The Canadian boys of Harem Scarem are back with a brand new album that will taken them to higher grounds. Last years "Overload" was an Ok album and like my friend and partner Kaj said in his review - all songs were going in the same style and tempo and it was hard to remember each song, I can only agree. On Human Nature they have taken care of that problem and wri...(展开全部) The Canadian boys of Harem Scarem are back with a brand new album that will taken them to higher grounds. Last years "Overload" was an Ok album and like my friend and partner Kaj said in his review - all songs were going in the same style and tempo and it was hard to remember each song, I can only agree. On Human Nature they have taken care of that problem and written some of the strongest Harem Scarem songs ever because almost every song has something to offer with fantastic melodic riffs from Pete to catchy hooklines and strong choruses and a couple of surprises that I will tell about later in this review. I don't know what the guys have done because this time around they sound more hungry than ever and you can almost hear that they have had a great time in the studio. On background vocals they have had help from Tony Harnell (TNT) and Darren Smith that has brought out some impressive harmony and background vocals to the album, amazing stuff. I compare Human Nature soundwise like a mixture of "Mood Swings" and "Higher". Yes, this time they have really gotten closer to the sound of Mood Swings, yes you can take my word for it. I will take it song by song. First up is "Human Nature" and right away you can hear the Mood Swings recemblances. This is a song that start out as a laid back tune but turns out to a fantastic rocker in the pre-chorus and fires away throughout the chorus with brilliant hooklines and powerful background vocals, classic H.S song. "Next Time Around" is the "No Justice" song of the album, yes this reminds of that song so much with an outstanding intro with strong background vocals and it bursts out to melodic riffs and wonderful melodies with a chorus that won't leave your head. "Caught Up In Your World" takes down the tempo a bit and makes me think of Def Leppard on their X album in the first half but the chorus changes to a typical H.S rocker with wonderful harmonies, fans of the early era will jump of joy. Pete brings out classic melodic riffs on "Reality" that is an up-tempo rocker with another strong chorus. First and only ballad "Hanging On" is next in line, this is a strong ballad that should be played on the radio because this has potential to become huge. Harry Hess sings with such a feeling and emotion. "Don't Throw It Away" is the first time on the album you get the chance to regain your breath because this is the first song that don't sound so impressive. Don't get me wrong here, this is not a bad song but it don't reach the same level as rest of the album. The chorus is Ok but without the extra touch. Next up is the surprise I was talking about earlier in this review - "Give Love/Get Love" is absolutely brilliant with an outstanding chorus, this is pure magic that Harry Hess created. If you imagine Harem Scarem doing a Styx song then you just need to listen to "Give Love /Get Love". It starts out acoustic and slow but turns out to a huge Styx sounding chorus with stunning background vocals as huge as Mount Everest, yes the word is huge. This is AOR with Pomp done in a classic way, I don't know what words to use. I can only say that this is H.S when they are at their peak, amazing stuff. "21" is another winner filled with a touch of Mood Swings in the melodies and guitars. The pre-chorus is just brilliant and runs out to a big chorus with great melodies and hooks. "Starlight" could have been taken from the "Higher" album for sure with strong melodies and nice riffs that shines out to a powerful chorus. "Going Under" is a nice rocker with a strong pre-chorus but the chorus is a bit weak, not that a bad song but it just cant be counted to the major league. The album ends with "Tomorrow May Be Gone" that is a freakin' brilliant rocker that gives this album a fair ending. Pete delivers some outstanding riffs with huge melodies and the chorus is just right with strong hooklines - listen to the pompish part after the 2nd chorus that is nothing but world class. Harry Hess and Co has recorded one helluva new album that isn't far away from the "Mood Swings" quality. Yes, it's that good and I've been playing this album over and over again. Those who have lost the faith in that H.S would give the fans a new Mood Swings sounding album don't need to pray anymore because this is the closest you get to that album soundwise. This would have been a perfect follow up to that classic album, not a carbon copy just a step forward. "Human Nature" will give the fans something to look forward to when it's released in Japan/Asia on Nov.21st and in Europe Dec.6th. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that the albumcover is also just fantastic.
0 有用 蓝调灵魂 2020-03-30 23:05:11
mood swings以来最好的一张
0 有用 蓝调灵魂 2020-03-30 23:05:11
mood swings以来最好的一张