The Definitive Singles Collection 1984–2004
a-ha · 2004
79 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A shimmering collection of synth-pop anthems that encapsulate the essence of 80s and 90s nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs
- uplifting energy for gatherings
- for road trip playlists
- synth-driven soundscapes for reminiscing
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer raw, unpolished sounds
- seek immediate, intense gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'The Definitive Singles Collection 1984–2004' marks a retrospective pause for a-ha as they transitioned back into the music scene after a hiatus. By this time, the band had already established their legacy with hits like 'Take on Me' and 'The Sun Always Shines on T.V.', and the compilation served to celebrate their enduring appeal while introducing new audiences to their classic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take on Me 3:47
- 2 The Sun Always Shines on T.V. 4:42
- 3 Train of Thought (remix) 4:15
- 4 Hunting High and Low (remix) 3:47
- 5 I've Been Losing You 4:25
- 6 Cry Wolf 4:03
- 7 Manhattan Skyline 4:17
- 8 The Living Daylights 4:14
- 9 Stay on These Roads 4:46
- 10 Touchy! 4:33
- 11 Crying in the Rain 4:22
- 12 Move to Memphis 4:14
- 13 Dark Is the Night 3:46
- 14 Shapes That Go Together 4:14
- 15 Summer Moved On 4:04
- 16 Minor Earth, Major Sky 4:02
- 17 Velvet 4:05
- 18 Forever Not Yours 4:03
- 19 Lifelines 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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