NEW MUSIC EAR 2020s - A-HA - "TRUE NORTH"

A-HA "TRUE NORTH" 2022 I'M IN - The opening track on the band's 11th studio album was also the first single released. This is an orchestral style, piano led Pop ballad that is full of hope and positivity despite its melancholic sound. Morten's vocal is as impeccably emotional as ever. HUNTER IN THE HILLS - This kicks off in some musical based sounds evoking a "thriller movie" imagery. Has a very orchestral jazzy feel to it. Unusual for the band but it works. AS IF - This ia a mid tempo 80s New Wave ballad that almost sounds like Folk with a little Americana thrown in for good measure. Was the third single released from the album. BETWEEN THE HALO AND THE THORN - This is almost reminiscent of the band's debut album's slow songs but with a huge orchestral twist. Still waiting for the rocky quicker song to liven the album up, although a nice relaxing listen so far. TRUE NORTH - A more familiar sounding A-ha on this title track. The rock