Ace of Base, the Swedish wonder act from the 90’s is back. This time with two new and much younger female members and a completely new album, after years of BEST OF release and cash in. This new constellation has however not been completely legit and without internal conflict, since one of the original members namely Jenny, who earlier this year launched a rather unsuccessful solo-career, opposed the idea of using the groups’ brand name with new members. The two male members, of which one is Jenny’s own brother (Ace of Base was a family affair) went ahead and referred to their first contract for the right to use Ace of Base’s name on their own. Their unique original logo however seems to have been removed!
I have to say that I was never a fan of the act and never understood how their minimalistic Euro-disco/reggae became such international success. “Happy Nation” is according to Guinness record book the best selling debut album of history with its 23 million sold copies! The new songs however I rather enjoy, they are still 90’s Euro-disco oriented but the compositions and arrangements are cleaner, catchier, climactic and more in line with their “Beautiful Life”.
