On this day September 6 1982, Frida, best known as a member of ABBA, released her third solo album Somethings Going On. The record marked a major step in her career as she worked outside of ABBA with a new sound and new collaborators.
The album was produced by Phil Collins of Genesis, who also played drums and added his signature production style. Its lead single, I Know Theres Something Going On, became a worldwide hit and charted strongly in multiple countries, driven by its distinctive drum sound and Frida’s powerful vocals.
Somethings Going On received positive attention for showing a different side of Frida’s artistry, blending pop and rock elements with a more modern and moody production. It proved she could succeed as a solo performer while still carrying the legacy of her ABBA years.
80s insight: Somethings Going On reflected how the 1980s gave established artists the chance to reinvent themselves with bold new sounds and production styles.
The album was produced by Phil Collins of Genesis, who also played drums and added his signature production style. Its lead single, I Know Theres Something Going On, became a worldwide hit and charted strongly in multiple countries, driven by its distinctive drum sound and Frida’s powerful vocals.
Somethings Going On received positive attention for showing a different side of Frida’s artistry, blending pop and rock elements with a more modern and moody production. It proved she could succeed as a solo performer while still carrying the legacy of her ABBA years.
80s insight: Somethings Going On reflected how the 1980s gave established artists the chance to reinvent themselves with bold new sounds and production styles.
