25
a-ha · 2010
226 min · 56 tracks · alternative rock ยท new wave ยท pop rock
A nostalgic collection of synth-pop anthems that blend melancholic melodies with vibrant instrumentation.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- nostalgic synth- anthems dynamic journey with peaks wave-like pacing throughout
- Context
- When '25' was released in 2010, a-ha was celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band, marking a significant milestone in their career. This compilation album features remixes and alternate versions of their classic hits, alongside newer material, showcasing their enduring relevance in the pop landscape after their initial success in the 1980s.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, pop rock
25 is an album by a-ha, released in 2010. A nostalgic collection of synth-pop anthems that blend melancholic melodies with vibrant instrumentation. The album reached No. 1 on the Norwegian Albums Chart and received positive reviews for its nostalgic value and fresh takes on classic tracks. It also highlighted a-ha's ability to maintain a dedicated fan base and adapt their sound over decades, influencing subsequent generations of synth-pop artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 25 sound like?
A nostalgic collection of synth-pop anthems that blend melancholic melodies with vibrant instrumentation. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes 25 by a-ha notable?
The album reached No. 1 on the Norwegian Albums Chart and received positive reviews for its nostalgic value and fresh takes on classic tracks. It also highlighted a-ha's ability to maintain a dedicated fan base and adapt their sound over decades, influencing subsequent generations of synth-pop artists. When '25' was released in 2010, a-ha was celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band, marking a significant milestone in their career. This compilation album features remixes and alternate versions of their classic hits, alongside newer material, showcasing their enduring relevance in the pop landscape after their initial success in the 1980s.
Who is 25 for?
25 works well if you're into nostalgic synth- anthems, dynamic journey with peaks and wave-like pacing throughout.
How many songs are on 25?
25 has 56 tracks, running approximately 226 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Take On Me Standout 3:49
- 2 The Blue Sky 2:36
- 3 The Sun Always Shines on TV Standout 5:07
- 4 Train of Thought (7" remix) 4:15
- 5 Hunting High and Low (7" remix) 3:48
- 6 Iโve Been Losing You 4:26
- 7 Scoundrel Days 4:00
- 8 Swing of Things 4:15
- 9 Cry Wolf 4:06
- 10 Manhattan Skyline (edit version) 4:21
- 11 The Living Daylights 4:12
- 12 Stay on These Roads 4:46
- 13 Touchy! (UK DJ edit) 3:38
- 14 There's Never a Forever Thing 2:51
- 15 You Are the One (7" remix) 3:50
- 16 The Blood That Moves the Body (Two-Time Gun remix) 4:08
- 17 Crying in the Rain Standout 4:21
- 18 Early Morning 2:59
- 19 Slender Frame 3:43
- 20 I Call Your Name 4:29
Disc 2
- 1 Move to Memphis (single version) 4:17
- 2 Dark Is the Night for All 3:45
- 3 Cold as Stone (remix) 4:32
- 4 Angel in the Snow (edit) 4:07
- 5 Shapes That Go Together 4:14
- 6 Summer Moved On 4:37
- 7 Minor Earth Major Sky (Niven's radio edit) 4:02
- 8 The Sun Never Shone That Day (radio edit) 3:31
- 9 Velvet 4:20
- 10 Forever Not Yours 4:06
- 11 Lifelines 4:17
- 12 Did Anyone Approach You? 4:11
- 13 Celice 3:40
- 14 Analogue 3:49
- 15 Cosy Prisons (radio mix) 3:58
- 16 Foot of the Mountain 3:57
- 17 Nothing Is Keeping You Here (single remix) 3:05
- 18 Shadowside (single edit) 3:31
- 19 Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah) 4:10
Disc 3
- 1 Take On Me (1985 Version) 3:47
- 2 The Sun Always Shines on TV Standout 3:56
- 3 I've Been Losing You (original version) 4:26
- 4 Manhattan Skyline 4:22
- 5 Stay on These Roads 4:46
- 6 Crying in the Rain (alternate cut) 4:25
- 7 Dark Is the Night for All ("Banned" version) 3:47
- 8 Move to Memphis 4:05
- 9 Shapes That Go Together 4:15
- 10 Angel in the Snow 4:17
- 11 Summer Moved On 4:07
- 12 Minor Earth, Major Sky 4:28
- 13 Lifelines 4:24
- 14 Did Anyone Approach You? 4:12
- 15 Velvet (European cut) 4:09
- 16 Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah) 3:39
- 17 Take On Me (1984 version) 3:22
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
226 min 36 sec
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