MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice
a-ha · 2017
113 min · 43 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
Intimate acoustic renditions breathe new life into a-ha's synth-pop classics, showcasing their melodic depth and lyrical introspection.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- intimate acoustic moments to savor dynamic journey with emotional peaks reflective listening for quiet evenings
- Context
- Released in 2017, 'MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice' marked a return for a-ha as they celebrated their 30-year anniversary since debuting with 'Hunting High and Low'. This live album came after a series of successful tours and signified their enduring presence in the music scene, demonstrating a maturation in their sound while revisiting iconic tracks.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, pop rock
MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice is an album by a-ha, released in 2017. Intimate acoustic renditions breathe new life into a-ha's synth-pop classics, showcasing their melodic depth and lyrical introspection. This album is significant not only for its nostalgic appeal but also for its critical reception, garnering praise for the band's ability to reinvent their hits in an unplugged format. The performance was well-received by fans and critics alike, highlighting a-ha's sustained relevance in contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice sound like?
Intimate acoustic renditions breathe new life into a-ha's synth-pop classics, showcasing their melodic depth and lyrical introspection. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice by a-ha notable?
This album is significant not only for its nostalgic appeal but also for its critical reception, garnering praise for the band's ability to reinvent their hits in an unplugged format. The performance was well-received by fans and critics alike, highlighting a-ha's sustained relevance in contemporary music. Released in 2017, 'MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice' marked a return for a-ha as they celebrated their 30-year anniversary since debuting with 'Hunting High and Low'. This live album came after a series of successful tours and signified their enduring presence in the music scene, demonstrating a maturation in their sound while revisiting iconic tracks.
Who is MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice for?
MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice works well if you're into intimate acoustic moments to savor, dynamic journey with emotional peaks and reflective listening for quiet evenings.
How many songs are on MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice?
MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice has 43 tracks, running approximately 113 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 This Is Our Home 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 Standout 4:27
- 6 A Break in the Clouds 4:54
- 7 Foot of the Mountain Standout 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 Standout 4:13
Disc 3
- 1 This Is Our Home
- 2 Lifelines
- 3 I’ve Been Losing You
- 4 Analogue (All I Want)
- 5 The Sun Always Shines on TV Standout
- 6 A Break in the Clouds
- 7 Foot of the Mountain Standout
- 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 Standout
- 22 Behind the Scenes
Release Date
October 6, 2017
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
113 min 49 sec
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