A-ha - Scoundrel Days -remastered And Expanded-... -
The remastered and expanded Scoundrel Days album features the following tracks:
Released in 1986, A-ha's sophomore album, Scoundrel Days, was a game-changer in the music industry. The Norwegian band, known for their unique sound and captivating live performances, took the world by storm with their innovative blend of pop, rock, and new wave. Two years after its initial release, Scoundrel Days was re-mastered and expanded, giving fans a fresh perspective on this iconic album.
: The lyrics touch on personal terror and isolation. "Manhattan Skyline" famously oscillates between a delicate waltz-like synth harpsichord and sudden, grungy guitar outbursts accompanied by Harket’s primal vocal growls. a-ha - Scoundrel Days -Remastered And Expanded-...
Released in 1986, "Scoundrel Days" was A-ha's sophomore effort, following the global success of their debut album "Hunting High and Low". The album marked a significant creative leap for the band, as they explored darker, more mature themes and experimented with new sounds. The result was an album that not only resonated with fans but also showcased A-ha's growth as songwriters and musicians.
Other standout tracks, such as "Scoundrel Days" and "You Make It a Party," showcased the band's ability to craft infectious, danceable pop-rock with a distinctly European flavor. The album's more introspective moments, like "The Sun Always Shines on TV" and "Lovers Talk in the Dark," demonstrated A-ha's growing maturity as songwriters. The remastered and expanded Scoundrel Days album features
of a voice that sounds like glass breaking in slow motion. Morten isn't just a resident; he is a witness to the "Manhattan Skyline" shifting over the Norwegian fjords, a strange overlapping of worlds where urban grit meets icy isolation.
. They spend their hours "Thinking About You" and the way the light catches the spray of the North Sea, turning it into liquid silver. : The lyrics touch on personal terror and isolation
The (depending on your region) fixes this beautifully. Producer Alan Tarney’s original vision finally breathes.
Originally released on October 6, 1986, Scoundrel Days was a sharp pivot from the "bubblegum" image associated with their breakout hit "Take On Me". Recorded at RG Jones Studios in London, the album saw Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen taking on more production duties, resulting in a "darker, moodier beast" that leaned heavily on atmosphere and muscular arrangements.
Released in July 2010, is the definitive edition of the Norwegian trio's landmark sophomore effort. While their debut, Hunting High and Low , made them global teen idols, this 1986 follow-up proved they were serious musicians with a penchant for dark, cinematic synth-pop. The Evolution of a Sound
