Aquarium
Danish group Aqua arrived on the international pop scene in 1997 with  their multimillion-selling smash single "Barbie Girl." Developing a formula pioneered by their successful Swedish rivalsAce of BaseandWhigfield, the band  demonstrated on this album that they were more than just one-hit wonders (at  least in markets outside America). Skillfully crafted for instant, easily  digestible consumption,Aquariumis equally entertaining at the club or  at home. It's jammed full of bubblegum pop classics, ranging from the Eurodisco  opening track "Happy Girls & Boys" to theMadonna-esque ballad "Turn Back Time." A treat for all pop lovers, it is an album that will both entertain and surprise.--John Galilee