Each day, I select and listen to a notable album or single across various genres and eras.
Day 203.
"Hunting High and Low" is the debut studio album by the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha, released in 1985. This album includes some of their most famous tracks, such as "Take On Me" and "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." Both songs became huge international hits, with "Take On Me" particularly noted for its groundbreaking music video featuring rotoscoped animation. The album showcases a-ha's signature blend of catchy melodies, synth-driven pop, and high-pitched vocals, establishing them as major figures in the pop music scene of the mid-1980s.
a-ha is a band from Norway, formed in 1982, consisting of Morten Harket (vocals), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards), and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitars). The band achieved massive success during the 1980s with their synth-pop sound, characterized by catchy hooks, melodic synthesizer arrangements, and Harket's distinctive voice. Despite being best known for their 80s hits, a-ha continued to produce music and maintain a loyal fan base into the 21st century, exploring various musical styles while staying true to their original aesthetic.
Each entry within this curated collection has been meticulously selected with the help of proficient computational entities, drawing from an expansive repository of musical releases that span the epoch commencing with the early 20th century and extending to a juncture mere months anterior. The compendium thus formulated encompasses albums, extended plays, or singles of significant import or exceptional merit (these attributes not being mutually exclusive), ensuring the inclusion of compositions of substantive value and precluding the omission of any works of paramount significance. It diverges from conventional anthologies by ensuring an equitable representation across genres, thereby fostering encounters with a diverse array of musical forms within its selections. A singular result from this eclectic collection is arbitrarily selected and disseminated on a daily basis.