The Sign (album)

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The Sign
AceofBaseTheSignAlbumcover.jpg
Studio album by Ace of Base
Released November 23, 1993
Recorded 1992–93
Genre Pop, dance-pop, disco, reggae fusion[1][2]
Label Arista
Producer
Ace of Base chronology
Happy Nation
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Singles from The Sign
  1. "All That She Wants"
    Released: September 18, 1993
  2. "The Sign"
    Released: December 21, 1993
  3. "Don't Turn Around"
    Released: May 3, 1994
  4. "Living in Danger"
    Released: October 17, 1994
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 4/5 stars link
Robert Christgau (3-star Honorable Mention)[3]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide 3.5/5 stars[4]

The Sign is a 1993 album by Swedish pop group Ace of Base, released as the band's debut album in North America, Japan, and some Latin American countries by Arista Records. The Sign contains songs from Ace of Base's debut album, Happy Nation (1992) and the new songs "Don't Turn Around", "The Sign", and "Living in Danger" as well as revised versions of "Voulez-Vous Danser" and "Waiting for Magic". To coincide with the release of The Sign, Happy Nation was re-released in Europe, Mexico, and Australia as Happy Nation (U.S. Version) on September 25, 1993. These releases featured the new tracks and revised versions included on The Sign, as well the new track "Hear Me Calling" and a remix of "Happy Nation".

The Sign is listed among the Top 100 Best-selling Albums of All Time by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[5] The album was nominated for Best Pop Album at the 1995 Grammy Awards.

Track listing

The Sign – Standard version
No. Title Lyrics Music Producer(s) Length
1. "All That She Wants"  
  • Joker
  • Buddha
3:30
2. "Don't Turn Around"  
  • Hammond
  • Warren
  • Per Adebratt
  • Tommy Ekman
 3:48
3. "Young and Proud"  
  • Joker
  • Buddha[a]
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • Joker
  • Buddha
 3:54
4. "The Sign"  
  • Joker
  • Joker
3:08
5. "Living in Danger"  
  • Joker
  • Buddha[a]
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • Ekman
  • Adebratt
  • T.O.E.C.[b]
 3:44
6. "Dancer in a Daydream"  
  • Joker
  • Buddha[a]
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • Joker
  • Buddha
 3:39
7. "Wheel of Fortune"  
  • Joker
  • Buddha[a]
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • T.O.E.C.
 3:54
8. "Waiting for Magic" (Total remix 7")
  • Joker
  • Buddha[a]
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • Buddha
  • Stonestream
 3:49
9. "Happy Nation"  
  • Joker
  • Buddha[a]
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • Joker
  • Buddha
 4:13
10. "Voulez-Vous Danser"  
  • Joker
  • Buddha[a]
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • T.O.E.C.
  • Joker
  • Buddha
 3:21
11. "My Mind" (Mindless mix)
  • Joker
  • Buddha[a]
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • Joker
  • Buddha
 4:10
12. "All That She Wants" (Banghra version)
  • Joker
  • Buddha[a]
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • Joker
  • Buddha
  • Denniz Pop
 4:14
Notes
  • ^[a] signifies rap lyrics
  • ^[b] signifies pre-production

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1993) Peak
position
Argentinian Albums Chart 1
Canadian Albums Chart 1
Japanese Albums Chart 1
US Billboard 200[7] 1

End of decade charts

Chart (1990–1999) Position
US Billboard 200[8] 34

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
Argentina (CAPIF)[citation needed] 4× Platinum 240,000
Brazil (ABPD)[9] Gold 100,000
Canada (Music Canada)[10] Diamond 1,000,000
Chile (IFPI)[citation needed] 2× Platinum 60,000
Japan (RIAJ)[citation needed] 4× Platinum 800,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[11] 3× Platinum 750,000
United States (RIAA)[12] 9× Platinum 9,000,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
The Sign
Video by Ace of Base
Released 1994 (1994)
Genre pop

Video Album

Some songs from the album were also released as an Ace of Base video collection released in the summer of 1994 on VHS video in North America. Laserdisc editions appeared in Japan as well.

Contents

  1. All That She Wants
  2. The Sign
  3. Don't Turn Around Studio Documentary
  4. Don't Turn Around
  5. Living In Danger Studio Documentary
  6. Happy Nation
  7. Wheel of Fortune

References

  1. ↑ http://aceofbase.com/records/wants/
  2. ↑ http://aceofbase.com/records/page/4/
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  5. ↑ RIAA - Gold & Platinum - November 03, 2010
  6. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/se/album/the-sign/id947405452
  7. ↑ "Ace Of Base – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Ace Of Base.
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  12. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
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