Richard Ward

In 1977, ABBA were the biggest pop group on the planet. But with The Album, they proved they were more than hitmakers -they were artists ready to take risks.

From the soaring majesty of Eagle and the pop brilliance of Take a Chance on Me to the theatrical ambition of The Girl with the Golden Hair, this record marked ABBA’s boldest step forward. It was an album that balanced chart success with creative depth, paving the way for their darker, more introspective works to come.

Inside you’ll discover:

The making of every track on The Album

How the record connects to ABBA: The Movie

Stories from the 1977 world tour

Critical and fan reception across decades

The legacy of ABBA’s most daring artistic leap

Iconic Albums – ABBA: The Album is a deep dive into one of pop’s most fascinating records-an unforgettable chapter in the story of four Swedes who conquered the world.

Richard Ward’s Iconic Albums series celebrates the music that changed culture forever.

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First published 27 August 2025