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Highlights include a guitar-led version of "Soft Rains of April," the "This Alone Is Love" original version, and multiple demos of "The Swing of Things".

The 2010 deluxe reissue expanded the original tracklist significantly, adding 21 bonus tracks to provide a deep look into the band’s creative process. Disc Content Key Features

The original 10-track album, digitally remastered for improved clarity and "vibrancy," plus three extended remixes: "I've Been Losing You" (Extended Version), "Cry Wolf" (Extended Version), and "Manhattan Skyline" (Extended Remix). aha scoundrel days remastered and expanded upd

A collection of 18-22 "rare and unreleased gems," including early demos from Octocon Studios in Oslo recorded before the band signed their first major contract.

: A unique "cut-and-paste" project co-written by Furuholmen (the quiet parts) and Waaktaar (the rock parts). Highlights include a guitar-led version of "Soft Rains

: The most successful single from the album in the U.S., peaking at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Previously unreleased live recordings of "Train of Thought," "The Blue Sky," "We're Looking for the Whales," and "Cry Wolf". A collection of 18-22 "rare and unreleased gems,"

The edition, released in 2010 by Rhino Records , serves as a definitive tribute to a-ha's "difficult second album". Originally released on October 6, 1986, Scoundrel Days was the follow-up to their massive debut, Hunting High and Low , and saw the Norwegian trio—Morten Harket, Pål Waaktaar-Savoy, and Magne Furuholmen—pivot from "bubblegummy" synth-pop toward a darker, more atmospheric, and guitar-driven sound. The Core Album: A Darker Evolution

: The title track is often cited by critics for its "tense edge" and Morten Harket’s soaring vocals. Remastered & Expanded Content

: The lead single, which reached #1 in Norway and #8 in the UK, featured a harder rock edge than previous efforts.