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Abbamania
The LRB Podcast
The Swedish Progressive Music Movement and ABBA's Impact
This chapter examines the 1970s Swedish progressive music movement, highlighting its opposition to commercialism embodied by mainstream acts like ABBA. It explores the internal conflicts within Sweden's music landscape, including alternative song contests that parodied ABBA in reaction to their commercial success. The discussion also delves into ABBA's unique sound, their artistic identity, and the complexities of their reception in the broader cultural context.
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