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Da Capo

Ace of Base - Da Capo Audio CD

A fair review of the Ace of Base "Da Capo" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Ace of Base reviews here, or go back to the Ace of Base tabs.

Band: Ace of Base
Title: Da Capo
Rating:

Release Date: 2003-03-17
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Unspeakable 2: Beautiful Morning 3: Remember the Words 4: Capo 5: World Down Under 6: Ordinary Day 7: Wonderful Life 8: Show Me Love 9: What's the Name of the Game 10: Change with the Light 11: Hey Darling 12: Juvenile 13: Don't Stop [*] 14: Summer Days [*] 15: Beautiful Morning [Groove Radio Edit][*] 16: [CD-Rom Track]

ACE OF BASE "DA CAPO"
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Ace Of Base seem to improve on each album they release, I never thought there would ever be an album made that would be more catchy than their "Flowers" album and yet they've somehow done just that on "Da Capo" which is without doubt their strongest album to date, just like their previous, this album has been heavily criticised because Jenny Berggren sings lead vocals on most of the songs, I personally don't have any problem with this as Jenny has a very nice voice but it is nice to see Linn having more of an appearance on this album. If there's one group on the planet who will put you in a happy mood it's Ace Of Base, their songs are catchy as hell and while some people have reviewed some of their lyrics as "odd" I can only disagree and say that their lyrics are (95% of the time) very happy and uplifting, and the other 5% would be the catchy (yet sad) ballads like "Angel Eyes" or "Everytime It Rains.

Each track on the album is brilliant, the album contains the 3 singles "Unspeakable," "Beautiful Morning" and "The Juvenile" aswell as some of Ace Of Base's best songs to date such as "Da Capo," "World Down Under," "Show Me Love" and "Change With The Light" - it's great to see Linn back singing lead vocals on "Ordinary Day," "Hey Darling," "Don't Stop" and "Summer Days" - the best song on the album and in my humble opinion, Ace Of Base's joint best song along with "Life Is A Flower" is their cover of Black's "Wonderful Life" - what an absolutely brilliant song, they turn a mellow and (at times) depressing song into one of the most uplifting songs ever recorded, Jenny's takes lead vocals on the song and Linn's background vocals fit in nicely.

This album gets 5 out of 5 from me and I'm looking forward to hearing Ace Of Base's next studio album, this time (officially) as a trio. Long live the greatest thing to have ever come out of Sweden.

Beautiful Indeed!
After the slump of their last album, Cruel Summer, Ace of Base have returned with one of the best albums ever - upbeat and carefree!

1. Ace of Base has always been an interesting band to listen to, with their creative and sometimes odd lyrics, and catchy as hell beats. UNSPEAKABLE - Nice lead off track. The verses are okay, but the song really cranks up during its infectious chorus ("All I wanna say to you, is na na na na unspeakable!") The video is awesome too! (5/5)
2. BEAUTIFUL MORNING - The whole reason why I bought the album. It's simplistic with its easy to sing to lyrics, yet its so upbeat and positive! This is one of those songs I have to have on repeat! (5/5)
3. REMEMBER THE WORDS - This song is ok. Sounds a little like filler, but still glad it's on the album. Another nice upbeat song. (3/5)
4. DA CAPO - Europop in it's finest! Yeah, the verses do lag with the Real McCoy style rap with the guys, but the beat is just too infectious! Definately a great song to dance to! (5/5)
5. WORLD DOWN UNDER - Unfortunately, this is also in the category with RTW. Has more of a reggae beat, but it just sounds too much like filler. (3/5)
6. ORDINARY DAY - I enjoy this song very much. It's very soothing to listen to and the vocals seem effortless. I love the part when she sings, "I want to kiss you, not just ordinary miss you. " Another album highlight. (4/5)
7. WONDERFUL LIFE - This is a cover song. I have never heard the original, but this is nice. It's a little slower than the other songs. (4/5)
8. SHOW ME LOVE - I love the beginning of this song! The harmonies are excellent! It's another slower song, but it's great and the music flows effortlessly. It's great to see the men are getting more chances to sing with this album - even if it is background vocals.
9. WHAT'S THE NAME OF THE GAME - For some reason, it seems like I am not too fond of all the odd number songs (i. e. RTW and WDU) this, yet again seems like another filler with more reggae beats. I usually skip this one. (2/5)
10. CHANGE WITH THE LIGHT - THE DEFINATE SMASH HIT OF THE ALBUM! This is another up beat europop dance track and it is by far their best! Great lyrics ("Smile on my face like Dr. Jekyll/ Mr. Hyde) abd great vocals! (6/5)
11. HEY DARLING - This has more of a rock tune to it and it is awesome! It's so cool how it gets quiet during the bridge, an then the rock music cranks up again! Another good one. (4/5)
12. THE JUVENILE - People complain that this song is too eerie, but that's what makes it interesting. Kinda reminds me of something ABBA would do. Rumored to be on a Goldeneye soundtrack. (4/5)
13. DON'T STOP - WHY THIS WASN'T ON THE ALBUM TO BEGIN WITH I WILL NEVER KNOW! This is pop perfection! Right from the start the music draws you in and though the chorus is repetitive, you will singing it all day! (6/5)
14. SUMMER DAYS - The song starts off with a great piano intro, then fades into more of a reggae sound. However it is a nice laid back summer song! (4/5)
15. BEAUTIFUL MORNING (GROOVE RADIO EDIT) - This is not the best remix of the song. It is more fast paced than the original, but it reminds me of a cassette that has been playing to long in the stereo and the song begins to drag. (2/5)

Overall, this is definately a great comeback album! Rumor has it they are all ready working on their follow up album as we speak! .

Why did this never come to America?
It is worth paying the import price. This is a CD every single Ace of Base fan should have. I'm not too fond of 'Hey Darling' as it is on the version released in the UK (where I bought my copy), but the rest of the songs are great and I listen to the CD all the time. It's a stronger, better CD than 'Cruel Summer' and the songs embody everything that hooked me on Ace of Base in the first place.

Ace of Base Does It Again!
I really love Ace of Base, and if you do too. . I totally recommend buying this album. I think the best songs on the album are "Hey Darling" "Da Capo" "Unspeakable" and "Ordinary Day" also the 2 New Tracks "Don't Stop" "Summer Days". This is a must for any fan of Ace of Base.

Too bad it never made its way to America, because it could've been big if it was released.

M�chant bon CD !!!!!! (DE QUEBEC CITY)
Ca vallait la peine de payer le plein prix pour ce cd import� du Japon ! Je suis pas un fan accompli de ACE OF BASE mais dans cet album, JENNY ROCKS !! Le must de cet album est pour ma part la version remix de " Beautiful Morning ", une pr�f�rence sp�ciale aussi pour " World Down Under " et l'excellente ballade " The Juvenile " .

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