The Frida Megarate

I've done it, The Rubber Ball Man

The melody is the universal language of music.

60s/70s singles (aka EMI sends Frida cheap music production but she makes it better)

En Ledig Dag - 12.5 (HER BEST DEBUT SINGLE YET)
Peter, Kom Tillbaka - 8 (Nice waltz.)
Din - 9 (Sounds very exotic... Love Frida's enunciation in this!)
Du Ar Sa Underbart Rar - 10 (The beginning of the F major repetitiveness in Frida's EMI years. Quite burlesque-like, and we get to hear Frida take Barbra Streisand's crown.. aka, Frida's vocal tone become excited)
Simsalabim - 7 (Not bad... the problem is, that the speed could be a little bit higher, and then it could be real magic)
Vi Möts Igen - 8 (Slow songs aren't my thing, again, but this sounds like an encore from Frida's early live concerts!)
Mycket Kär - 7 (Your typical schlager song, but with Frida's voice added. It sounds familiar to me, I can't remember where I hear a similar tone from!)
När Du Blir Min - 9 (You put the rock and roll in Frida's song, you know something's going good... Remiscence of Herb Alpert.)
Härlig Är Vår Jord - 10 (FRIDA YOU'RE MAKING ME CRY. I LOVE YOU. YOU LOVE THE ENVIRONMENT THAT'S CLEAN, SO MUCH. THERE'S A REASON WHY SWEDEN HAPPENS TO BE THE MOST RECYCLED COUNTRY EVER.)
Räkna De Lykliga Stunderna Blott - 8 (Another slow song from Frida.. Puts you to sleep in a good way)
Så Synd Du Måste Gå - 10 (Very nice rendition and cover of a French song!)
Försök Och Sov Pa Saken -  9 (Great reinterpretation of Cilla Black's signature tune. Frida and Cilla = great singers. Who engineered the drums? That sounds really solid, quite like John Bonham's, but it'd be better if Frida's voice was not drowned in echoes so we can hear the punchiness in both the drums and her voice.)
Peter Pan - 11 (Adorable song from Frida. Björn and Benny did make beautiful songs back then <3)
Du Betonar Kärlek Lite Fel - 10 (We start hearing Frida's mid-high register a little more, but it reminds me somewhat like Cabaret)
Där Du Gar Lämnar Kärleken Spar - 6 (Not heavy enough. Frida's voice is in great shape, but the arrangement feels cheap comparing to The Edison Lighthouse's version, which is more rock-ish)
Du Var Främling Här Igår - 10 (Frida's dramatic delivery in the lyrics is too good for the rather primitive arrangement.)
Min Egen Stad - 10 (SO FOLKISH, I JUST. <3)
En Gång Är Ingen Gång - 8 (The reinterpretation can smear the country artists anyday)
Vi Är Alla Bara Barn Början - 10 (Better production, this time, thank god. Frida spreads the message that we were children from the start of our life... so why take life very seriously?)
Kom Och Sjung En Sång - 9 (Who can say no to Frida when she offers you to sing a song?)
En Kväll Om Sommarn (With Lars Berghagen) - 8
Vi Vet Allt Men Nästan Inget (With Lars Berghagen) - 9 (Too soft for an anti-Vietnam War song, innit? Reminds me a bit of Jefferson Airplane's Volunteers)
Man Vill Ju Leva Lite Dessemellan - 10 (As folky as Frida can get)
Ska Man Skratta Eller Grata - 9 (remarkable b-side)


