Abba is a mystery to me. The lyrics don't seem particularly deep, the timing, melodies and harmonies don't seem particular creative or interesting, although they did have a distinct sound. The mystery is why people like it: did something about them capture the imagination? Were posters up in teenage rooms causing wet dreams?
If I listen to Led Zeppelin, I may like or dislike some songs, or have times when I do or don't want to listen to them: but I know WHY. I can describe what it is about the instrumentation, the lyrics, the personality of Robert Plant, etc. that makes me want to hear that music.
But what about Abba? What makes them stand out as a band worth mentioning as anything more than a historical sidenote? What grabs their attention more than, say, elevator music? I just don't see the attraction.
If I listen to Led Zeppelin, I may like or dislike some songs, or have times when I do or don't want to listen to them: but I know WHY. I can describe what it is about the instrumentation, the lyrics, the personality of Robert Plant, etc. that makes me want to hear that music.
But what about Abba? What makes them stand out as a band worth mentioning as anything more than a historical sidenote? What grabs their attention more than, say, elevator music? I just don't see the attraction.
