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Headlines and Deadlines – The Hits of A-ha

a-ha · 1991

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

Ethereal synths and soaring melodies merge with introspective lyrics, encapsulating the essence of 80s pop nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo nostalgia trip
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • melodic reflections for quiet moments
  • soaring melodies in headphones
  • introspective listening on long drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for immediate gratification
  • prefer intense, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Headlines and Deadlines' marked a pivotal moment for a-ha as they transitioned from their initial commercial peak with albums like 'Hunting High and Low'. This compilation showcased their evolution while providing a retrospective of their most significant hits up to that point. By this time, the band was exploring new musical territories while still holding onto their iconic sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· The Human League

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Take On Me 3:47
  • 2 Cry Wolf 4:06
  • 3 Touchy 4:36
  • 4 You Are the One (remix) 3:47
  • 5 Manhattan Skyline 4:49
  • 6 The Blood That Moves the Body 4:05
  • 7 Early Morning 2:58
  • 8 Hunting High and Low (remix) 3:47
  • 9 Move to Memphis 4:16
  • 10 I've Been Losing You 4:25
  • 11 The Living Daylights 4:14
  • 12 Crying in the Rain 4:23
  • 13 I Call Your Name 4:51
  • 14 Stay on These Roads 4:46
  • 15 Train of Thought (remix) 4:15
  • 16 The Sun Always Shines on TV 5:02

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