bumblebee". "Keep an Eye on Dan", "I Still have Faith in You", "Don't Shut Me Down", and "Bumblebee" are my favorite songs on the album.
B! Let’s go, baby! Excited to see you, to listen to this album, and to react to this album with you! First of all, where are you? It’s a different setting. Yes, B, we enjoy you, your channel, and your content! Glad to be here, my friend. Let’s do this: 1). I Still Have Faith in You - definitely a beautiful song. What gorgeous vocals. Wow! Sounds like she could be singing this in a Broadway play. Yes, very emotional. “We need one another.” I can see the appreciation in your face as you listen to this beautiful track. I can see how it touches you. Beautiful. “Breathtaking. Wonderfully orchestrated… top class, top class.” I could not have said it better, B. In fact, I am going to put my thumb and two fingers together and send a kiss, like you like to do! You nailed that reaction, my friend.. 2). When You Danced With Me - Wow! Yes, yes. “A bit of an Irish tinge.” I know you would like this! “Nordic, Irish vibe.” That’s you, B! 3). Little Things - Christmas song? Hmmmm. Love your reaction when the children choir kicked in! Speechless! Ok, you agree with me that’s it’s a Christmas tune. Look, B, I could just listen to you read the lyrics! Beautifully done. 4). Just A Notion - You’re lip-syncing and grooving to this song! 🕺. I like it! Don’t need to apologize for anything, B. Yes, love you reading these lyrics. Wow! 5). Don’t Shut Me Down - the intro sounds like another tune that could be on Broadway. Wow, I just love her vocals. Really nice when the band kicks in. Great groove to this song. Beautiful. You could put this song right along other ABBA classics and it would fit right in. Your reading of these lyrics is knocking me down. I am loving the way you are doing this reaction. 6). I Can Be That Woman - Strong ballad here. That “screw you” lyric really popped out at me. Really nice interpretation of these lyrics, B! 👏👏. 7). Keep An Eye on Dan - Interesting music here. I’m curious to hear your reaction at the end if this tune. Your smiling and your eyes are darting! I think you like it a lot. Now you’re getting into the groove! Another lyrical deep dive! 👏👏. You know Kramer v. Kramer?! That’s an old classic! Wow, B! You did fantastic in isolating that flow in that chorus! Yes, B, and action packed musical score. That’s it, my friend. Good job! 👊👊. 8). Bumblebbe - Did you mistype that title? That spelling looks odd. I like those wind instruments. Is that a flute or a recorder? Beautiful. So this is a song about actual bumblebees? Man, B, I’m telling you, I’m loving your reading of these lyrics. Hahahaha. You just made me laugh about your story about getting stung by a bee. 😂🤣. 9). No Doubt About It - This is an upbeat tune. I find it troubling analyzing this song, too. I did not know two members of ABBA got married, had a kid, and then got divorced. Good info, B! 10). Ode to Freedom - This song sounds like it could be epic (with the violin playing). I really like these vocals, like the whole group is singing together. The song just builds. I agree with the “movie score sound” observation. I think the song ended too quickly, though. I wish it continued to grow and build. Final comments: I agree with you that ABBA fans will really like this album. I’m not a big ABBA fan, but I was impressed with this record. How long has it been since ABBA last released their last album? This is a reunion album of sorts? B, I sincerely appreciate all the time it takes for you to record and edit these videos. I’m putting my thumb and two fingers together and throwing you a kiss! 😘 Thanks so much ❤️. I’ve enjoyed spending this hour with you, B, and I’m looking forward to seeing where you go next. I’ll be seeing you in the next one. Peace out…..
Yeah I moved my chair around to a different side of the table haha (Hence the different background..) 1) I am glad to hear that you enjoyed "I Still Have Faith in You" as much as I did. It is a superb opener and an overall fantastic/gorgeous tune. All emotions just come through within this song. 2) Yeah that song was a banger and I really appreciated the Irish influence they took upon this song :) 3) Yeah I am still so happy that they chose to put a Christmas song on this album. Like this album overall is very like an "Xmas Gift" and it should become this years #1 Christmas Album haha. 5) Yeah this song is just immaculate... when I first heard this track, I fell in love with it and I still have a huge appreciation for it now. Yeah I thought I would change up this reaction and sort "deep-dive" into the songwriting to understand it a bit more and thinking back to the video now.. I am sort of glad I done that :) 7) This song is definitely in my Top 5 100%. I loved every bit of this and I really enjoyed digging into the lyrics. Kramer vs Kramer is a fantastic film and the acting/storytelling is amazing!. 8) Haha good eye.. yes I misspelled "Bumblebee". I will read into the lyrics more often so with future album reactions :). 10) Yeah I thought Ode to Freedom was an incredible finale for the album!.
Overall.. I appreciate the feedback and analysis as always my friend. I appreciate you noticing the time and effort that goes into these videos too but I enjoy doing them and I do them for ye. I am lucky to have awesome supporters! :) I will see you in the next one man..., Peace Out!
@@blizzardz9797 You’re the best, B. Simply the best, That’s it. That’s the comment!
Hi bro, have loved all your previous ABBA albums reactions.
And I was enjoying every reaction you give, that is, until I arrive at your No Doubt About It reaction.
Contrary to your personal perception on it, I (and many online friends of mine) thought that this is such a sweet and down to earth take on a normal man-woman/husband-wife every day relationship. There's nothing negative about it at all, if you view the lyric from a more down to earth, practical and comedic perspectives.
In reality, the woman protagonist in the song is taking the blame for the mistakes she makes, but only after she freaked out and overreacted about it. And she's also potraying the husband in a very positive light, describing him as a matured, calm, patient husband, being so much concerned about the wife's overreaction on things in their everyday live.
It's a beautiful cute songs, if taken lightly but meaningfully, and many of us simply love it.
I p++ssed myself laughing at your comments on Bumblebee. Bees are currently going extinct and if their populations collapse completely then so will our entire food chain.
So, quite an important topic.
Very nice, appreciative reaction to the album, though.
It's so hard to make a Top 5 out of this Album. Every song is special.
Literally!
Keep An Eye On Dan is strange subject matter for an uptempo dance tune. I am reminded of the song Changes by Olivia Newton John, which is worth hearing, and she wrote it herself.
as a young person i appreciate your insightful interpretations of every track on this amazing comeback album. as a super fan i hope this isnt the final album. it would be unfair to come back after 40 years and then leave us again. if another album comes out say next year it will be their 10th studio album which is a nice round number to end on. all of them had a joyous reunion and experience doing this again so to me anyways why wouldnt you want to do it again next year? as they say never say never so am crossing fingers and toes another album is eminent.
"No doubt about it" could be a sequel to "should I laugh or cry "....