http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3826&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fa-ha%2Fplaylists.rssIt's hard to say which had more of an impact, the single "Take On Me" or its accompanying video. Either way, a-ha's spot in the pantheon of 1980s bubblegum Synth Pop is guaranteed. Composed of an electronic bass-pulse, a clattering drum sound and singer Morten Harket's near-yodel falsetto, the Norwegian trio's sound has 1985 written all over it. Subsequent forays into smooth, adult-oriented love-pop proved unsuccessful in the U.S. and they sank into obscurity. Nevertheless, the band is featured on virtually any collection that has the words "'80s" and "Hits" in the title, and their ebullient, strangely European pop will forever remain just under the surface of the public consciousness. - Mike McGuirkSynth Popen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:06:36 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3826&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fa-ha%2Fplaylists.rss It's hard to say which had more of an impact, the single "Take On Me" or its accompanying video. Either way, a-ha's spot in the pantheon of 1980s bubblegum Synth Pop is guaranteed. Composed of an electronic bass-pulse, a clattering drum sound and singer Morten Harket's near-yodel falsetto, the Norwegian trio's sound has 1985 written all over it. Subsequent forays into smooth, adult-oriented love-pop proved unsuccessful in the U.S. and they sank into obscurity. Nevertheless, the band is featured on virtually any collection that has the words "'80s" and "Hits" in the title, and their ebullient, strangely European pop will forever remain just under the surface of the public consciousness. - Mike McGuirk http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29977927&variant=play&rws=%2Fa-ha%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:22 -0800 Playlists Featuring a-ha on Rhapsody Online 29977927 ply.29977927 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29977927&variant=play&rws=%2Fa-ha%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29708322&variant=play&rws=%2Fa-ha%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:06:29 -0800 Playlists Featuring a-ha on Rhapsody Online 29708322 ply.29708322 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29708322&variant=play&rws=%2Fa-ha%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29707080&variant=play&rws=%2Fa-ha%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:10:25 -0700 Playlists Featuring a-ha on Rhapsody Online 29707080 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