Best Summer Songs: 50 Classic Sun-Worshipping Anthems
Like the season that inspired them, the best summer songs can be balmy, blissful and sometimes bittersweet…
East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon’: a-ha’s New Creative Dawn
With the ‘East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon’ album, a-ha took a grittier rock approach which supported their growing confidence on stage.
a-ha: Why The Norwegian Pop Icons’ Legacy Is More Than Take On Me
Since scoring their international breakthrough with Take On Me, a-ha have built a musical legacy that has demanded critical respect.
Best Music Videos: 30 Promo Clips That Changed The World
From slick performance pieces to high-concept clips, the best music videos sometimes outshine even the song they were created to promote.
Hunting High And Low: How a-ha Ensnared A Classic Debut Album
In ‘Hunting High And Low’, a-ha created one of the 80s’ classic albums, aided by the charm of their songwriting and a certain video…
Scoundrel Days: How a-ha Signalled Their Pop Years Were Over
A reaction to the fame brought on by Take On Me, the ‘Scoundrel Days’ album found a-ha forging a darker symphonic statement.
Memorial Beach: a-ha’s Epitaph, Or A Critical Safety Valve?
With the world at their feet, a-ha let musical and creative tensions lead the way for ‘Memorial Beach’, their most surprising album.
Stay On These Roads: When a-ha Took A New Creative Track
Signalling a major change up ahead, the ‘Stay On These Roads’ album found a-ha turning away from the pop formula that brought them fame.
The Sun Always Shines On TV: a-ha On The Cusp Of Greatness
Hailed as an 80s take on the Wall Of Sound, The Sun Always Shines On TV found a-ha elevating themselves beyond the average synth-pop band.
Take On Me: How a-ha’s Signature Song Became Their Biggest Obstacle
Reducing a-ha to just one song, Take On Me, ignores a discography that spans decades and includes some of the finest synth-pop of all time.
Våkenatt: How bridges “Changed Everything” And Gave The World a-ha
The work of a ‘schizophrenic band’ that ‘didn’t fit’, bridges’ ‘Våkenatt’ album sounded like no other Norwegian music. Then they birthed a-ha.
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