East of the Sun, West of the Moon
| East of the Sun, West of the Moon | ||||
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| Released | 22 October 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1989–1990 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 45:48 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| Entertainment Weekly | D+ |
| Melody Maker | (favorable) |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
| Smash Hits | |
East of the Sun, West of the Moon is the fourth studio album by Norwegian band A-ha, released on 22 October 1990 by Warner Bros. Records. Named after a Norwegian fairy tale, the album was something of a departure from the band's earlier radio-friendly sound to a darker, moodier tone. It peaked at number one in the band's native Norway and reached top 20 in various European countries and Japan. It was co-produced by Ian Stanley, formerly of the band Tears for Fears.