Frida 

Tre Kvart Fran Nu - 10 (A fine opener to the holy grail)
Jag Blir Galen När Jag Tänker På Dej - 9 (Best suited for listening while in a long train in the snow. Not a bad tribute to the original songwriters. :-O )
Lycka - 10 (Frida's song is best suited for this song, end of story)
Sen Dess Har Jag Inte Sett 'En - 8 (Rather too folky for a somewhat pessimistic song?)
En Ton Av Tystnad - 10 (A slow uprise is better suited than Simon and Garfunkel's fast paced arrangement.)
Suzanne - 9 (Well produced, indeed, once again)
Allting Skall Bli Bra / Vad Göd Jag Me Min Kärlek - 10 (I am familiar with Jesus Christ Superstar (bless Webber and Rice), but Frida's version is by far more of a cool-jazz oriented arrangement. Love it!)
Jag Ar Beredd - 10 (One of the well produced songs of this album!)
En Liten Sang Om Karlek - 10 (Another slow Frida song classic. :-) That flute is a real hook to the song.)
Telegram För Fullmånen - 10 (one of the most bizarre idea that Frida can sing.. a telegraph to a full moon, and I love it.)
Barnen Sover - 9 (Classic Frida putting children to sleep. Aww. ) 


Ensam

Fernando - 10 (Cheer up, Fernando! I kinda like that lyrics a bit better than ABBA's version. As usual, this is great stuff from Frida's Polar materials.)
Jag Är Mig Själv Nu - 7 (I love that reinterpretation and arrangement, but it could have been less funkier and more true to the Gary Puckett version.. as in, much more dramatic and heavy)
Som En Sparv - 9 (Great poetry, and the backing vocals are like honey)
Vill Du Låna En Man - 9 (I don't know what made Frida sing this rather dirty lyrics, but it sounds very risque for someone who's covering a country song.)
Liv På Mars? - 8 (The piano needs to lose the effects, the vocals are top notch, despite the flaws. I love flaws. Guitar solo not true to Mick Ronson's, unfortunately, but an interesting version!)
Syrtaki - 10 (Wanna go Greek with Frida? Sing in, dance out.)
Aldrig Mej - 10 (Swedish engineering > Italian engineering. Superb arrangement.)
Guld Och Gröna Ängar - 8 (Drums are underpowered comparing to Kevin Godley's. Frida sounds very rockish. Not a bad thing, but sometimes Frida needs to sound more like she's into the rock and roll genre. It could be better if Frida and the Polar Ensemble did a cover of other 10cc songs like 'Silly Love' in different lyrics, since it would cause her to be open with her very silly but cute vocal styling even more.  )
Ett Liv i Solen - 9 (Like rivers flowing and the wind spreading as windows shatters, so Frida can jump out from her flat and become free wih nature. Can imagine it for sure. Benny could've had more synthesisers and less strings in the vein of Vangelis.) 
Skulle De' Va' Skönt - 10 (Unique intro, and nice reinterpretation of The Beach Boys's most famous track from Pet Sounds.. though, Good Vibrations isn't a bad song to cover, for her, either.)
Var Är Min Clown - 10 (First version I've heard of 'Send in the Clowns', to be honest. I had no idea who Stephen Sondheim was, until I saw West Side Story.)


Something's Going On 

Tell Me It's Over - 10 (ABOUT F*CKING TIME! Frida unleashes her rock and roll attitude with Phil Collins. Backing vocals straight from her.  Phenix Horns tight as heck.)
I See Red - 9 (This is another Swedish reggae piece that Frida sang like bread and butter)
I Got Something - 7 (Great arrangement, but the lyrics's are better off in a different song)
Strangers - 5 (I'd say rather average.. I didn't enjoy the song, but I did enjoy Frida's voice. It's a nice, serene piece, but she's better off covering Eleanor Rigby, though)
To Turn The Stone - 9 (Another calming piece that shows Frida's voice, but the Indian elements a la George Harrison could have improved the song better)
I Know There's Something Going On - 9 (The quintessential and magnum opus of Frida's 1980s career. Though, she could have done experimental vocal scat singing that would freak others out, unlike her 1960s scat singing, but this song also had an opportunity for Frida to belt out her notes.. wish it could have been higher where the windows shatters.)
Threnody - 9 (Arrangement is very subtle and cool – Some instruments needs to be replaced. The violin could be a great substitute. The digital organ needs to get out!)
Baby (Don't You Cry No More) - 9.9 (The flanger just needs to be replaced, that's all. The 1980s were rather corny for everyone, but..)
The Way You Do - 11 (My favorite song from this album)
You Know What I Mean - 20 (Frida evokes more emotions than Phil Collins.)
Here We'll Stay - 6 (Unbalanced vocals turns, but great arrangement.)
Here We'll Stay (Solo) - 10 (Arpeggio is a nice addition.. My favorite version of 'Here We'll Stay'!)


