25

While a-ha had already released a couple of greatest hits albums in the past, 25, meant at the time to summarize their studio career and herald what proved to not be their farewell tour in the end, serves as a comprehensive overview for the interested beginner in the work of a striking band. Covering practically every single they had released plus a few choice album cuts — the amazing Scoundrel Days deep cut “The Swing of Things” gets a well-deserved placement — 25 demonstrates their stunning range and top flight melodic, performative and vocal gifts in full.