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  • Audio CD (10 Jun 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Warner
  • ASIN: B000063DMG
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,895 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Lifelines follows on from the critical and commercial success of A-ha's 2000 comeback album Minor Earth, Major Sky. Produced by legend Stephen Hague (Blur, Pet Shop Boys and New Order) and top production duo Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley (Elvis Costello and Morrissey), the album represents a further maturing of style.

The instant synth-pop formula songs of their 1980s golden years are once again replaced by a style which is more serious and solid. The sweeping title track, "Lifelines", opens the album, establishing from the start a philosophical, self-questioning theme continued on "There's a Reason for It" and "Less Than Pure". Despite the push towards a darker sound, the lyrics remain simple but sharp, competently tackling other long-standing issues close to their heart (for instance "Oranges on Apple Trees"). "Turn the Lights Down" is an exquisite duet between Harket and Anneli Drecker, which could easily propel the group back to the top of the charts. But as the tone of the release suggests, the older, wiser A-Ha appear to no longer crave the mass adoration of the past and instead are moving towards a more dynamic and credible musical future. --John Galilee



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This is the seventh album by the Norweigan pop trio who shot to fame in the 1980's. The track 'Forever Not Yours' has reached the no.1 single spot in seven countries. Eight of thetracks on the album were written by keyboardist, Magne Furuholmen - four of which were collaborations with frontman, Morten Harket.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Norwegians are getting even better!, 5 May 2002
I loved 'Minor Earth, Major Sky'. 'Lifelines' is even better. As with an album of 15 songs, there are a couple of duff tracks (Mags' 'Dragonfly' and the lightweight 'Afternoon High') but all in all it is superb with melodies that most of today's contempories would kill for and sung to perfection by THAT voice which is in fine form. We are spoiled by the first track 'Lifelines' which is just brilliant. It is close to a career high - only the epic Stay on These Roads or Manhattan Skyline marginally betters it. Can the rest of the album live up to it's opener? Not quite, but it comes very close on several songs like 'You Wanted More', 'Did Anyone Approach You' 'Time and Again' and the album closer 'Solace'. The songs still have that feeling of bleakness and longing that A-ha are famous for and the theme of nature runs through with constant references to the sun, the rain, the moon, the wind and the stars. Misery never sounded this good. 'Lifelines' is much too un-pop to give A-ha the success in the UK they deserve. I have my ticket for the Albert Hall in June and cannot wait to hear these songs performed live. If you only know A-ha from the 'Hunting High and Low' album, give the guys another chance and buy this album. This is the best collection of songs you will hear this year and won't be beaten.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Follow your lifelines through, 22 Aug 2002
By Mr. J. A. D. Swan "nlondongamer" (london) - See all my reviews
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Most people only consider A-ha now as prospective beneficiaries of the kind of 80s revival that got Gary Numan and Culture Club back in the spotlight.

But then most people would go out and buy Oasis' 'Heathen Chemistry' like record-buying sheep. While the Gallagher brothers songwriting seemed to stall in 1994, A-ha have been onwardly progressing to ever more mature and distinctive sound.

It was clear they benefited from the years away with their previous album 'Minor Earth, Major Sky' full of lushness and melodic quirkiness, and while 'Lifelines' may not have the immediate impact of the single off that album, it's altogether more satisfying.

The genius for melody and rich string accompaniement, exemplified on the title track is bolstered by harder-edged production. 'You wanted more' is a kind of Norwegian 'I will survive' melodrama that shows the looser, more experimental approach in 'Major earth..' has continued, but 'Forever Not Yours' utilises classic Morten harmonising that is typically A-ha.

The experimentation sometimes gets edgy, on the pan-sexual paean, Oranges on Appletrees. But what is always refreshing is that A-ha seem to only care about making music, not how it is perceived.

Although Pal Waaktar Savoy is underepresented in terms of writing credits, Morten and Magne show they are just as capable in that department. Often it is the most unassuming and apparently simplistic work, like 'Leave your lights on' that become the most memorable and returned to tracks.

Just about everything on 'Lifelines' merits its inclusion - there is no real filler, and so much stylistic ground is covered, you feel the band have earned their money. Attention to detail is one of their most endearing traits: witness the briefest flourish of Spanish guitar at the climax to 'You wanted more' and a host of others. Craft over bombast ever time.

if you have a mind of your own when it comes to musical taste and want something with maturity and breadth, at least try out Lifelines.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Contrasts and contradictions but very colourful, 26 April 2002
This album will confuse the critics. It has the downbeat slightly lonely sound of A-ha which people expect. But they have been true to their past here, with Lifelines and have refered back to the electronic attack of artists such as Depeche Mode and even to the pomp of the Pet shop boys. There is only one really dodgy track on the album: Oranges on Apple Trees.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Major Sky had 13 songs- 10 good and 3 fillers. This has 15 songs and every one is good. The songs blend into each other very well and have a richer texture than their earlier... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tony

5.0 out of 5 stars Eureka a-Ha: A Quantum of Solace?
This will probably be A-Ha's most famous album, though for inobvious reasons, such as its "Day of the Flood" Noah-for-the-rich video for "Forever natures" (on YouTube, when not... Read more
Published 21 months ago by DP Laing

2.0 out of 5 stars very poor album
I actually like a-ha and specially their older stuff (see Scoundrel Days). Their first album after their hiatus, Minor Earth|Major Sky was a good album, and although there were... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2006 by I. Zabala

5.0 out of 5 stars Each track a winner!
Don't listen to those old negative types, they'll always find something to criticise. I absolutely adore this album and can see why Coldplay, amongst other bands, have huge... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2006 by C. Murphy-Gardner

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but...
"Lifelines" (LL for convenience) has a lot more Pop feel than A-ha's other albums, with generous, lush sound. However, in some cases lyrics aren't brilliant (e.g. Read more
Published on 26 April 2006 by purplemuffin

3.0 out of 5 stars Not at their best.
I see that most of the reviewers here have given the album five stars. I can only attribute that to two things; they are either extreme a-ha fans already, and/or they had just... Read more
Published on 12 Jul 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Sit back, relax, listen..........and enjoy!
Just two years after their fabulous comeback album 'Minor Earth Major Sky' from 2000, A-ha returned with a new album 'Lifelines'. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2005 by secondalibi

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what we expected
I'm clearly in the minority here, but I don't consider this a worthy successor to `Minor Earth Major Sky'. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2005 by Reg Utterley-Boaring

5.0 out of 5 stars Great follow up to Minor earth
After listening to 2000's Minor earth major sky i knew "Lifelines" was gonna be a great follow up & i was right. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2003 by kanesamael5

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure genius!!
I have been following the progress of this trio ever since that ground breaking video for "Take on me". I have been to numerous live gigs and purchased every album. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2003 by canice stringer

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