album · October 1, 1990

East of the Sun, West of the Moon

a-ha

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synth-popnew wavealternative

The band’s fourth album, 'East of the Sun, West of the Moon,' marked a noticeable shift from their established synth-pop sound to a more organic, guitar-driven approach. The album was a conscious effort to mature their sound, moving away from the synthesizers that had defined their early hits.

• The album was produced by Ian Stanley, formerly of Tears for Fears.
• It features a cover of The Everly Brothers' "Crying in the Rain," released as a single in 1990.
• The album reached number 12 on the UK Albums Chart.

a-ha is a Norwegian synth-pop band that found global success in the mid-1980s. In 1990, they were navigating the transition from their initial massive fame into a more mature sound.