Swedish Pop Hits: The '80s

Swedish acts struck gold during the ‘80s. Major artists like ABBA and Roxette hinted of a far more varied pop world than we ever could have imagined. Alongside female vocalists delivering dramatic choruses, concise New Wave acts also emerged while sizzling power-pop guitars soon became another staple of the ever-evolving Swedish cool. No wonder Europop fanatics were swept off their feet.