"Foot of the Mountain" stands as the ninth studio album by the renowned Norwegian pop-rock band A-ha, released on June 19, 2009. Achieving significant chart success, it reached No. 1 on the German Albums Chart and No. 2 on the Norwegian Albums Chart, while debuting at No. 5 in the UK, marking their highest chart placement since 1988.
The album signals a return to the band's iconic synth-pop sound of the mid-1980s, characterized by soaring vocals, synth hooks, poignant lyrics, and a melodic melancholy. Keyboardist Magne Furuholmen encapsulates the essence of the album, describing it as a fusion of the band's defining elements.
"Foot of the Mountain" holds particular significance in A-ha's discography as their last full-length release before their temporary split in 2010, and it features the final use of their new logo before reverting to their classic emblem upon reuniting in 2015. Despite this pause, the band left a lasting impression with their further release, a compilation album titled "25," accompanied by the new single "Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah)," marking a transition into their next chapter.
