http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6 en-gb 30 Tue 15 Dec 2009 06:22:22 GMT+1 A feed of user comments from the page found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=18#comment9 This is one of the best albums AHA have put out. Mind you I can not think of a bad one.Every track is good & catchie. Just wish the rest of the public were made aware of how good they are, with the same type of media frenzy that a modern band gets. Or the likes of the rolling stones. Thu 24 Sep 2009 19:45:06 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=16#comment8 It's interesting too read that one title in the album is "Keane-esque." As far as I know, Keane was just a little boy when A-ha used the sounds that Keane today so shamelessly uses. Be that as it may, comparing A-ha's music and lyrics to pop-corns like Keanue makes one sceptical about how objective Tom Hocknell is. Is it maybe because Keane is British that he is mentioned in this article? A-ha and that little kid are definitly not on the same leaugue and I have no doubt Tom Hocknell is well aware of this. Mon 17 Aug 2009 13:22:15 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=14#comment7 @Toftlea: Pretty snide remark there. Clearly you haven;t followed a-ha's career since the 80s. A shame since you are missing out on a lot of terrific music. Putting on an elitist music snobbery hat just makes you look ridiculous i'm afraid. Wed 22 Jul 2009 18:24:55 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=12#comment6 They are the true "Keepers of the Flame" Tue 21 Jul 2009 17:03:38 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=10#comment5 I've been a fan of A-ha since "Take on me" came out and truly believe with every album release they've gotten better and better. Its a sad shame however that they've become overlooked in musical terms. Their last Album Analogue was absolutely incredible and would I would argue Keane are A-ha-esque. They are the originals.. Tue 21 Jul 2009 17:01:26 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=8#comment4 I happyly pay my fees and much more for this album. It's fantastic and I just love the fact that it's the band writing their own music. When Analogue came out in 2005 I loved it and this one is another gem in a-ha's crown.Let's be honest here there are few bands/artist that have talent like this to keep going for so long, stay true to themselves and write their own music. Although I wouldn't have chosen Foot of the mountain as their first single as riding the crest I would have thought would get a better response from the audiences, but no doubt they will do well with this.The one thing I am hoping is that people will not keep going on about Take on me, as after 9 amazing studio albums they deserve better. So please listen to more then just one song before you make up your mind! Fri 17 Jul 2009 12:53:31 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=6#comment3 I think mozbloke hit the nail on the head, toftlea. A-ha are as relevant as any other band out there producing music. I've been a fan since my first ever music purchase, Hunting High and Low. I find their blend of harmonies and electronica refreshing in an age pop superficial, five-minute wonder 'pop' groups searching for the quick road to fame and a fat bank account. Good on them for keeping going and continuing to produce original material.For toftlea's benefit: Relevant adj directly connected with or related to the matter in hand (Chambers Pocket Dictionary). Mr Hocknell's review was about the resurgance of a popular 80s band and how well they have adapted to the current market without compromising on their musical roots. The release of a new album is therefore more than relevant to anyone with more than a passing interest in popular music culture. Wed 15 Jul 2009 12:59:42 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=4#comment2 I'd say "Foot of the Mountain" is the best collection of A-ha songs put out since their debut.Sure they have great songs on every collection, this one plays start to finish without a missing a beat.Morten Harkets vocals really have no peers in theworld of pop-rock music. The songs just all worktogether. The Bandstand, Riding the Crest, Foot ofthe Mountain all help make this cd get noticed butyou'll also find other gems, Sunny Mystery, Shadowside, What it is, The real thing. Nothing iskeeping you here just soars and Start the simulatoris clever and ends this excellent collection withso much mystery, they way I like A-ha. Sure somelyrics are out their but this group continues toput out classy music. You'll find touches of Depeche Mode, Keane, Coldplay, some Beatles andMoody Blues come to my mind. Its nice they'vedecided to rekindle their 80's synth sound andwrap it into todays rock sounds. Their still likeno one else. Timeless stuff. Tue 14 Jul 2009 01:30:30 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=2#comment1 Actually, I thought this was balanced and insightful. I'm a fan of later period a-ha and am quite interested to hear they've gone back to the electronica sound of their 80s hey-day. The comment by toftlea is bizarre. You just read the review, they've been making albums and selling out decent sized venues for the last 25 years. They may be off your radar, in which case can I suggest you get value for your licence fee elsewhere, there's plenty of content to allow you to get your money's worth. Mon 13 Jul 2009 22:04:32 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/n6w6?page=0#comment0 Is this what I'm paying a licence fee for. For someone to review a band that had died by 1987. Please attempt to be even half-heartedly relevant. Sun 12 Jul 2009 15:06:38 GMT+1