This 1998 standalone single saw the Swedish pop group revisiting their past glories with a reggae-tinged cover of Bananarama's "Cruel Summer," aiming for a late-career resurgence.
- "Cruel Summer" was released as a single in 1998 on Playground Music, two years after their last studio album, Flowers.
- The single was a moderate success in some European markets, reaching the Top 20 in Sweden and the Top 40 in the UK.
- The track was produced by the band members themselves, along with Johnny Jam and Michael Ilbert.
Ace of Base was a Swedish pop group, formed in 1987, best known for their reggae-influenced dance-pop hits. At the time of "Cruel Summer"'s release, they were transitioning from their initial international success to a new phase in their career, attempting to recapture chart momentum.
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