Cast in Steel
a-ha · 2015
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
Melodic synth-pop textures blend with reflective lyrics in a nostalgic yet contemporary soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective flow
- nostalgic melodies for introspection
- thoughtful listening during commutes
- melodic textures for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer upbeat party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, 'Cast in Steel' is a-ha's tenth studio album and their first in nearly a decade, following the 2009 release 'Foot of the Mountain'. The band had previously announced their reunion in 2010, marking this album as a significant return after years of intermittent activity and lineup changes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cast in Steel 3:51
- 2 Under the Makeup 3:23
- 3 The Wake 3:45
- 4 Forest Fire 3:56
- 5 Objects in the Mirror 4:14
- 6 Door Ajar 3:46
- 7 Living at the End of the World 4:06
- 8 Mythomania 3:49
- 9 She's Humming a Tune 4:02
- 10 Shadow Endeavors 4:22
- 11 Giving up the Ghost 4:16
- 12 Goodbye Thompson 3:35
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