Harmony is quite simply one of Gord's best albums, which came as a totally pleasant surprise. His voice is as good as it's been in years, and the songwriting is top notch. It has a darker feel than some of his more recent efforts, which has always suited his sort of mysterious style. I would say it's his best effort since Summertime Dream or Shadows (I think it has a similar feel to the latter). Hopefully he can keep the ball rolling and dredge up some inspiration from his near death experience. I've heard (from the man himself) that due to the ungoing procedures on his stomach, he's been unable to really test out his voice (singers project from their stomach), so hopefuuly everything will be fine in that regard. He's planning on doing a benefit for McMaster Hospital (where he was treated) in November, and to do some dates sometime in 2005. Can't wait!
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