25: Very Best of [Import]

a-ha | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 3, 2010)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: WARNER BROS UK
• ASIN: B003U0I9U0
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,731 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Take On Me

2. The Blue Sky

3. The Sun Always Shines On TV

4. Train Of Thought (7" Remix)

5. Hunting High And Low (7" Remix)

6. I've Been Losing You

7. Scoundrel Days

8. Swing Of Things

9. Cry Wolf

10. Manhattan Skyline (Edit Version)

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Move To Memphis (Single Version)

2. Dark Is The Night For All

3. Cold As Stone (Re-mix)

4. Angel (Edit)

5. Shapes That Go Together

6. Summer Moved On

7. Minor Earth Major Sky (Niven's Radio Edit)

8. The Sun Never Shone That Day (Radio Edit)

9. Velvet

10. Forever Not Yours

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

2010 two CD collection from the Norwegian Pop trio. After nine albums, an iconic music video, and sales of more than 36 million worldwide, 2010 celebrates a-ha's 25th anniversary and final year together. The album includes 38 a-Ha favorites including 'Take On Me', 'The Sun Always Shines On TV', 'Cry Wolf' and 'Velvet' plus the brand new track 'Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah)'. Warner.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice send-off...., September 7, 2010

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Jeff (New York) - See all my reviews

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A-ha has been tops on my favorites list of bands since 1985 when "Take on me" topped the charts here in the U.S. I was even fortunate enough to see them live in Toronto in 1986 right after "Scoundrel Days" was released. I've followed them through good albums and not so good albums but overall they have always delivered the magic that made them stand the test of time. I was very sorry to hear of them breaking up this year and going their separate ways. It has been an amazing run to say the least. It is really a shame that the U.S. couldn't appreciate them for more than that one first hit. Most people I talk to about A-ha only remember "Take on me" and the video for it. Talk about an underrated band! They matured and changed so much over the past 2 1/2 decades. Glad I didn't just buy the single for "Take on me" and forget about the rest of the album! "Hunting High and Low" was my very first CD some 500 ago!

This final "hits" collection is really a must have for A-ha fans or anyone looking to experience their releases in one collection. I loved the story of how they came to be and the trip through time, from then to now, that was included in the liner notes. It was nice to see a couple of different versions of the songs included on here as I have virtually all of them on CD somewhere or other already. Even though I have all of their previous albums I still wanted to get a copy of this one for myself just to have as a final farewell.

Thanks for 25 great years of music!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great collection of tunes from a timeless band...., October 7, 2010

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J. Bilby "littlebibs" (Kingston, New Hampshire United States) - See all my reviews
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This band came along in a time not that long ago (1980's) where music was busting apart due to the video revolution that brought acts worldwide into our homes. Music was so carefree and challenging then, A-ha captured America with their Take on Me single and especially the video which is one of the top 10 greatest to this day. A-ha were so much more than that slice of teen pop which it got relegated towards. I found their first collection such a wonderful piece of music perfection, mature and soaring sounds, I couldn't believe what a talented group of musicans and the vocals of Morten Harket blew me away much like some of my favorites from years earlier, The Beatles & Moody Blues for example. Sure the girls loved those bands to but radio was different then and shut these guys off in the states just as quickly as they embraced them. 25 really showcases all the sides of this adventureous band, I especially like their last song Butterfly, it sums so much up. They've made so many stunning songs(especially throughout the 2000's return) you'll find sprinkled through out this collection(and so many more that didn't make it) This band was influenced by many great bands as Depeche Mode comes to mind with Butterfly, Butterfly. I wished they had broken threw with radio but radio in the states sucks bigtime and leaves little room for real talent, its all manufactured fake gimmics that run the show, I will miss these talented guys from Norway but all you have to do is put this new cd collection on and remember how they use to make music. I hope you still can collaborate with each other over the years and keep expanding your muse, peace a-ha

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album, October 17, 2010

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Cameron Coleman (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This is a wonderful collection of a-ha's music over their 25 years. Anyone who is a fan of them, must get it.