a-ha - Scoundrel Days album flac
Performer: a-haTitle: Scoundrel Days
Style: Synth-pop
Released: 1986
Country: UK & Europe
MP3 album: 1903 mb
FLAC album: 1109 mb
Rating: 4.6
Other formats: DTS MP3 VQF AC3 XM ADX TTA
Genre: Electronic / Rock / Pop
Scoundrel Days is the second studio album by Norwegian new wave band A-ha. It was released on 6 October 1986 by Warner Bros. Scoundrel Days was the second long-player release from A-ha, which was highly anticipated after the success of their critically acclaimed first .
ALBUM NAME: Scoundrel days GROUP: a-ha WORDS AND MUSIC: Scoundrel days - words by Pal Waaktaar music by Mags and Pal Waaktaar The swing of things - words and music by Pal Waaktaar I've been losing you - words and music by Pal Waaktaar October - words and music by Pal Waaktaar Manhattan skyline - words by Pal Waaktaar music by Mags an. Bb Gthey forgive anything but greatness these are scoundrel days. o-o D4 G- Band I'm close to calling out their names as pride hits my f. .
Released October 6, 1986. Scoundrel Days Tracklist. 1. Scoundrel Days Lyrics. 2. The Swing of Things Lyrics. Scoundrel Days Q&A.
While not quite as strong as the band's debut, Scoundrel Days is still a-ha succeeding as a marketed "pretty boy" band which can connect musically and lyrically as much as any musical sacred cow. The opening two songs alone make for one of the best one-two opening punches around: the tense edge of the title track, featuring one of Morten Harket's soaring vocals during the chorus and a crisp, pristine punch in the music, and "The Swing of Things," a moody, elegant number with a beautiful synth/guitar arrangement (plus some fine drumming courtesy of.
Tracklist
| A1 | Scoundrel Days | 3:56 |
| A2 | The Swing Of Things | 4:14 |
| A3 | I've Been Losing You | 4:24 |
| A4 | October | 3:48 |
| A5 | Manhattan Skyline | 4:52 |
| B1 | Cry Wolf | 4:05 |
| B2 | We're Looking For The Whales | 3:39 |
| B3 | The Weight Of The Wind | 3:57 |
| B4 | Maybe Maybe | 2:34 |
| B5 | Soft Rains Of April | 3:12 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – EMI Music
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Wea International
- Copyright (c) – ATV Music Corp.
- Manufactured By – WEA Records (Pty) Ltd.
- Distributed By – WEA Records (Pty) Ltd.
- Marketed By – Tusk Music Co. (Pty) Ltd.
- Printed By – Interpak
Credits
- Art Direction, Design – Jeri McManus Heiden
- Design – Kim Champagne
- Lyrics By – Mags (tracks: B1, B4, B5), Pal Waaktaar* (tracks: A1 to B3, B5)
- Music By – Mags (tracks: A1, A5 to B2, B4), Pal Waaktaar* (tracks: A2 to B1, B3, B5)
- Photography By – Knut Bry
- Producer – Alan Tarney (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B3), Mags (tracks: A3, B4, B5), Pal Waaktaar* (tracks: A3, B4, B5)
Notes
Issued with printed inner sleeve containing lyrics.This issue has a different "marketed by" credit, on the sleeve, to this similar version Scoundrel Days
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6 001491 000115
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, etched): WBC 1615 - A Z
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, etched): WBC 1615 - B X
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 925 501-1, WX 62 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (LP, Album, Emb) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | 925 501-1, WX 62 | UK & Europe | 1986 |
| 25501-4 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | 25501-4 | Australia | 1986 |
| 8122798000 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (CD, Album, RE + CD, Comp + RM, Unofficial, Jew) | Warner Bros. Records , Rhino Records | 8122798000 | Russia | 2010 |
| 8122797951 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (CD, Album, RE, RM + CD, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records, Rhino Records | 8122797951 | Brazil | 2010 |
| BB 10349 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (Cass, Album) | Billboard | BB 10349 | Indonesia | Unknown |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Scoundrel DaysEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonMusic By – Mags , Pål WaaktaarProducer – Alan TarneyStrings – Graham Prescott*Words By – Pål Waaktaar |
| A2 | The Swing Of ThingsDrums – Michael SturgisEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonProducer – Alan TarneyWords By, Music By – Pål Waaktaar |
| A3 | I've Been Losing YouBass Guitar – Leif Karsten JohansenDrums – Michael SturgisEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonProducer – Mags , Pål WaaktaarWords By, Music By – Pål Waaktaar |
