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a-ha Album: “Lifelines [Bonus Tracks]”
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Lifelines [Bonus Tracks] |
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Release Date:2002-05-14
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:New Wave, 1980s Dance Party, 1980s Soft Pop
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Label:Japanese Import
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:766488710120
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Review - :
A difference from its last effort, yet undeniably {$a-ha}. This time, the Norse purveyors of quality {\pop} have opted for a variety of producers, ranging from {$Stephen Hague} to {$Clive Langer} and {$Alan Winstanley}. The album begins with a lush {\ballad} -- which is typical {$a-ha}, pastoral with support orchestration -- almost like a modern-day {$Moody Blues}. {&"You Wanted More"} also follows this trait, only darker with spiky electronics. {&"Afternoon High"} sketches out '70s pastel glory similar to what {$Tears for Fears} were getting at with parts of the {^Seeds of Love} album. There are shades of {^Minor Earth} in that they keep the sugary-neigh-pleasant {\ballads} vein to full emotional effect on {&"Turn the Lights Down,"} {&"Time and Again,"} and the {$Garbage} homage {&"Sun Never Shone."} {&"Cannot Hide"} opts for a {$Jennifer Paige} {&"Crush"} vibe with {$George Harrison}-style guitar, while {&"Forever Not Yours"}' pleasant dramatism echoes {$Darren Hayes}' recent {^Insatiable}. [{@WEA} issued a version of the album that includes a number of bonus tracks, including live material and a demo.] ~ Kelvin Hayes, All Music Guide
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