While Hunting High and Low was a worldwide phenomenon, the band—led by Pål Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen—wanted to distance themselves from "teen idol" status. Recorded in London at RG Jones Studios, the album features a more organic, aggressive sound, blending Yamaha DX7 and Roland Juno-106 synthesizers with moodier guitar work and Morten Harket’s most powerful vocal performances to date.
October 17, 2025 (aligned with the original album’s October release month) Label: Warner Music / Rhino Records (in partnership with Aha’s own Swing of Things Records) Formats: aha scoundrel days remastered and expanded upd
Released as the follow-up to Hunting High and Low , Scoundrel Days marked a deliberate shift. Less glossy and more introspective, it gave us enduring hits like: While Hunting High and Low was a worldwide
: Full deluxe content is available on platforms like Apple Music . A-ha's Scoundrel Days album review and discussion Less glossy and more introspective, it gave us
Scoundrel Days is no longer just a relic for nostalgia junkies. It is a legitimate contender for the best stealth-action game of the year. The expanded lore fills in the plot holes we argued about on forums for a decade, and the visual upgrade makes the grim darkness of the city absolutely gorgeous.
A collection of 18-22 "rare and unreleased gems," including early demos from Octocon Studios in Oslo recorded before the band signed their first major contract.
: Remixes like the "Extended Remix" of "Manhattan Skyline" and the "Extended Version" of "I've Been Losing You" provide the era-appropriate "hand-edited" remix experience.