Audio CD review:
Harem Scarem - Voice of Reason

Harem Scarem - Voice of Reason

Band: Harem Scarem Title: Voice of Reason Rating: Release Date: 2001-06-12 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Voice Of Reason 2: Blue 3: Warming A Frozen Rose 4: Let It Go 5: And Thats All 6: Breathing Sand 7: Candle 8: Paint Thins 9: I'll Be Brief 10: Untouched 11: Necessary Evil

Really, really good This is one of their top 3 efforts. I discovered Harem Scarem a few years back and didn't buy their cds in chronological order. I bought Mood Swings first, which is their best effort, and bought the others searching for another Mood Swings. This is one stands up. Different feel than Mood Swings, but equally appealing. If your already a HS fan and don't have this one, you're in for a treat. A quality album all the way through The modern approach works well on this album. Most fans will disagree, but I actually like this album better than "Mood Swings". This was a good recording for 1995 and 10 years later it still stands up. Gloomier But Beautiful It became a bit gloomier than "Mood Swings" unmistakable AOR masterpiece in 1993. Canadian AOR master's third album in 1995 shows their modern rock approach. So much so but it is excellently done as you can find in "Breathing Sand","Blue". If you like modern alternative rock such as REM, Lifehouse and Goo Goo Dolls this album may be a good starting point. If you are a classic 80's hits appreciator, I strongly recommend their 1st, 2nd(Mood Swings) or the latest"Weight Of The World". quality through and through The trademark harmonies and crunching guitars remain in place, but the songs and lyrics have a darker, more alternative feel. Harem Scarem's third album is a big departure from the straight-forward melodic rock of their first two releases, though it is a very good album in its own right. "Breathing Sand" is the closest they come to their classic "Mood Swings" sound. This album takes repeated listenings to fully appreciate its many merits, though from the first listen there is no questioning the musicianship or the top-notch production. Dark and beautiful... Man, I was blown away by the wah-wah work on the album. . The lyrics were so dark and beautiful, especially the track "Breathing Sand". Now let me tell you something, if you're a wah-wah freak, YOU NEED THIS ALBUM!. You can see a complete list of all Harem Scarem discography, or go back to the Harem Scarem tabs