In 2004 the compilation album The Singles: 1984-2004 was released, their last album with WEA. After that A-ha signed to Universal. Analogue was released in 2005. The title-track entered the UK-charts on #10. The band’s ninth studio album, “Foot of the Mountain” was released in 2009.
Paul has said “Morten is totally different from me. When we first came to London together, he burned all my clothes and re-dressed me from head to toe. I don’t care much about clothes, whereas he’s always very interested in them. He has given me self-confidence, encourages me to talk to people, not to be afraid and to use the abilities I have. Morten is actually the only one in Norway who had as much ambition as I did. I guess we both have big egos. In a way, we’re each sitting in our own little world, while Mags is more down to earth. Mags often has to mediate between Morten and me… It’s good that we’re so different and still respect each other. The tension between us is creative. No one sings like Morten. He’s got what it takes and I have great faith in him.”