I'm of the opinion that the EMI 1972 'Anni-Frid Lyngstad' album should be counted. Though it was made up
of singles recorded between 1967 and 1972 those songs had not appeared on previous LP's so it's not really
a 'compilation' album. Or is it? Anyway I wont list it so....
1. Ensam -
There's seriously hardly anything I don't like about this. Yes, even 'Syrtaki' 
. Fun, ballsey, great songs throughout,
ABBA's backing band cutting loose, Frida in top form. 'Ett Liv I Solen' with the volume cranked up is simply hair raising-ly
awesome. One of those albums that are completed art-forms in themselves and didn't need bonus tracks tacked on
the re-issues.
2. Djupa Andetag -
What a comeback. By her own admission the passing years meant she could no longer reach her highest notes but
what the hell, the precision, the power, the warmth was still there. Great melodies throughout. 'Vem Kommer
Sara Vem Ikvall' followed by 'Sista Valsen Med Dig' is stunning.
3. Something's Going On -
Well she wanted a departure from the ABBA sound and that was sure achieved. Phil Collins trademark 'gated'
drumming permeates this album. A couple of songs don't work for me. Most though are excellent. Frida rocks it out
with 'Tell Me It's Over' to the tearjerker 'You Know What I Mean'.
4. Shine -
Got to say, keep re-listening to this album and it continues to grow on me. 'Come To Me (I Am Woman)' is a lovely
song and 'Don't Do It' has a gorgeous acoustic guitar accompaniment. The title track and 'Slowly', a B & B
composition are very good too.
5. Frida -
One of them's gotta be last but I prefer to think 5th most liked. EMI with Benny producing finally got their act together
and got Frida away from singing Oom-pah schlagers to branching out to songs that really showcased her voice. The
beautifully pure sung 'Tre Kvart Fran Nu' sets the tone. The definitive 'Lycka' imo and 'Barnen Sover' follow.
. Fun, ballsey, great songs throughout,