| Written by Alex Stojanovic TRACK LISTING Chasing Euphoria Better The Devil You Know Slow Burn Gotta Keep Your Head Up World On Fire In A Bad Way Reliving History A Falling Knife Understand It All Wasted Years Release Date: April 25, 2025 Label: Frontiers Music srl Website: facebook.com/harem.scarem.band |  |
Just when you thought that the end seemed to have arrived for the underrated Canadian legends in Harem Scarem, they returned this year with their first new album in five years. Back in early 2020, the band released Change The World, and if I may add, an album with that title coming out when it did could not have been more apt, due to the fact that it was released on the on set of Covid, not knowing that the world was about to change at that very moment. Anyway, enough of that moment in the past, because we're here to talk about the present moment. During the time between the release of Change The World and the present moment, it seemed like the band was no more because there was hardly any activity being advertised on the band's social media. However, this year saw them return in full force with their sixteenth studio album Chasing Euphoria, and if I may say so, I definitely think this one pushes Change The World off to the side by a long shot.
Right from the opening title track, we're met with a heap of memorable hooks and choruses. This is undoubtedly one of the best tracks of the band's career, and for it to be the flagship song of the record is deserving. We all know that this is the type of music that is designed to bring about positive vibes and lift spirits. Speaking of which, the track "Gotta Keep Your Head Up" does exactly that, giving those going through tough times a reminder to always look ahead and keep a positive mindset. I mean, Harry Hess' vocals have that ability, and combine that with the guitar magic of Pete Lesperance, you got some pure melodic rock magic. That magic continues with tracks like "In A Bad Way", "Reliving History" and "Understand It All". The only slow ballad we get on the album is "World On Fire". It adds a nice dynamic on what is already a really driving and upbeat album.
The dynamic duo of Harry Hess and Pete Lesperance has always captivated me with how they work as both vocalists and as songwriters. Their vocal harmonies propel them to the forefront of every song. Even if not every song hits the mark, there's plenty to love here if you are a fan of big hooks and memorable songs. After a pretty long gap between albums, Harem Scarem returned in a big way with one of 2025's most potent rock albums in Chasing Euphoria.
Right from the opening title track, we're met with a heap of memorable hooks and choruses. This is undoubtedly one of the best tracks of the band's career, and for it to be the flagship song of the record is deserving. We all know that this is the type of music that is designed to bring about positive vibes and lift spirits. Speaking of which, the track "Gotta Keep Your Head Up" does exactly that, giving those going through tough times a reminder to always look ahead and keep a positive mindset. I mean, Harry Hess' vocals have that ability, and combine that with the guitar magic of Pete Lesperance, you got some pure melodic rock magic. That magic continues with tracks like "In A Bad Way", "Reliving History" and "Understand It All". The only slow ballad we get on the album is "World On Fire". It adds a nice dynamic on what is already a really driving and upbeat album.
The dynamic duo of Harry Hess and Pete Lesperance has always captivated me with how they work as both vocalists and as songwriters. Their vocal harmonies propel them to the forefront of every song. Even if not every song hits the mark, there's plenty to love here if you are a fan of big hooks and memorable songs. After a pretty long gap between albums, Harem Scarem returned in a big way with one of 2025's most potent rock albums in Chasing Euphoria.
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