Mood Swings
Harem Scarem · 1993
44 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant mix of melodic hard rock and emotional balladry, underscored by soaring guitar riffs and heartfelt vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Saviors Never Cry — Opening the album with an anthemic chorus, this track sets the tone for the blend of hard rock energy and emotional resonance that defines 'Mood Swings.'
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Jealousy — With its driving beat and introspective lyrics, this track showcases the band's ability to balance powerful instrumentation with poignant storytelling.
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Just Like I Planned — This standout single highlights Harem Scarem's knack for crafting memorable melodies and relatable themes, cementing their place in radio rotation at the time.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and varied tempos but lacks tight cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a brisk pace, but the tempo fluctuates significantly by the fifth track, which features a slow ballad.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies and guitar solos that intertwine, creating a rich texture in the sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional ballads for introspection
- soaring melodies that uplift
- dynamic shifts in mood
- late-night driving anthems
- heartfelt lyrics for connection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer strictly upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 11, 1993, 'Mood Swings' marks Harem Scarem's second album, following their self-titled debut in 1991. At this point, the band was solidifying its presence in the Canadian rock scene, transitioning from their initial hard rock sound to a more polished melodic approach that would define their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Trixter· Danger Danger· FireHouse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Saviors Never Cry 4:03
- 2 No Justice 4:36
- 3 Stranger Than Love 3:58
- 4 Change Comes Around 5:02
- 5 Jealousy 4:10
- 6 Sentimental Blvd. 4:23
- 7 Mandy 1:56
- 8 Empty Promises 4:19
- 9 If There Was a Time 4:57
- 10 Just Like I Planned 3:20
- 11 Had Enough 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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