Shine

Shine - 8 (Too compressed, but I'll compensate it because it's just really heavy and well-made.)
One Little Lie - 9 (That moment when Frida sings a bit like Freddie Mercury; you just sing the words directly and forget about the tempo timing)
The Face - 10 (It has more substance than I thought)
Twist In The Dark - 9 (The intro is quite rough, but.. I love that synthesiser accent in the chorus... it's like Frida's anthem, innit? )
Slowly - 10 (Classic Frida.. taking the vocal delivery to the sky. Love that guitar in the song.)
Heart Of The Country - 4 (Not tuned very well, is this supposed to be Celtic rock? Should have been replaced with a McCartney song of the same name, much more recognisable and this gives Frida opportunity a little flashback)
Come To Me (I Am Woman) - 11.5 (Oh Frida!   You never cease to make someone shiver their spines very positively. :-))
Chemistry Tonight - 9.2 (Intro is rather off. Should have started with an acoustic guitar or Frida's voice. One of her best songs from Shine so far)
Don't Do It - 9.5 (Frida's lyrics is very blatant, it could have a little more deep meaning, but I love her arrangement!)
Comfort Me - 10 (THAT BASS + Frida's EAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH, drowned in echoes voice. Great, underrated song.)
That's Tough - 10 (ohhh ahhh that's tough! Frida and Hans proves that they can write a catchy song.)
Shine (Extended) - 10 (Joy Division/New Order, eat your heart out. Frida and her manager needs to make extended versions more often.)


Djupa Andetag 

Älska Mig Alltid - 8 (Not bad of an opener)
Ögonen - 9 (Frida's music taste must be rather interesting.. electronica folk, haha)
Även En Blomma - 10 (Very Beatles-like! Frida belts.. nice. )
Sovrum - 7 (Not bad of a song..)
Hon Fick Som Hon Ville - 9 (Sinister but folky.)
Alla Mina Bästa År - 9 (Frida and Marie seem to work well as duo)
Lugna Vatten - 10 (The most McCartney/Beatles-like song I've heard from Frida. Sounds like something off from The Beatles's Magical Mystery Tour or the White Album)
Vem Kommer Såra Vem Ikväll - 6 (The male vocal disturbs me quite a bit. The bassline would work fine)
Sista Valsen Med Dig - 9 (Love the production! The slow tempo seems to fit well for a dance.)
Kvinnor Som Springer - 8.5 (I love you, Frida, but someone needs to get a better guitar amplifier and tune it properly. Sloppy guitar solo, though..    Otherwise, she's written an interesting song about empowerment. Pain makes her stronger..)


