Released 9 years ago this October
MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice
a-ha · 2017
113 min · 43 tracks · alternative rock
Stripped-down arrangements breathe new life into classic hits, revealing the emotive depth of a-ha's songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Is Our Home Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Take On Me — The reimagined version of this iconic hit strips away the 80s synths to focus on Morten Harket's soaring vocals, showcasing the song's timeless melody.
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I’ve Been Losing You — This track captures raw emotion through its haunting arrangement, allowing listeners to connect deeply with its themes of loss and longing.
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The Sun Always Shines On TV — Reinterpreted acoustically, this song highlights lyrical poignancy and delivers a powerful performance that resonates with both nostalgia and freshness.
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Foot of the Mountain — The stripped-back version emphasizes the song's introspective lyrics and melodic strength, showcasing a-ha's ability to evolve while staying true to their essence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate acoustic moments to savor
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective listening for quiet evenings
- nostalgic melodies for summer days
- engaging storytelling through song
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases a-ha's musical evolution and enduring appeal in their later years.
- Moods
- Introspective· Chill
- Career context
- By the time a-ha released MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice in 2017, they had been active for over three decades, transitioning from pop icons of the 1980s to respected musicians. This album marked an intimate return to their roots, following a period of extensive touring and the release of their tenth studio album, Cast in Steel, in 2015.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· The Human League
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 This Is Our Home Start here 5:04
- 2 Lifelines 5:18
- 3 I’ve Been Losing You 5:04
- 4 Analogue (All I Want) 4:43
- 5 The Sun Always Shines On TV 4:27
- 6 A Break in the Clouds 4:54
- 7 Foot of the Mountain 5:27
- 8 Stay On These Roads 6:17
- 9 This Alone Is Love 6:07
- 10 Over the Treetops 6:44
- 11 Forever Not Yours 4:06
Disc 2
- 1 Sox of the Fox 7:17
- 2 Scoundrel Days 4:56
- 3 The Killing Moon 5:54
- 4 Summer Moved On 5:29
- 5 Memorial Beach 4:31
- 6 Living a Boy’s Adventure Tale 5:35
- 7 Manhattan Skyline 5:47
- 8 The Living Daylights 5:49
- 9 Hunting High and Low 5:56
- 10 Take On Me 4:13
Disc 3
- 1 This Is Our Home Start here
- 2 Lifelines
- 3 I’ve Been Losing You
- 4 Analogue (All I Want)
- 5 The Sun Always Shines on TV
- 6 A Break in the Clouds
- 7 Foot of the Mountain
- 8 Stay on These Roads
- 9 This Alone Is Love
- 10 Over the Treetops
- 11 Forever Not Yours
- 12 Sox of the Fox
- 13 Scoundrel Days
- 14 The Killing Moon
- 15 Summer Moved On
- 16 Memorial Beach
- 17 Living a Boy’s Adventure Tale
- 18 Manhattan Skyline
- 19 The Living Daylights
- 20 Hunting High and Low
- 21 Take On Me
- 22 Behind the Scenes
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Animal Heart
Nina Persson
Features introspective lyrics and a blend of acoustic and electronic elements, creating emotional depth.
Trouble Will Find Me
The National
Shares a similar intimate storytelling style with lush arrangements that evoke nostalgia.
Born to Die
Lana Del Rey
Combines melancholic themes with stripped-back production, emphasizing emotional resonance and personal narratives.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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