構成数 | 1枚

合計収録時間 | 00:58:30

Personnel: Lauren Savoy (vocals); Per Hillestad, Per Lindvall (drums). Audio Mixer: Niven Garland. Audio Remixers: Island Brothers; Millenia Nova; Andre Tanneberger; Niven Garland; Ras. Recording information: Alabaster Room, NY (1998-2000); Boogiepark Studios, Hamburg, Germany (1998-2000); Lydlab Studios, Oslo, Norway (1998-2000); Rainbow Studios, Oslo, Norway (1998-2000). Photographer: Bjorn Opsahl. A-ha's sixth studio CD (seventh if their greatest-hits collection is included) came seven years after their previous album, Memorial Beach, and in that time it seems that a-ha mellowed out. They do not seem to have concern about attracting the youth/dance market, but instead seem to be focusing in on how to make perfect middle-of-the-road pop songs with '90s technology. This is not a criticism, as it produces several fantastic songs, such as "Little Black Heart" and the wonderful "I Wish That I Cared." These, and many others, are full of catchy, beautiful melodies and Morten Harket's vocals are near perfect as usual -- his voice has not lowered one octave since their debut. The one problem with this CD is the relative sameness to some of the music. The tempos do not change a great deal, and by the end the songs seem to run together. More variety would have been beneficial. However, in terms of production, this is as close to perfect as a CD can get, and the lyrics keep things interesting throughout. Overall, a good album, and one that fans will enjoy. ~ Aaron Badgley

録音 | ステレオ (Studio)