Risen

O.A.R. (Of A Revolution) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 6, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Everfine
• ASIN: B0000589T0
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,900 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #78 in Music > Alternative Rock > Indie & Lo-Fi > Jangle Pop

Track Listings

1. Hey Girl

2. Delicate Few

3. Hold on True

4. If Only She Knew

5. She Gone (Only in Dreams)

6. King of the Thing

7. Night Shift

8. About Mr. Brown

9. Someone in the Road

10. Here's to You

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YOU'RE GONNA LIKE IT, PROMISE, February 13, 2001

By 

Dave Nathan (University of Texas (Austin, TX)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Risen (Audio CD)

Let me first give you a little background about my history of listening to OAR. First, I got The Wanderer to get Crazy Game of Poker on CD. Obviously, most people who hear of OAR hear of Crazy Game of Poker. Next, I liked that CD so much that I bought Souls Aflame. That was another great CD.

AND NOW---

OAR follows up those 2 releases with Risen, an incredible mix of new and old tunes. OAR brings back and remakes songs like Hey Girl, Delicate Few, Untitled, Night Shift, About Mr. Brown, and Here's to You. Then, they write some new songs like Hold On True, If She Only Knew, She Gone, King of the Thing, and Someone in the Road.

All the old songs are much bolder and have some revised and even more catchy melodies. Hey Girl and About Mr. Brown have never sounded better.

The new songs fit the same mold as some of OAR's older tracks. My personal favorite track on this CD is If She Only Knew. It's certainly the hardest OAR track that I've heard, but it's got a catchy, almost-reggae-like-but-alternative feel.

If your OAR listening experience has been anything like mine, this CD will make a great addition to your collection.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Different, but not disappointing. The band matures AND rocks, February 12, 2004

By 

irishman77 "music lover" (Lexington, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Risen (Audio CD)

Of A Revolution developed a big cult following on college campuses with their awesome first two CDs, The Wanderer and Souls Aflame. Risen contains some songs updated songs from those albums, but it can also stand on its own as a great bunch of music. The band really grows up here on this CD with much more diverse, melodic songs. Marc in particular takes his songwriting and singing up to another level, but nooone is carried by the others. Delicate Few, If Only She Knew, the new version of Hey Girl, She Gone are all incredible, and the disc is incredibly consistent in this age of singles/filler albums. Forget the DMB comparisons, Risen proves once and for all that Of A Revolution can stand on their own as a great band. Their albums are incredible and their live shows are comparable to anyone's, so get this album today to join in on the fun!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UNDERRATED, August 17, 2003

By 

Mike Strubin (Chicago, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Risen (Audio CD)

I first heard of OAR from my cousin. OAR is one of the most underrated bands. Their music is already better than most of the music we hear on the radio today, and these guys are just getting started. I suggest that u buy this cd and their older ones. OAR is going to be the next Dave Matthews Band one day, and i will guarantee that. Marc's lyrics are so pure and positive, and listening to this band puts you in such a good, positive mood. Support OAR and buy this cd. Its their best yet and you wont regret it.