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Ending on a High Note: The Final Concert

a-ha

72 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock

A nostalgia-laden farewell featuring sweeping synths and poignant melodies that encapsulate a-ha's enduring legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic farewell for fans
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • poignant melodies for emotional release
  • gradual climax rewarding patience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, this live album marked the culmination of a-ha's illustrious career, following their initial breakup announcement. It showcases their greatest hits performed during their final concert at Oslo Spektrum, a venue intimately connected to their success. This album serves as both a celebration of their past and a bittersweet goodbye to fans worldwide.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· The Human League

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Sun Always Shines On TV 5:28
  • 2 The Blood That Moves the Body 4:18
  • 3 Scoundrel Days 4:20
  • 4 The Swing of Things 4:29
  • 5 Forever Not Yours 4:04
  • 6 Stay On These Roads 4:55
  • 7 Manhattan Skyline 5:07
  • 8 Hunting High and Low 4:36
  • 9 Minor Earth, Major Sky 3:23
  • 10 Summer Moved On 4:57
  • 11 I’ve Been Losing You 3:43
  • 12 Foot of the Mountain 4:10
  • 13 Cry Wolf 4:38
  • 14 Analogue 4:36
  • 15 The Living Daylights 5:10
  • 16 Take On Me 4:48

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