TRUE NORTH

A-HA TRUE NORTH CD

20pg. Booklet

• • 1. I'm In
  • 2. Hunter In the Hills
  • 3. As If
  • 4. Between the Halo and the Horn
  • 5. True North
  • 6. Bumblebee
  • 7. Forest For the Trees
  • 8. Bluest of Blue
  • 9. Make Me Understand
  • 10. You Have What It Takes
  • 11. Summer Rain
  • 12. Oh My Word

Above the Arctic Circle, a-ha recorded their 1st collection of new songs since 2015’s Cast in Steel: True North is a letter from a-ha, and a poem from the far north of Norway. Accompanied by a film, the album combines the band’s visions & the talent of Norwegian orchestra Arctic Philharmonic to weave a narrative reminding us of our collective connection to the environment. This multimedia experience with a powerful narrative is unique for a-ha.

For True North, a-ha decided on a new approach. Their first collection of new songs since 2015’s Cast In Steel is more than a straightforward album – and unique for a-ha. While True North is a new album, it is also a film capturing a-ha recording the songs during November 2021 in Bodø, the Norwegian city located 90km above the Arctic Circle. “With every album we tweak it, to see if there’s a different way to go about it,” explains Paul. With what at once is their 11th studio album and also a very immediate document of its creation, a-ha have entered a new world. “First, we had the idea to record a studio session live,” says Paul. “Then, to film a studio session. That grew into more of a production with the Norwegian orchestra, the Arctic Philharmonic, who we have collaborated with.

(The USB-card included in the 2LP+CD version doesn't contain any content)