''Voice Of Reason'' is the first album by the Minneapolis band

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. It was released in 1983 by

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Critical reception

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'' wrote: "The Gang of Four is the obvious reference point, but these guys add a more powerful and raw guitar sound to the funk rhythms, and occasionally break into more thrashy structures. The recording is excellent."

Track listing

#"Words Of Reason" #"Angel Tears" #"Run & Hide" #"Danger Streets" #"Good News Week" #"Mind Over Matter" #"Hollow Men" #"Meet" #"Church" #"Keep On Walkin'" #"Correctional Facility" #"No Money" #"Eva Evita"

Personnel

*J. Christopher - vocals *Gerard-Jean Boissy - guitar *

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- bass guitar *Jimmy Petroski - drums

References

{{Authority control Rifle Sport albums 1983 albums Reflex Records albums