70s/80s/90s/00s/10s singles

Med Varann - 5.4 (Had someone took Björn Skifs out of that song, I'll rate that as a 10. Björn is better off singing the pains of Delta Mississippi blues. If that was Frida's will to sing the song, it could have been any other person. Perhaps Tom Jones? But since it's Björn's song, he's better off singing with any other lady who has the similar bluesy, rough voice. Frida is too smooth for that. <3)
Tango I Det Gröna - 8 (Another sinister but funny song by Frida.  Thanks Stig! )
Belle - 7 (She could have done a solo version. I'm not used to her singing in French, though)
Time - 9 (That's better.)
Så Länge Vi Har Varann - 7.6 (Very nice melody..)
As Long As I Have You - 8.6 (Frida's guest vocals.. yes! That adds a nice idea of the meaning of the song)
Änglamark - 7.5 (Frida executes the first verse very well.. Tomas Ledin, on the second verse, well, he's okay. Marie sounds rather identical to Frida but very strained and too operatic. I loved her in Roxette, though.. Hakan at least can carry that weight, haha.. The only problem is that the melody is rather too simple and it sounds a bit too 1980s.]
Saltwater - 10.5 billion over 10. (First version I've heard. Love that electric piano + Frida combination!)
What A Wonderful World - 9 (This one's a live performance but I love hearing her sing some of my favorite easy listening songs. Karen Carpenter eat your heart out.)
La Barcarolle - 10 (I've never heard Frida sing operatic that seriously.. I love it! Frida at left channel, Filippa at right channel, I think.. Frida carries that tune very well.)
The Sun Will Shine Again - 100 (Frida + Jon Lord = a serene but quite a meaningful song that connects very well to Frida's later life.)
Lieber Gott - 10 (It's a known fact that Frida happens to be the most religious member of ABBA, so Frida puts a lot of soul in that song)
I Have A Dream (2004) - 6 (Dan Daniell's voice needs to be reduced, or panned separately because he is literally stealing the spotlight.. Frida's voice still ages like fine wine. )
Morning Has Broken - 10 (Frida and Jojje outdone Cat Stevens' version just fine)
1865 - 9.6 (Frida's voice is going strong, aaah! I love it very much..)
Andante Andante (Your expectations of it) - Probably a 7 because I think there's gonna be like a jazz ensemble playing quietly and slowly with Arturo and Frida doing the call and back response, I believe..


Remixes

Alla Mina Bästa År (Hasbrouck Heights Single Mix) - 7 (Hasbrouck Heights could have been less corny with the remix, but it's enjoyable at least)
Ögonen (Lemon Mix) - 10 (An improvement to the original! No AYE YAYE silly nonsense though.)
Även En Blomma (Version) - 9 (Intro is unexpected but... more like instruments stripped down and synthesised.)
Alla Mina Bästa År (Mix Adagio) - 10 (More like a massive improvement. Minimalism can be the best.)
Ögonen (Version) - 7 (What happened to the drums?)
Alla Mina Bästa År (TV Track) - 9 (A nice way to get the DJs interested in Frida unconciously)
Alla Mina Bästa År (Adagio Instrumental) - See 'Alla Mina Bästa År (Mix Adagio)' for my rating. It's basically the same thing but no vocals
Alla Mina Bästa År (Hasbrouck Heights Glacier Mix) - 8 (Nice use of splicing, not repetitive for the whole song.)
Alla Mina Bästa År (Quiet Mix) - 10 (Love the instrumentals stripped down... Just Like That (pun intended))
Alla Mina Bästa År (VOX) - 10 (same as the Quiet Mix rating. You can tell whether it's Frida's voice from Marie's voice easily)
Alla Mina Bästa År (Jazzed Out Barracuda Dub) - 7.8 (The remix is too generic, though. Love the idea, somewhat disliked how it turned out.) 
Alla Mina Bästa År (Spaceclub Mix) - 9 (Bassline is rather annoying but the drumbeat is enjoyable)
I Know There's Something Going On (Lindstrøm Remix) - 10 (Love it.. somewhat reminds me of modern psychedelic rock bands of 2010s.)
I Know There's Something Going On (TORN Remix) - 6 (Too poppish for a very serious song, maybe?)
I Know There's Something Going On (Fred Falke Remix) - 9 (An auto insurance should use this song for their advertisement. Really catchy.)
I Know There's Something Going On (Junge Junge Remix) - 8 (Isn't this remix brilliant?)
I Know There's Something Going On (Lindstrøm Remix Dub) - I have no idea, is this essentially the same as the actual Lindstrøm remix?


