Canada’s melodic oriented rock Harem Scarem have returned with their latest offering titled Change the World through Frontiers Music s.r.l. The release follows two strong albums, Thirteen (2014) and United in 2017.
The band whose career has spanned three decades maintains a fairly tight and consistent roster. The main song writers, Harry Hess (vocals / keyboards) and guitarist Pete Lesperance have been a team dating back to the self-titled 1991 debut.
The release of the 11- track Change the World sees Harem Scarem continuing the band’s solid output with their fine-tuned sound. It’s fit for those that favor the melodic rock flavor. The release sees the band in what many would consider fine form or even at the top of their game.
The release of Death of Me, the first single helps to support this belief.
It’s difficult to pinpoint any standouts on Change the World as each track holds its own. Some have more of a summertime feel than others. The title track “Change the World” as well as “Searching for the Meaning” just have that feel.
Whether hitting the road with the convertible top down or windows wide open, these tracks just emit that fun in the Sun vibe. Catchy choruses, great guitars and bright vocals will prompt the listener to take that front seat vocalist position to the next level. If other occupants join in will be between those along for the ride.
There’s plenty of rocking elements that continue with “Into the Unknown,” “Riot in My Head” and grooving guitar on “No Man’s Land”. Not surprising though with melodic rock, there’s mellower and slower elements with “Mother of Invention” and “No Me without You” at track nine.
Sliding in for the last two tracks, “Fire and Gasoline” and “Swallowed by the Machine” take Change the World back into the hard rock mode.
With the Spring Equinox just several weeks after the release date of Friday, March 6, Change the World is a recommended candidate for the Spring time playlist.
