Voice of Reason [Import]

Harem Scarem, Rubber | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 12, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Import [Generic]
• ASIN: B0000070QR
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #811,210 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

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

Editorial Reviews

Asian edition of the Canadian heavy metal act's 1995 album. WEA.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gloomier But Beautiful, May 10, 2003

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susumu-5 (Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Voice of Reason (Audio CD)

Canadian AOR master's third album in 1995 shows their modern rock approach. It became a bit gloomier than "Mood Swings" unmistakable AOR masterpiece in 1993. 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".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars quality through and through, August 2, 2001

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Andrew Fortuine (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Voice of Reason (Audio CD)

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. The trademark harmonies and crunching guitars remain in place, but the songs and lyrics have a darker, more alternative feel. "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.

4.0 out of 5 stars it's not mood swings 2 but one of my favorites, August 18, 2010

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bahhumbug "grrrr" (here) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Voice of Reason (Audio CD)

I came on to the harem scarem scene by accident picking up mood swings for a couple of bucks and was blown away. I could not WAIT for the next release and in the interim the hard rock/metal scene fell apart. Everyone had to get "dark", not sure if it was management, label, or whoever, that's kind of how it went, but that said, this is a fantastic album. I'm psyched wounded bird has grabbed the Harem Scarem cds that they have (although there's many more never released in the u.s.).

There's all the Harem Scarem cues, great songwriting, vocal harmonies to die for, guitars, but it's more downbeat & cynical, which worked at the time.

Not sure someone jumping in from 2010 could get into it immediately, but this is in the top 3 of all their studio releases, and a melodic rock classic.