Unreleased

En Dag Om Våren (När Du Blir Min) - 7 (Frida kinda needs to explore a bit more onto different topics other than the environment but.. fair enough  <3)
En Lång Och Ödslig Väg - 10 (Frida does Beatles justice! I kinda wish that Frida sang 'I Am The Walrus')
Shot Down In Action - 10 (More songs like this needs to be on SGO. I love it.)
I Don't Wanna Be Alone - 8 (Neither do I)


Other

När Det Lider Mot Jul - 10 (As usual, Frida sings great slow songs.. but in Christmas.)
Glans Över Sjö Och Strand - 10 (Vocal delivery spot on)
Nu Vissla Vi Ett Slag - 10 (FRIDA SINGS DISNEY, WHAT?? I'D LOVE TO HEAR HER SING SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS WITH LARS BERGHAGEN.)
I Min Blommiga Blå Krinolin - 9 (Love the Baroque overtone. Karen Carpenter eat your heart out once again)
Da Kommer Jag Igen (Flygarelåten) - 8 (Jazzy as usual. Sounds like a song made for advertising the airlines.. e.g. Arlanda Airport)
Söderhavets Sång - 10 (You'd have to admit, Frida does a Hawaiian-themed song.
Kalle på Spången - 7 (It shows Frida's voice ascending to a higher register but sometimes the most childish songs may sound a bit tacky by production? Very nice song though)
Min Soldat - 9 (Such a sentimental song sung by Frida)
Att Älska I Vårems Tid - 10 (Shh, don't say anything. Let her sing. She's trying to feel the springtime)
Ole Lukköje - 8 (Another recurring flute!)
Vad Gör Det Att Vi Skiljs För I Afton - 10 (Lyrics + melody = best match)
Fire And Ice - 9.6 (Frida singing hard rock is probably the best dream I've ever seen came true)

Thanks, haha:D

Of course not! I come clean with preen, I've heard all of the songs from the lists!   Even so, I'm not even old enough to do drugs. (And I don't wish to do that)

Come on everybody, all you seem to be interested in is the book, can't we have a bit of fun?

And it took me 4 hours to write my ratings if you include the listening and the mini-essay, since the internet is easily accessible via Spotify, YouTube, and some sort of other media in case if Frida's music is blocked in the country you're in. I can be rather forgetful so I rely on the internet pretty much [if used carefully] when I'm looking for a particular audio.   I speak for the truth, no hyperboles! 

The thread deserves more action, but unfortunately I don't know anywhere near enough of Frida's solo work to contribute.

While I've got Frida experts on hand though, Liebezeit mentions that he wishes that Frida had belted higher in I Know There's Something Going On. The highest note in that song turns out to be Bb4 (eg. the 'that' in 'I can see that it won't be long'). Are there any examples of Frida belting a higher note post-ABBA? I could explain why I ask, but it would derail the thread

Thank you 😊

Comon

60s/70s singles

En Ledig Dag - 9
Peter, Kom Tillbaka - 6
Din - 6
Du Ar Sa Underbart Rar - 8
Simsalabim - 5
Vi Möts Igen - 7
Mycket Kär - 8
När Du Blir Min - I've no memory of this song even if I know it for sure... Probably doesn't impress me much.
Härlig Är Vår Jord - 8
Räkna De Lykliga Stunderna Blott - 6
Så Synd Du Måste Gå - 7
Försök Och Sov Pa Saken - 8
Peter Pan - 3
Du Betonar Kärlek Lite Fel - 7
Där Du Gar Lämnar Kärleken Spar - 8
Du Var Främling Här Igår - 8
Min Egen Stad - 7
En Gång Är Ingen Gång - 8
Vi Är Alla Bara Barn Början - 7
Kom Och Sjung En Sång - 9
En Kväll Om Sommarn (With Lars Berghagen) - 8
Vi Vet Allt Men Nästan Inget (With Lars Berghagen) - 9
Man Vill Ju Leva Lite Dessemellan - 6
Ska Man Skratta Eller Grata - 6


Frida

Tre Kvart Fran Nu - 7
Jag Blir Galen När Jag Tänker På Dej - 7
Lycka - 8
Sen Dess Har Jag Inte Sett 'En - 7
En Ton Av Tystnad - 7
Suzanne - 6
Allting Skall Bli Bra / Vad Göd Jag Me Min Kärlek - 5 - I like the songs but not Frida's interpretations...
Jag Ar Beredd - 7
En Liten Sang Om Karlek - 6
Telegram För Fullmånen - 7
Barnen Sover - 8


