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In a place where Leadbelly and Mozart overlap, where Crying Sam Collins and Beefheart intersect with Monk and Miles. Somewhere between Ireland, and California, New York, Chicago and L.A., GYPSY ROCK RECORDS is proud to present the band HARLAN CAGE, formed in 1996 out of what was the MCA recording artists known as the band FORTUNE. Being it's main writers, Roger Scott Craig and L.A. Greene, we as Harlan Cage have now come to you, in a true rock and roll disorder, to present for your consideration this work of music which we have considered as the best of what is best from ours to yours, and all places in between. In this collection are three new tracks, HELL IS SUCH A LONELY PLACE, along with a new version of the Fortune hit STACY, plus a bonus track we have never released internationally, NO TURNIN BACK - (our only true duet). From our first CD, self titled HARLAN CAGE, the following tracks:PAY THE DEVIL HIS DUE, THREE NIGHTS RUNNING and ONE NAKED KISS From our second CD titled DOUBLE MEDICATION TUESDAY, we have included the songs: MY MAMA SAID, BLOW WIND BLOW, HALFWAY HOME, and for those whom the night hides many sorrows, our critically noted song, AS YOU ARE. Included from our third CD, FORBIDDEN COLORS, you will hear: NO SUNDAY BRIDE, CHINATOWN, CAN'T TAME THE RAVEN and TWO SHIPS IN THE NIGHT Finally, from our fourth and latest CD, TEMPLE OF TEARS, we offer the songs, WOODEN CROSS, and the lament of a blue bruised day in our lives, ONE NEW YORK MORNING. So now as a fist is more than the sum of it's fingers, and if it's true that time in dreams is frozen, and that we can never really get away from where we've been, we hope this collection of songs will take you through the truths, and falsehoods, masquerading in every melody, and surrounding each lyrical word. All songs written by Roger Scott Craig and L.A. Greene. All rights reserved by Errigal Music BMI, and Mellin-Greene Music BMI. Produced by Roger Scott Craig and Harlan Cage We would like to thank all the musicians who have graced our shores, raided our refrigerators, and kept our egos in check. Well, almost! Review: First there was the MCA band Fortune and then there was Harlan Cage, a band formed in 1996 by the excellent songwriters Roger Scott Craig and L.A. Greene. Four albums (3 for MTM Music and 1 for Atenzia Records) have been released between 1996 and 2002 and so the time was ripe for the release of a ‘best of’ compilation. Three tracks were selected from the band’s self-titled album (1996): “Three Nights Runnin’â€, “One Naked Kiss†and “Pay The Devil His Dueâ€. “Double Medication Tuesday†(1998) is represented by four tracks: “My Mama Saidâ€, “As You Areâ€, “Blow Wind Blow†and “Halfway Homeâ€. Another four tracks were picked from “Forbidden Colours†(1999): “Two Ships In The Nightâ€, “No Sunday Brideâ€, “Can’t Tame The Raven†and “Chinatownâ€. Only two tracks were selected from the band’s latest album “Temple Of Tears†(2002): “One New York Morning†and “Wooden Crossâ€. If you own all Harlan Cage albums (you should!), this “The Best Of†could only be of interest because of the addition of three new tracks: “Hell Is Such A Lonely Place†(a nice mid-paced song), “Stacy†(a new version of an old Fortune ‘hit’) and “No Turnin’ Back†(a bonus track they have never released internationally). This album gives us all an excellent overview of the band’s career so far, but isn’t it about time for an all-new studio album? Fans comments: Andre1965 (on 25/10/04) I don't have this cd but i 've got all 4 cd's from Harlan Cage it is brilliant .I give them full points because i know that this cd is also a masterpiece  HIBA (on 8/10/04) I agree on both of these reviews, a truly great band or call it project. Altough I started to dislike all sorts of compilations, this one really stands out !! Only classic stuff +3 "new" tracks great. By the way, thanks to AORPOMPY for the breaking news on the fortune album, finally on CD, life can be beautifull !!!!!!!!!!!  AOR Ive (on 2/09/04) Harlan Cage was one of my favorite bands of the last ten years and I rated their first 3 albums with 10 points out of 10 . Their fourth album was not from the same level , but all in all it still was one of the better albums that were released in 2002 . This best of album contains only great songs , but for me they never released one weak song on one of their albums .  AORPOMPY (on 2/09/04) Without a shadow of a doubt 'BEST BAND OF THE LAST YEARS !' Every AOR should own ALL their CD's ! I also like Mecca and Pride Of Lions a lot, but they have still to prove they can make more classic AOR records. This act made 4 CLASSIC AOR RELEASES IN A ROW ! WOW ! And with 101 South Roger made also two CLASSIC AOR records. He's simply the BEST AOR GENIUS EVER ! And now this (of course !!!) BRILLIANT compilation ! FULL RATING ! And we're all looking forward till the 'FORTUNE' CLASSIC will be finally released on CD the next weeks ! This is FAR ABOVE ANY COMPETITION ! One sad note : Roger mailed me personally who don't have to expect new work from him, not under the Harlan Cage or 101 South name, or under another name ! He's a genius, but he's loosing money by releasing his brilliant AOR !!!!!! Isn't that sad ! The world is not fair and cruel ! Support him NOW and BUY this !!!! BUY OR DIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out the artist's website: http://www.harlancage.com Track List: 1. My Mama Said 2. Two Ships in the Night 3. No Sunday Bride 4. Can't Tame the Raven 5. One New York Morning 6. No Turnin Back 7. Wooden Cross 8. Stacy 9. Hell Is Such a Lonely Place 10. Three Nights Running 11. Chinatown 12. As You Are 13. Blow Wind Blow 14. One Naked Kiss 15. Pay the Devil His Due 16. Halfway Home Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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