Norwegian synth-pop band formed in Oslo in 1982, best known for members Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy.

Formed in 1982 in Norway. Line-up includes Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy. According to the Minor Earth Major Sky review, that album sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide and about 1 million in Germany; the single "Summer Moved On" is reported in a review as having sold over 1.5 million copies. Minor Earth Major Sky credits producers Andreas "Boogieman" Herbig and Roland Spremberg and co-producers A-ha and Kjetil Bjerkestrand.

Three DeBaser reviews praise a-ha's vocal delivery, electronic/pop arrangements and select standout songs. Reviewers highlight Minor Earth Major Sky's commercial comeback and Lifelines as a favorite. Scoundrel Days is noted for strong songwriting and clear production.

For:Fans of melodic synth-pop, 1980s/1990s pop and vocal-driven electronic pop.

 The album has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide, 1 million in Germany alone, where it managed to place three singles always in the top ten on the charts (Summer Moved On, Minor Earth Major Sky, and Velvet).

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 It's my favorite A-ha album. To quote Woody Allen: if Robbie Williams is an excellent "second course," the Depeche Mode an excellent and imaginative "first course," the "A-ha" of "Lifelines" are, for me, a "complete meal"... I'm happy to offer you the coffee... Loupin

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 one of the most beautiful voices in the contemporary pop scene.

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