Ear One Productions is proud to announce their next project! This summer will see the release of Connecticut hardcore / punk band Voice Of Reason’s entire discography! Voice of Reason disbanded in 2001, but throughout their existence managed to release a slew of EPs, compilation tracks, and ultimately a full length album via Triple Crown. “Looking Back to The Way Things Were: Voice of Reason 1995 – 2001” is a remastered collection of the band’s 22-song discography. “Looking Back to The Way Things Were: Voice of Reason 1995 – 2001” will be available as a limited edition CD and free digital download.
—- Press Release —
Voice of Reason was a popular melodic hardcore band formed in the mid-90’s. Founding members, guitarist Mike Sabia and vocalist Jay Reason, launched the band from the local Connecticut hardcore scene. An array of flyers from the mid-90’s to early 00’s boasts Voice of Reason on eclectic bills – ranging from Hatebreed and Warzone to New Found Glory and Saves The Day.
In the band’s early stages, they were often compared to 7 Seconds and Gorilla Biscuits. It was only appropriate that they would team up with NYC’s legendary producer, Don Fury (Agnostic Front, Gorilla Biscuits, Sick Of It All) for their initial demo. In 1999, Fury mentioned “Voice of Reason have a quality that I look for in young bands – they believe in what they are doing, and they’re not afraid to just be themselves.”
Don Fury would go on to receive producing credits for the majority of the band’s output, and was often cited as helping them evolve their sound into [Read more…]