Road Club
a-ha · 1988
25 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A shimmering blend of synth-driven pop and emotional balladry that defines a-ha's signature sound.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it features extended versions of a-ha's biggest hits, contributing to their continued success in the late '80s. The inclusion of tracks like 'Take On Me' and 'Hunting High and Low' in remixed formats helped maintain the band's chart presence and introduced their music to new audiences in dance clubs worldwide.
- Best for
- shimmering synths for uplifting moods gradual build to emotional release for nostalgic road trips
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Road Club' came after a-ha's commercial breakthrough with their debut album 'Hunting High and Low' (1985). At this point, the band was leveraging their popularity, exploring extended mixes of their hits while solidifying their presence in the pop-rock landscape. The album showcases the band's commitment to evolving their sound while still appealing to their established fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Kaizers Orchestra· Björk· Madrugada· Neil Young· Green Day· Radiohead· Moby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Blood That Moves the Body (extended version) Standout 5:26
- 2 Take On Me (extended version) Standout 4:51
- 3 Stay on these Roads (extended version) Standout 6:13
- 4 Hunting High and Low (extended remix) 6:03
- 5 Soft Rains of April (original mix) 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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