Voyage, follow-up?

Hi Voulez, this is an interesting point and very hard to answer. I think it is a remarkable achievement for ABBA to record " Voyage " 40 years on after the release of " The Visitors ". It is a very good album and Agnetha and Frida still know how to " belt out " a song or two. I adore " Voyage " and it has become my favourite ABBA studio album. I for one would more than welcome another studio output but it may be unlikely as Benny was quite resolute in confirming during a recent interview that " Voyage " would be the very last album from ABBA. You never know he might change his mind. Let's hope so. There are rumours circulating about the possible release of something special to mark the anniversary of 50 years since ABBA first recorded together back in 1972 with " People Need Love " as well as the forthcoming concert in May 2022.

I couldn't agree more Voulez, a totally mature ABBA. Another studio album would be great indeed. The major release could be a boxed set ABBA anthology or a special compilation including the singles from " Voyage " as well as the old classics. Maybe a multitude of coloured vinyls or vinyl box sets. I can't contain my excitement. Watch this space !

I'd like their sign-off effort to leave me feeling the sort of chill you get when you're outside in weather colder than you anticipated and you're not wearing enough layers: a lovely, wintry bleakness.

I don't think there will be one. I see the Voyage album has a one-off.

I just appreciate the 40 year comeback.

I think that pretty much sums it up.

We can fantasise about new albums until we're blue in the face, but line has probably been drawn. I suppose the next steps may involve some kind of compilation? The topic of reshaping and reissuing Gold has been mentioned often enough, but will they risk tampering with a proven cash cow? I can't see them squandering the success of the comeback by simply sitting back. Whether those two unreleased songs will see the light of day is up to ABBA - they have a proven track record of teasing/tormenting fans on that front. Let's hope that the Voyage concert project really does deliver the goods. I think that once the general public (and, let's face it, quite a number of devoted fans) get a reasonable understanding of what to expect, the remaining tickets will fly off the shelves. Having spearheaded a groundbreaking development in the entertainment industry would be an incredible way of signing off on an amazing 50-year career.

There is no harm in being Optimistic, and equally Realistic, l am both, if Abba have the desire and Creativity to come together, Two things come to mind, Frida is on record, with saying Never say Never, so she has not Completely Closed the door. Then Benny mentioned two other Songs left over, Why? Knowing, the persistent questions around the 'Just Like That' Saga. Plus The CMP rumours, that he is privvy to some potential exciting News for fans.

Benny & Bjorn are still working, they have their New Musical In Swedish, 'Pippa longstocking' Opening in Stockholm In July; Benny recently said he is enjoying life more in his older years. So only time will reveal, Personally l think there maybe more to come.

A deluxe edition with those two unreleased songs and some remixes would be welcomed. A proper video with the avatars for DSMD would also be welcomed.

I agree with this.

There's one thing about those two songs that makes me kind of optimistic: Benny has played at least one to an outsider. Didn't Victoria Hesketh/Little Boots say that Benny had played Hit By A Train for her? I have a feeling that it suggests that he did continue to work on the tracks. Whether for a deluxe edition of Voyage, or to beef up a compilation, or for use in a whole new album is anybody's guess. Am I thinking too much into the gesture?

When I first heard Frida's interview from late last year and her "never say never" comment, I immediately detected surprise in her voice. I truly believe she was caught unawares by what the interviewer had communicated about Benny's attitude. Of course, I could be wrong about this but my instinct in that moment was that she seemed completely caught off guard because they (the band) most probably have already been recording again or had discussed doing so in the not too distant future. Just a hunch on my part, nothing more.

Yes, he does, at times, he shares the same birth sign as myself;)

The Comments on why the Gay community fly the flag for Abba, so to speak.

But back in the day, being a young teenager, liking Abba it never entered my mind that some of their Songs and Videos were as Camp as Christmas! But today some of each make me Cringe a little.

But back to Benny with his foot, Just recently he was talking about ABBA's longevity' and he said something like, " yes it is amazing after all this time, the Corpse still moves, not a very flattering analogy to want to hear imo.

I agree Welshboy. The first time I heard TDBYC I was unimpressed by there being no chorus or harmony… and it’s grown on me as one of their most brilliant songs. The Visitors is my favourite of their work.

I have re-discovered quite a few ABBA songs recently. I agree when " The Day Before You Came " was first released in 1982 it didn't grab me that much. Over the years I have grown to love it. It is a pop masterpiece. Also, I have a fondness for " Dream World ", " Lovelight " and " Hey Hey Helen ". I was never that keen on " Angeleyes " but it has really grown on me. As with all of ABBA's albums the songs do take time to grow on you.

Angeleyes has been my favourite since I first heard it on the Greatest Hits Vol.2 The lyrics are very good rhytmically - they're sort of percussive during the verses (a good example..."and I saw him ToGeTher With A YOUng Girl...", if you know what I mean), while they really flow during the choruses. I love that contrast.