Synth-pop that captivated the world: a-ha’s classic and popular songs
Even if you don’t recognize the name of the group a-ha, you’ve probably heard their iconic pop classic “Take On Me” at least once.
That said, some people might only know a-ha for “Take On Me.”
In this article, we’ll introduce a slew of masterpieces released by a-ha—the world-famous Norwegian synth-pop group—whose documentary film “a-ha THE MOVIE” had a limited release in Japan in May 2022 and generated plenty of buzz.
It’s a must-read not only for fans, but also for anyone looking to understand the 1980s synth-pop sound that’s trending again in the 2020s.
Playlist
| Synth-pop that captivated the world: a-ha’s classic and popular songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Take On Mea-ha |  play_arrow | Truly the ultimate k—worthy of being called the very synonym of a-ha… |
| 2east | Train Of Thoughta-ha |  play_arrow | Train ..., released in 1985 |
| 3east | Touchya-ha |  play_arrow | “Touchy” is the third albu… by a-ha |
| 4east | Stay On These Roadsa-ha |  play_arrow | 『Stay on these Roads… |
| 5east | Shapes That Go Togethera-ha |  play_arrow | 『Shapes That Go Toge… |
| 6east | Hunting High And Lowa-ha |  play_arrow | The big hit “Take On Me” and other major... |
| 7east | The Sun Always Shines on T.V.a-ha |  play_arrow | Also known by its Japanese title “Shine On TV”… |
| 8east | Crying In The Raina-ha |  play_arrow | 『Crying In The Rain』… |
| 9east | I’ve Been Losing Youa-ha |  play_arrow | A-ha’s second album, released in 1986… |
| 10east | The Living Daylightsa-ha |  play_arrow | The film series 007, which is still loved by many people... |
| 11east | You Are The Onea-ha |  play_arrow | If we’re talking about the most exhilarating sense of speed in a-ha’s songs, it would have to be “… |
| 12east | Foot of the Mountaina-ha |  play_arrow | There are many famous songs crafted by a-ha, but… |
| 13east | The Wakea-ha |  play_arrow | a-ha, who reunited in 2015, is finally ready to... |
| 14east | Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah)a-ha |  play_arrow | An elegant singing voice and a lyrical, melancholy air that appeals to Japanese tastes… |
| 15east | Lifelinesa-ha |  play_arrow | “Lifelines” is a-ha’s seventh... |
| 16east | Love Is Reasona-ha |  play_arrow | Among a-ha’s songs, especially the ones you’d hear at a club… |
| 17east | Analoguea-ha |  play_arrow | “Analogue” was released in 2005... |
| 18east | Dark Is The Night For Alla-ha |  play_arrow | As the lead single from their fifth album, Ri... |
| 19east | Minor Earth Major Skya-ha |  play_arrow | A, who had been on hiatus from band activities since 1993… |
| 20east | Under The Makeupa-ha |  | Please translate the following Japanese into English:This 'Under the Makeu…' |
| 21east | There’s Never A Forever Thinga-ha |  play_arrow | Paul Waa, the band's guitarist… |
| 22east | Take On Mea-ha | play_arrow | Using an anime that could be called a darling of the MTV era… |
| 23east | Take On Mea-ha | play_arrow | When summer comes, I find myself wanting to listen to this song... |
| 24east | take on mea-ha | play_arrow | a-ha is a three-piece band from Norway... |
| 25east | Angel In The Snowa-ha |  play_arrow | Lyrical melodies and beautiful vocals resonate with the heart… |
| 26east | Cast In Steela-ha |  play_arrow | Impressive with grand strings and a calm vocal performance... |
| 27east | Celicea-ha |  play_arrow | It's a track where the magic of synth-pop truly shines. 200... |
| 28east | Cosy Prisonsa-ha |  play_arrow | a-ha, who perfected classic synth-pop, is 20... |
| 29east | Early Morninga-ha |  play_arrow | This work, depicting a quiet, contemplative early morning hour, ... |
| 30east | I Call Your Namea-ha |  play_arrow | A classic a-ha song that delicately portrays a heartrending feeling... |
| 31east | Manhattan Skylinea-ha |  play_arrow | Norway’s proud synth-pop band, a… |
| 32east | The Blood That Moves The Bodya-ha |  play_arrow | a-ha’s ... released in May 1988 |
| 33east | The End Of The Affaira-ha |  play_arrow | The synth-pop band a-ha from Norway… |
| 34east | Take On Me (Bass Only) (Play Along Tabs In Video)a-ha |  play_arrow | Composed of members from Norway, and the world... |
| 35east | Living At The End Of The Worlda-ha |  | An elegant singing voice and a melancholy atmosphere drift in the melo... |
| 36east | a-ha THE MOVIEa-ha |  play_arrow | A documentary depicting A-ha’s glory and journey |
| 37east | Take on Me (Kygo Remix)a-ha |  play_arrow | A signature hit of the 80s, a-ha’s “Ta…”. |
| 38east | Soft Rains of Aprila-ha |  play_arrow | Known for the hit "Take On Me"... |
| 39east | Forever Not Yoursa-ha |  play_arrow | An elegant singing voice and a lyrical, melancholy air that appeals to Japanese tastes… |
| 40east | Summer Moved Ona-ha |  play_arrow | Mr. A-ha from Norway in 2000... |
| 41east | There’s Never A Forever Thinga-ha |  play_arrow | A singing voice full of kindness and soothing synth-pop... |