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Minor Earth Major Sky

a-ha · 2000

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

A vibrant fusion of synth-pop and rock, marked by introspective lyrics and lush arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective lyrical reflections
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 17, 2000, 'Minor Earth Major Sky' was a significant return for a-ha after a hiatus since their last studio album in 1993. This album marked their first release with a new sound that incorporated more mature themes and modern production techniques, signaling their artistic evolution into the 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· The Human League

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Minor Earth | Major Sky 5:24
  • 2 Little Black Heart 4:36
  • 3 Velvet 4:19
  • 4 Summer Moved On 4:37
  • 5 The Sun Never Shone That Day 4:38
  • 6 To Let You Win 4:23
  • 7 The Company Man 3:14
  • 8 Thought That It Was You 3:49
  • 9 I Wish I Cared 4:21
  • 10 Barely Hanging On 3:55
  • 11 You'll Never Get Over Me 5:38
  • 12 I Won't Forget Her 4:43
  • 13 Mary Ellen Makes the Moment Count 4:56
  • 14 Summer Moved On (remix) 6:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Take On Me 3:49
  • 2 The Sun Never Shone That Day (radio version) 3:32

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