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.
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 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