The remastered and expanded edition of a-ha's "Scoundrel Days" was first released in 2010 through Rhino Records. This version transforms the trio's moody sophomore effort into a comprehensive archive, adding 21 bonus tracks to the original 10-song tracklist. Sound & Remastering Quality
A-ha: Scoundrel Days (Remastered and Expanded Edition) – A Definitive Revisit
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The remastering, handled at Digiprep, addresses the "brittle" digital transfers typical of 1980s recordings.
Track Listing:
Highlights include a guitar-led version of "Soft Rains of April," the "This Alone Is Love" original version, and multiple demos of "The Swing of Things".
"Cry Wolf (Extended Version)" (8:12), "Manhattan Skyline (Extended Remix)" (6:49) 2 Demos & Live The remastered and expanded edition of a-ha's "Scoundrel
Release and Promotion
Production: Produced largely by Alan Tarney, the album utilizes iconic 80s synths like the Yamaha DX7 and Roland Juno-60 to create its signature "chilled gothic" flavor. All opinions are the author’s own, based on