A-ha - Take On Me (WEA)

Morten, Pal and Mags (they're from Oslo) have come up with the clumsiest title of the week here. This song sounds like a cross between Queen and the Thompson Twins, and something tells me this trio are going to have a hit sooner or later. File alongside Spelt Like This and the Roaring Boys as The Groups Most Likely To But Don't Deserve to. (Stuart Husband, No 1, April 20, 1985)

Pal, Morten and Mags. No, not an exotic brand of dog food but three unfortunately christened Norwegian toddies, who are the driving force behind A-Ha. Must confess to a secret predilection for this on its initial release a while back. The revamped version kicks off with a hideously synthetic drum beat but develops into a multi-layered little pop gem. The winsome ones may have dreadful names but they make irresistible noises. (Lesley O'Toole, Record Mirror, October 5, 1985)