Artist: HARLEQUIN
Album: LOVE CRIMES REMASTERED (CD)

Year: 1980/ 2011
Media type: CD

WINNIPEG BASED five piece Harlequin were a fine example of an act that benefitted from what was called CanCon. It didn’t hurt either that they were ‘accidently’ signed to the giant, international, CBS corporation, following the absorption of an independent production company that the band had signed to earlier in their career.

‘Love Crimes’, originally released in 1980, was produced by Jack ‘Aerosmith’ Douglas in New York, at the famed Record Plant Studios. It was an album that achieved Platinum status in Canada, making inroads into the US where the band played shows with the likes of Survivor, Triumph and John Waite. Featuring an amazing vocalist (George Belanger), superbly crafted songs and a melodic yet hard hitting sound, ‘Love Crimes’ remains a classic creation. AOR, for sure, with rough-hewn guitar work, memorable melody and hugely satisfying hooks.

TRACKLIST:

1. INNOCENCE
2. LOVE ON THE ROCKS
3. THINKING OF YOU
4. IT’S ALL OVER NOW
5. HEAVEN (DIAL 999)
6. SAYIN’ GOODBYE TO THE BOYS
7. WAIT FOR THE NIGHT
8. CRIME OF PASSION
9. CAN’T HOLD BACK
10. MIDNIGHT MAGIC