Minor Earth, Major Sky cover

Minor Earth, Major Sky

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a-ha’s hiatus following a less than remarkable couple of albums in the early 1990s wasn’t itself surprising, but what turned out to be a true surprise — especially given how the three core members had been existing in a state of creative and personal tension for years — was just how successful their return proved to be. 2000’s Minor Earth, Major Sky was heralded by a remarkable comeback single in the form of “Summer Moved On,” while the title track and “Velvet,” if not as big hits in comparison, showed their ineluctable magic still in effect.

Ned Raggett

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