The Singles: 1984–2004

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The Singles: 1984–2004

RELEASED: November 29, 2004
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Take On Me Meaning 3:47 2. The Sun Always Shines on T.V. Meaning 4:42 3. Train of Thought (remix) 4:15 4. Hunting High and Low (remix) Meaning 3:47 5. I've Been Losing You Meaning 4:25 6. Cry Wolf Meaning 4:03 7. Manhattan Skyline Meaning 4:17 8. The Living Daylights Meaning 4:14 9. Stay on These Roads Meaning 4:46 10. Touchy! 4:33 11. Crying in the Rain Meaning 4:22 12. Move to Memphis Meaning 4:13 13. Dark Is the Night 3:46 14. Shapes That Go Together 4:14 15. Summer Moved On Meaning 4:04 16. Minor Earth, Major Sky Meaning 4:02 17. Velvet 4:05 18. Forever Not Yours Meaning 4:03 19. Lifelines Meaning 3:58
Historical Archive
The Singles: 1984–2004 is a compilation album by Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha, encapsulating their most successful tracks over two decades. The album showcases their distinctive sound characterized by melodic hooks, atmospheric synthesizers, and Morten Harket's soaring vocals. It includes hits like 'Take On Me' and 'The Sun Always Shines on T.V.', which helped define the 1980s pop landscape. The compilation also highlights the band's ability to evolve their sound while retaining the essence of their early work, making them enduring figures in pop music.