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Hunting High and Low

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Reprise/Warner Bros.
  • ASIN: B000002L7Y
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (132 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,349 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Take on this! The Norwegian trio's 1985 debut album containing the new-wave classic Take On Me (which was also one of the most memorable music videos of the '80s!) plus more iconic synth pop: The Sun Always Shines on T.V.; Train of Thought; Love is Reason , and 6 more!

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it. Need I say more? April 20, 2000
Format:Audio CD
I was just a teen when Take On Me hit the airwaves in the US. The song was/is like no other, as was the video. The ONLY bad thing about this album is that it's too short. If it had 30 songs on it, it would still be too short. It is just like a good book, never long enough.

All the songs on this cd are excellent, and my favorites are Living A Boys Adventure Tale, The Sun Always Shines On Tv and of course, Take On Me.

But if you live in the U.S., then you must think that Take On Me is the only song ever put out by this misunderstood and mislead band. Well I have learned that the radio is NOT the place to go to if you want to listen to good music.

a-ha's second (Scoundrel Days), and third (Stay On These Roads)albums are also excellent and the band sticks to their previous style and sound as in Hunting High and Low. They are both worthy additions to your library. But read on.

But if you want to understand what a mistake the U.S. has made with this band, Warner Bros. especially, then I would recommend you also pick up East of The Sun, West of the Moon and Memoral Beach. These two albums show just how mature the band has become. The songwriting is excellent and the sound is like none other. These albums are TOTALLY different from Hunting High and Low, but then again, why would you want the same thing? Early Morning on EOSWOM and Cold as Stone on Memorial Beach are two examples of this bands greatness. Both could be hits in the U.S. today, if they could just get a little radio airtime. Yeah, right. Most of what is on the radio today is TRASH! Record companies today are signing one album wonders instead of promoting AND supporting good musicians, which in the long run, is beneficial to both parties involved. Radio broadcasters have their songs preselected for them and don't dare play anything not on their list. What a shame and a sham.

Pick up Hunting High and Low, then pick up one of their most recent releases. Go into a quiet room, turn off the lights and simply listen to the albums 3 or 4 times. You won't be dissapointed.

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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'Hunting High And Low' was released in '85. It was A-ha's first album and the only one to receive any attention in the U.S.A. Containing -10 tracks- of wonderfully original, upbeat new wave/synth-pop tunes I consider it to be one of those rare, absolutely perfect albums/CD's. Every track is unique and immensely enjoyable, complimented by the most amazing male voice (Morten Harkett) I've ever heard.

An unbeatable collection; 'Take On Me', 'Hunting High And Low' and my personal favorite 'The Sun Always Shines On T.V. Definitely one of my All-Time Top Ten CD's!

My Highest Recommendation!!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An all time pop classic June 6, 2003
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When I first heard "Take on me" back in the 80's when I was 11-12 years old, I thought it was a cool new sound defining the growing new wave movement. I bought the cassette a couple of years later expecting it to be "take on me" and filler, as no other singles had been played from it. I was amazed as track after track of fantastic music kept me soaring on a musical cloud. They were immediately my favorite band, and I listen to a ton of other stuff. I have played this tape and it's replacement over and over for years, awestruck every time. The beautiful strings and guitar ballad "Hunting high and low" is one of the best songs ever written, a real tear-jerker. I play this song as part of my own musical repertoire, a-ha kept me inspired to become a musician myself. The child-like "Living a boy's adventure tale", with the band's first use of clarinet is a masterpiece. The album includes vastly contrasted themes such as the dark and teen-spirited "Dream myself alive" and "Here I stand and face the rain", probably my favorite song on the album with it's ethereal synths and haunting acoustic guitar and mysterious lyrics. The whole album rocks, soothes you, and trips you out from one song to the next. Lots of changing sounds and textures. Very talented musicians. I would say they are one of the top 5 most skilled users of synths. Skilled because they don't sound like computer music but rather like a pop orchestra with the great singer, lyrics, guitar, cool rhythms, nothing is overshadowed. All of their other albums are good too, but I agree with other reviewers that after "Scoundrel Days", something was lost and the magic was not as strong as their first two albums. Their music became more organic, less youthful and dark, less colorful and changing. This album and really "Scoundrel Days" too, are must-haves for any music collection. I just wish they'd remaster them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A-Ha CD
Makes me think back to my childhood. I bought it solely for "take on me!" thats the only song i love.
Published 21 days ago by HLH
5.0 out of 5 stars aha
Reminds of my buddy, a British exchange student at my college who got me on to aha. Also, I am a huge fan of James Bond films and these guys sing Living Daylights
Published 3 months ago by Heidi Donner
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely music
I never knew this group but loved their music! So glad I bought this CD!I have already played it several times!!
Published 3 months ago by Brigitte Hughes
3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay
I bought this CD to complete a collection. I bought this CD to complete a collection. I bought this CD to complete a collection.
Published 4 months ago by Preston D. Robinson III
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!
I love this cd! Has many great songs on it that I haven't heard before. Demos and things on the second disk are well worth the listen. Wonderful way to get to know this group. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ArleneM
5.0 out of 5 stars What is there to say?
Its A-ha. Of course its great!!! Really amazing album which I recommend any 80's lover to own and enjoy! A true masterpiece and milestone in music!!!
Published 4 months ago by Julio Guerrero
5.0 out of 5 stars Taaaaake Oooooon Meeeeeee
Great album to own. It was great to hear the songs that weren't originally released. It was also nice to hear the several different versions of "Take On Me. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sal
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic.
I bought this as a replacement for my dad's old cd which I magically lost somewhere. The cd itself is in perfect condition but the case had a small crack along the front EXACTLY... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Megan Snyder
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
This might be my favorite 80's pop CD. This is a rare CD where every track is great. I'm not normally into pop music, preferring prog-y stuff like Dream Theater or Rush, but I will... Read more
Published 7 months ago by HKC
5.0 out of 5 stars essential 80's
I don't know if this album was hurt by having such a "viral" (this would have been it, had such a term been used back then) video. Read more
Published 8 months ago by SuperJeff
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I was really impressed by this 'hunting high and low' remaster, I'm a big fan since its release so I'm very familiar with it on LP and CD. it sounds almost like a brand new mix off the board although it isn't, so much clarity... not just boosted up louder and compressed like so many... Read more
Jul 16, 2010 by Cris Miller |  See all 11 posts
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