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  • Release Date: 08/01/2000
  • Sales Rank: 196,390
  • Label: WARNER BROS UK
  • UPC: 685738218325

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Minor Earth Major Sky

1LISTENMinor Earth Major Sky 5:24
2LISTENLittle Black Heart 4:36
3LISTENVelvet 4:19
4LISTENSummer Moved On 4:37
5LISTENThe Sun Never Shone That Day 4:38
6LISTENTo Let You Win 4:23
7LISTENThe Company Man 3:14
8LISTENThought That It Was You 3:49
9LISTENI Wish I Cared 4:21
10LISTENBarely Hanging On 3:55
11LISTENYou'll Never Get over Me 5:38
12LISTENI Won't Forget Her 4:43
13LISTENMary Ellen Makes the Moment Count 4:53

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Editorial Reviews

A-ha's sixth studio CD (seventh if their greatest-hits collection is included) came seven years after their previous album, Memorial Beach, and in that time it seems that a-ha mellowed out. They do not seem to have concern about attracting the youth/dance market, but instead seem to be focusing in on how to make perfect middle-of-the-road pop songs with '90s technology. This is not a criticism, as it produces several fantastic songs, such as "Little Black Heart" and the wonderful "I Wish That I Cared." These, and many others, are full of catchy, beautiful melodies and Morten Harket's vocals are near perfect as usual -- his voice has not lowered one octave since their debut. The one problem with this CD is the relative sameness to some of the music. The tempos do not change a great deal, and by the end the songs seem to run together. More variety would have been beneficial. However, in terms of production, this is as close to perfect as a CD can get, and the lyrics keep things interesting throughout. Overall, a good album, and one that fans will enjoy. Aaron Badgley, All Music Guide

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Welcome return, excellent songs....by Anonymous

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April 19, 2003: This collection which came out in Europe in 2000 deserves a wider audience. This is a welcome comeback as the band had split up for 7 years to take some time off and do some solo ventures. A-ha delivers a sound thats modern and lush with exceptional vocals and writing, the band has never sounded so together. Really enjoy the songs, Velvet, Little black heart, The sun never shone that day, I wish I cared, Minor earth-Major sky, To let you win, summer moved on, to name some of these highlights. This record should have been made available here in the states but for some reason recording deals here in the states continue to be up in the air and the fans are the ones who suffer having to pay these import prices??? check out the new 2002 Lifelines and their brand new LIVE collection, all underated gems worth getting as well.

Comeback of Comebacksby Anonymous

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July 23, 2002: This band have continued to defy all the odds in pop terms. Reformed after seven years doing their own thing, Minor Earth, Major Sky is nothing short of a triumph for A-ha. The title track is outstanding with it's throbbing bass pulse, treated guitar riffs and Morton Harket's evergreen vocals.Summer Moved On is whimsical and The Sun Never Shone That Day sounds not unlike UK band Garbage's ''Stupid Girl'' which is not a bad thing.One of THE albums of 2000, it's good to have them back.


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