| A4 | OctoberEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonProducer – Alan TarneyWords By, Music By – Pål Waaktaar |
| A5 | Manhattan SkylineEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonMusic By – Mags , Pål WaaktaarProducer – Alan TarneyWords By – Pål Waaktaar |
| B1 | Cry WolfDrums – Øystein JevanordEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonMusic By – Mags Producer – Alan TarneyWords By – Mags , Pål WaaktaarWords By ["Night I Left The City. I Dreamt Of A Wolf..."] – Lauren Savoy |
| B2 | We're Looking For The WhalesEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonMusic By – Mags Producer – Alan TarneyWords By – Pål Waaktaar |
| B3 | The Weight Of The WindEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonProducer – Alan TarneyWords By, Music By – Pål Waaktaar |
| B4 | Maybe MaybeEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonProducer – Mags , Pål WaaktaarWords By, Music By – Mags |
| B5 | Soft Rains Of AprilDrums – Michael SturgisEngineer – Gerry KitchinghamMixed By – Alan Tarney, John HudsonMusic By – Mags , Pål WaaktaarProducer – Mags , Pål WaaktaarWords By – Pål Waaktaar |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – ATV Music
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – WEA International Inc.
- Copyright (c) – WEA International Inc.
Credits
- Art Direction – Jeri McManus Heiden
- Design – Jeri McManus Heiden, Kim Champagne
- Photography By – Knut Bry
Notes
All songs © 1986 ATV Music Corp. BMI.℗ 1986 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of U.S.
© 1986 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of U.S.
The paint/water splatter image the front cover as well as the back is embossed and protrudes slightly; it can be felt when touching it.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7599-25501-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): WX 62 A // 2▽420 V
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): WX 62 B // 1▽420 V
- Other (Distribution Code): UK: WX 62
- Other (Distribution Code): France: WE 391
- Other (Price Code): ⓧ
- Label Code: LC 0392
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 925 501-1, WX 62 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (LP, Album, Emb) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | 925 501-1, WX 62 | UK & Europe | 1986 |
| 25501-4 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | 25501-4 | Australia | 1986 |
| 8122798000 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (CD, Album, RE + CD, Comp + RM, Unofficial, Jew) | Warner Bros. Records , Rhino Records | 8122798000 | Russia | 2010 |
| 8122797951 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (CD, Album, RE, RM + CD, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records, Rhino Records | 8122797951 | Brazil | 2010 |
| BB 10349 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (Cass, Album) | Billboard | BB 10349 | Indonesia | Unknown |
Tracklist
| A1 | Scoundrel Days | 3:56 |
| A2 | The Swing Of Things | 4:14 |
| A3 | I've Been Losing You | 4:24 |
| A4 | October | 3:48 |
| A5 | Manhattan Skyline | 4:52 |
| B1 | Cry Wolf | 4:05 |
| B2 | We're Looking For The Whales | 3:39 |
| B3 | The Weight Of The Wind | 3:57 |
| B4 | Maybe, Maybe | 2:34 |
| B5 | Soft Rains Of April | 3:12 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Manufactured By – Warner-Pioneer Corporation
Credits
- Mixed By – Alan Tarney, John Hudson
- Producer – Alan Tarney
Notes
Fold out insert with liner notes and lyrics/Japanese translation.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: T4988 014 30845 8
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 925 501-1, WX 62 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (LP, Album, Emb) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | 925 501-1, WX 62 | UK & Europe | 1986 |
| 25501-4 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | 25501-4 | Australia | 1986 |
| 8122798000 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (CD, Album, RE + CD, Comp + RM, Unofficial, Jew) | Warner Bros. Records , Rhino Records | 8122798000 | Russia | 2010 |
| 8122797951 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (CD, Album, RE, RM + CD, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records, Rhino Records | 8122797951 | Brazil | 2010 |
| BB 10349 | a-ha | Scoundrel Days (Cass, Album) | Billboard | BB 10349 | Indonesia | Unknown |









