Hunting High and Low
a-ha · 1985
37 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
Synth-driven melodies weave through poignant lyrics, creating a vibrant soundscape that defines the essence of 80s pop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- poignant melodies for reflective moments
- uplifting energy for bright days
- consistent flow with satisfying resolution
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike synth-driven soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debut album that established a-ha's international reputation and success.
- Themes
- 80s synth nostalgia· childhood dreams· emotional yearning
- Career context
- Released as a-ha's debut studio album, 'Hunting High and Low' marked their entry into the international music scene. The album followed the success of their hit single 'Take On Me,' which had already climbed the charts in several countries, setting high expectations for the band's full-length project.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· The Human League
- If this clicks, go next to
- Scoundrel Days — Continues the synth-driven sound while exploring deeper themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Some Great Reward by Depeche Mode — Shares a synth-driven sound and introspective lyrics that capture the emotional essence of the 80s.Vienna by Ultravox — Combines lush synthesizers and dramatic melodies with poignant themes, echoing a similar atmospheric depth.Rio by Duran Duran — Features vibrant synth-pop melodies and evocative lyrics that align with the energetic spirit of 80s music.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Take On Me".
- 1 Take On Me Start here 3:49
- 2 Train of Thought 4:14
- 3 Hunting High and Low 3:45
- 4 The Blue Sky 2:36
- 5 Living a Boy's Adventure Tale 5:02
- 6 The Sun Always Shines on T.V. 5:08
- 7 And You Tell Me 1:52
- 8 Love Is Reason 3:07
- 9 I Dream Myself Alive 3:10
- 10 Here I Stand and Face the Rain 4:30
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in a-ha's catalog. Debut album that established a-ha's international reputation and success.
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