INDIE IN-TUNE MAGAZINE  Current Issue: VOL. 2 - NO. 12 December 18th – January 14th, 2007

Blue Moon Harem Boston, MA 
Tin Records 
By: Kathryn Vercillo

The Boston music scene has been described as constantly changing, offering a little bit of something for everyone. With such a range of music available in the area, and with new artists emerging constantly, the fans of this scene frequently turn to the latest in new music in the area in order to be on the edge of what’s happening. The scene is simply one in which the new kid on the block often gets a good chance at being the most recognized name in the area. Blue Moon Harem has a history which flaunts itself in direct contrast to this reality. This modern rock band has been making music in the Boston area since 1999 and shows no signs of becoming just an old name anytime soon. While attention wavers between all of the other bands in the area, singular focus on developing their talent over time has kept this band in the minds of area music fans.
Much of what keeps the attention of music fans on Blue Moon Harem is that they offer enough variety in their music to make sure that the “something for everyone” availability of sounds in the Boston music scene is also available throughout their own CD’s.  Though at heart they are a rock band, they are not afraid of testing the waters and showing off their talents in other areas of music including pop, funk, jazz, old school and even techno. For example, in the intro to their song, “Willow,” there is a hint of Pink Floyd influence although the lyrics and vocals are more reminiscent of early 1990’s alternative songs. In contrast, “Ride,” has a strong funk flavor to it which defies generational labels.
The band’s ability to pull off these different sounds is rooted in the fact that they have a thorough understanding of the strengths of their rock background and they use it as a foundation for building a more evolved rhythm with each song that they play. The full range of their musical talent can be heard on the eleven songs of their self-titled CD. Each song falls in to a different category of music, placing Blue Moon Harem at the center of Boston’s attention in a number of different genres. The changing music world can sometimes be fickle, but solid bands such as this one find a way to stick around.

FINALLY SOMETHING NEW AND AUTHENTIC!
Reviewer: STAN THE MAN - CD BABY 2006
From the moment I put this CD on I was blown away. Simply amzing. Superior musicanship and sound quality makes this cd a must have.the songs are extremely catchy yet never cheesy..I cant say enough about how cool this disk is. With proper promotion, this CD should sell millions of copies...Thank you Blue Moon Harem for a job well done.

The Blastzone Zine - 2005

Impact Press magazine June July 2004
Blue Moon Harem Roadside Music self-released

I have no idea how to describe this disc, and for that I love it. A polished rock and roll triumph. This disc is full of the kind of music that you'd hear on the radio if radio didn't suck so much. A sound that defies comparisons and catchy riffs make this a really good disc. (MK)

Stubble magazine June 2004

" A melding of rock, funk, pop and techno, creating an eerily enticing soundscape of piquant pleasure. 11 unique offerings.
JV

THE NOISE

Put aside musical genre labels and preferences and prejudices, slap this on and just SMILE, kids. You would have to be the most cynical bastard on the planet not to experience something akin to happiness upon listening to this CD-a blend of techno, R&B, and enough of those fat-ass guitar chords, of which I am so enamored, to make this just flat irresistible. Upon first listen, you might think this was strictly for the patchouli crowd, and there are times when they get downright psychedelic, but so did The Beatles and The Beach Boys, and that was cool, right? Check out the nearly uncontrolled violence (not to mention the killer guitar riff) on "Girl on a Wire. Contrast that with the slow-groove-Chili-Peppersy "Ride"-if you're not still singing this one to yourself half an hour later, you soul has shriveled up and died. Play it again, it just might revive that old, dead part of you that, once upon a time, didn't give a fuck what anyone else thought. (Tim Emswiler)

SOUNDCHECK MAGAZINE
By: Matthew S. Robinson (Associate Writer)
2002-09-29
In the competitive world of Boston-based baby bands, Blue Moon Harem are making a strong argument to be taken seriously and perhaps to the next step. Musically, the standard rock quartet (i.e., guitar, bass, drums and vocals) is solid to say the least. On this locally produced debut disc, the Harem combine arrangements that range from the simple but effective ("Blue") to the melodically complex ("Addiction") and from the occasional bluesy number ("Dogs Life") to the aggressive majority ("Eight"; "I Am A Wall")......The band shows undeniable promise and.......(and) should be able to take it all in.

 

PROGRESSIVEWORLD.NET
Blue Moon Harem - Blue Moon Harem
These guys play a form of modern rock that runs the gamut from hard rock to well-crafted pop. The driving beat of the first track, "Addiction," (think a modern Deep Purple) is impossible to resist, as are the blasting guitars on "Girl On A Wire" (which brings to mind Rage Against the Machine). On the other hand, tracks, such as "Ride," "Willow," and "Dog's Life" provide sonic relief in the form of funky, slinky fare with a touch of R&B. Tracks like "Eight" and "I Am A Wall" remind me of Collective Soul. Although Blue Moon Harem don't play progressive rock, and you won't find a lot of virtuoso noodling here, their interesting songs and expert arrangements lift them above typical power-pop radio fare. The album is beautifully recorded and the songs are addictive. Some label should snap these folks up now. I think they could sell a lot of records.

SMOTHER.NET
Blue Moon Harems self-titled album was produced by Jim Siegel whose previous undertakings have included Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Dropkick Murphys. But dont think of this as a punk or ska-influenced album; indeed it couldnt be further from that with its wealth of techno-fused funky rock. Starting off with a funky bass line that just begs for instant grooviness and dancing, Blue Moon Harem shred the conventions and opt for funk where most would insert some sort of fast-paced tempo pulse. Lyrically its intuitive musings that compose most of its mass while percussion clicks down the clock to the time-bomb that inevitably resides somewhere deep within each track.
- J-Sin