OAR - Risen (10 tracks) +Album Reviews

YOU'RE GONNA LIKE IT, PROMISE

Dave Nathan | University of Texas (Austin, TX) | 02/14/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

Different, but not disappointing. The band matures AND rocks

irishman77 | Lexington, MA United States | 02/13/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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!"

UNDERRATED

Mike Strubin | Chicago, Illinois United States | 08/17/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

The beginnings....of a revolution.

Joshua D Cunningham | Washington, DC United States | 02/06/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Getting ready to change the face of music as we know it, O.A.R. comes to us from Columbus, Ohio via Rockville Maryland with what we'll call their first REAL release. Already having two albums out that are basically just stripped down live studio recordings, this is the first chance anyone will have to hear them with a real producer in a real studio.Don't be fooled for a second by the slick production on this album, this is a band that is and will be known forever for their live show...which speaks for itself, full of ingenuity, passion, and soul! Make sure to buy your tix quick when they come around to your town, these guys are known for selling out shows quickly....Let's get down to the dirty, this third album of their's...Risen. This will be short and sweet because I know you're sick of reading this by now. This album is going to change the face of popular music as we know it, that simple. In an age where homogonized artists are all sounding the same and using the same guitar licks and/or beats...O.A.R. comes at you with an incredibly done twist of roots rock and reggae. Imagine if the Police would have been good old American boys...and you still can't begin to hear the funkyness these boys have. Some of the songs on here will stick to your ears like mashed potatoes in your stomach....ummm...yeah...somethin' like that! Catchy, feel good, fun, and incredible.....enjoy!"

Another solid album from a solid band

thespoonerist | 02/28/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am going to have to admit that at first, OAR was a hard sell to me. I listened to a couple of their songs and I wasn't really impressed. But the thing is, I had those songs stuck in my heads, I couldn't help but mutter the lyrics nonstop. Finally, to satisfy my urges I went out and purchased one of their albums. I was hooked. Everyone of my friends has either heard of OAR through me or someone else and almost every last person likes them emphatically. I don't know what else to say besides buy this CD. If you've never heard them before, download one of their songs and check them out but do buy the CD as they aren't a huge band and they could really use your support."

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	O.A.R. Risen Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Track Listings (10) - Disc #1 Hey Girl Delicate Few Hold on True If Only She Knew She Gone (Only in Dreams) King of the Thing Night Shift About Mr. Brown Someone in the Road Here's to You
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