Strong (Anette Olzon album)

[1][4][5] According to Olzon, the album takes a heavier approach than her 2014 debut Shine, inspired by bands such as Dimmu Borgir and In Flames.

[1][5] Also, encouraged by her husband Johan Husgafvel (who plays bass and sings growls on the album), she wrote lyrics expressing her views on issues such as wicked leaders and abusive bosses, which differed from the more introspective Shine.

[4][5] At first, Frontiers had selected another musician to write the album, but Olzon did not adapt to his material so she demanded the label to assign her countryman Karlsson for the role.

[4] "Fantastic Fanatic" criticizes digital influencers who advocate for environmental-friendly initiatives while making use of polluting services such as flights.

He concluded that in the album "there's plenty to enjoy, but it relies a bit too much on creative backing tracks for dynamics and doesn't show off enough of the musicians themselves.