Ensam

Fernando - 9
Jag Är Mig Själv Nu - 8
Som En Sparv - 9
Vill Du Låna En Man - 8
Liv På Mars? - 8
Syrtaki - 7
Aldrig Mej - 7
Guld Och Gröna Ängar - 7
Ett Liv i Solen - 8
Skulle De' Va' Skönt - 8
Var Är Min Clown - 8


Something's Going On

Tell Me It's Over - 7
I See Red - 6
I Got Something - 5
Strangers - 8
To Turn The Stone - 9
I Know There's Something Going On - 9
Threnody - 9
Baby (Don't You Cry No More) - 7
The Way You Do - 7
You Know What I Mean - 9
Here We'll Stay - 6
Here We'll Stay (Solo) - 6


Shine

Shine - 8
One Little Lie - 7
The Face - 7
Twist In The Dark - 6
Slowly - 8
Heart Of The Country - 5
Come To Me (I Am Woman) - 7
Chemistry Tonight - 7
Don't Do It - 7
Comfort Me - 9,5
That's Tough - 5
Shine (Extended) - 8


Djupta Andetag

Älska Mig Alltid - 7
Ögonen - 8
Även En Blomma - 9
Sovrum - 9
Hon Fick Som Hon Ville - 8
Alla Mina Bästa År - 9,5
Lugna Vatten - 8
Vem Kommer Såra Vem Ikväll - 8
Sista Valsen Med Dig - 9,5
Kvinnor Som Springer - 8


80s/90s/00s/10s singles

Belle - 8
Time - 7
Så Länge Vi Har Varann - 10
As Long As I Have You - 10
Änglamark - 3
Saltwater - 7
La Barcarolle - haven't heard yet but I will certainly look it up
The Sun Will Shine Again - 6
Lieber Gott - 5
I Have A Dream (2004) - 6
Morning Has Broken - 7
1865 - I've heard it just once, unable to rate
Andante Andante (Your expectations of it) - 7


Remixes

Alla Mina Bästa År (Hasbrouck Heights Single Mix) -
Ögonen (Lemon Mix) -
Även En Blomma (Version) -
Alla Mina Bästa År (Mix Adagio) -
Ögonen (Version) -
Alla Mina Bästa År (TV Track) -
Alla Mina Bästa År (Adagio Instrumental) -
Alla Mina Bästa År (Hasbrouck Heights Glacier Mix) -
Alla Mina Bästa År (Quiet Mix) -
Alla Mina Bästa År (VOX) -
Alla Mina Bästa År (Jazzed Out Barracuda Dub) -
Alla Mina Bästa År (Spaceclub Mix) -
I Know There's Something Going On (Lindstrøm Remix) -
I Know There's Something Going On (TORN Remix) -
I Know There's Something Going On (Fred Falke Remix) -
I Know There's Something Going On (Junge Junge Remix) -
I Know There's Something Going On (Lindstrøm Remix Dub) -


Unreleased

En Dag Om Våren (När Du Blir Min) -
En Lång Och Ödslig Väg -
Shot Down In Action -
I Don't Wanna Be Alone - 7


Other

När Det Lider Mot Jul -
Glans Över Sjö Och Strand - 6
Nu Vissla Vi Ett Slag - 6

Read more: abbachat.com/thread/793/frida-megarate?page=1#ixzz4dg3wg7U0

uff, managed in time

By the way, there are two songs missing - "What A Wonderful World" and "Med Varann"

You can still rate Something's Going On even though you don't know the rest of Frida's other work.

I agree it should deserve more action
Maybe Comfort Me with the haunting screams-ish. I'm not so sure.
La Barocelle
You can still rate a couple of Frida's songs if you know any.

Only 4 out of 40 active members this week have done this including me - shameful.

By the way, in the meantime I realized there are more songs missing in the rate... what do you think e.g. about Att Älska I Vårems Tid? That's a wonderful song and a Frida looks beautiful in the video! And Fire And Ice is one of my favourite Frida covers too. Min Soldat is fine as well.

OK, lets do that then.