All Is Forgiven

I swiped the cassette of “All Is Forgiven” from my brother and loved every song. This was truly an under-rated album. I later bought a used cd but it was defective. I read elsewhere that it is tough to buy it on cd. I still play the cassette and managed to download a few of my more favorite cuts off the Internet.

Originally called Siren, Red Siren is (Main Performer), Robert Haas (Synthesizer), Robert Haas (Guitar), Robert Haas (Keyboards), Robert Haas (Vocals (Background)), Jon Brant (Guitar (Bass)), Mike Howlett (Producer), Kristin Massey (Guitar (Rhythm)), Kristin Massey (Keyboards), Kristin Massey (Vocals), Kristin Massey (Producer), Gregg Potter (Drums)

Imported comments from Richard A. Salzer …

On Siren’s “All Is Forgiven,” Jon Brant, Kristen Massey and company basically put out a better effort than Brant's former band, Cheap Trick and their “Lack of Luxury,” released one year earlier! This was sweet revenge for Jon after the record company execs forced him out and RE-replaced him with has-been Tom Petersson ('Sick Man Of Europe', indeed!) and Cheap Trick, despite his having been a part of four of the best Cheap Trick albums ever: “One On One,” “Next Position Please,” “The Doctor” and the awesome “Standing On The Edge.”

Every song on “All Is Forgiven” is outstanding as is the Bass work (did you hear that: Rick, Bun E. Robin and Tom?), and there was even a very good video from the title track, "All is Forgiven.". Problems started after a fast start for this band and infighting beteen the first of two drummers (they later HAD to change the name of the group to 'Red Siren', because guitarist Robert Haas (some called him 'Ass') had stolen it from another Chicago area band. Haas then started a relationship with Massey and it was all down hill from there... Too bad ….This is a four star LP!

Imported comments by Parsnip 66

Right out of the era of pop sounding neo-classical/heavy metal groups Siren or Red Siren as they were called came on the scene with strong album title track "All is forgiven". The multi layered sound of guitars, keyboards, and vocals suited the style of bands like this one and Europe among others. The rest of the songs on the album are basic but, well put together. Other song highlights are “One Good Lover,” “Good Kid,” and “So Far Away.” The question is what happened to Red Siren? Right after the album came out it seemed as if Siren changed to Red Siren then they went off into obscurity. There is talent here for anyone who can get their hands on a copy of this album. ...