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Minor Earth Major Box

a-ha · 2001

108 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock

A fusion of synth-pop and alternative rock, highlighting lush melodies and introspective lyrics.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • dynamic remixes for varied engagement
  • long listening sessions encouraged
  • melodic soundscapes for daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer concise track lengths

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Minor Earth Major Box' was a significant comeback for a-ha after a hiatus following their last studio album in 1993. This album marked their return to the music scene, showcasing a matured sound as they redefined their style while retaining the melodic elements that characterized their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· The Human League
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Summer Moved On (radio version) 4:06
  • 2 Summer Moved On (album version) 4:39
  • 3 Barely Hanging On (album version) 3:54
  • 4 Summer Moved On (remix) 6:02

Disc 2

  • 1 Minor Earth | Major Sky (Niven’s radio edit) 4:02
  • 2 Minor Earth | Major Sky (Black Dog mix) 4:07
  • 3 Minor Earth | Major Sky (Millenia Nova remix) 4:29
  • 4 Minor Earth | Major Sky (Ian Pooley’s Deep mix) 6:16
  • 5 Minor Earth | Major Sky (ATB club version) 5:47
  • 6 Minor Earth | Major Sky (early version) 5:10
  • 7 Minor Earth | Major Sky (album version) 5:24

Disc 3

  • 1 Velvet (radio version) 4:01
  • 2 Velvet (De‐Phazz mix) 3:47
  • 3 Velvet (Millenia Nova mix) 4:03
  • 4 Velvet (New York City mix) 5:17
  • 5 Velvet (Alabaster mix) 5:19
  • 6 Velvet (Stockholm mix) 4:16
  • 7 Velvet (album version) 4:19

Disc 4

  • 1 The Sun Never Shone That Day (album version) 4:39
  • 2 Thought That It Was You (album version) 3:48
  • 3 Minor Earth | Major Sky (Ian Pooley’s Toothache mix) 6:59
  • 4 Minor Earth | Major Sky (Pumpin’ Dolls club mix) 8:08

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