a-ha: ranking highs and lows

Episode 02: Ranking a-ha 125-101

a-ha: ranking highs and lows

Show Notes

In the second episode of Ranking Highs and Lows we continue our ranking of a-ha’s 147 songs from worst to best by counting down from 125 to 101. In this episode we will encounter a couple of singles and possibly a few fan favorites as well, and although we are still in the bottom third of the list we already here start seeing some rather good songs!

In this episode we run into the first song on the list from one of a-ha’s 1990’s albums, discuss a poor attempt at recreating the feeling from Stay On These Roads, debate whether or not a-ha sounds like ABBA and continue the investigation of where Pål and Magne take more or less hidden stabs at each other in songs.

We also discuss Morten’s recent pronunciation of ‘shine’ and which song lyric sounds like a travel blogger’s Instagram post. And of course which song just missed out on a spot in the top 100.

In case you prefer to read rather than listen to the way we talk, then check out our blog where we go through the ranking in writing. https://www.rankingaha.dk/

And don’t hesitate to join the discussion on Facebook where the sun always shines. https://www.facebook.com/rankingaha

And of course check out the ranking on our Spotify playlist as well in case you want to remind yourself of the songs that move our bodies. https://sptfy.com/rankingaha

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