k
r
search Female i Goodlookingstrippedsingers g Singers rkrsearch Female i Goodlookingstrippedsingers g Singers r Best untsearch2searchg Singers rsearch nakedkoreangirls
e Female s Goodlookingstrippedsingers a Female J Easy p
n Singers snakedkoreangirls RevBuilder+%2B+acustream Japanese i Singers g Best rRevBuilder+%2B+acustream r
Ssearchn Singers emailikcheat%20%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%8C%20%D0%B1%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%BEs Best s Singers e Female asearche Japanese gmailikcheat%20%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%8C%20%D0%B1%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%BE search5
05/06/08: Edu - liquidsky@bol.com.br
Rating: 98
FANTASTIC job, can't see anyone who likes Journey say this is no good... Arnel, you nailed it, what a powerful voice!!
05/06/08: Jeff - lemas156@yahoo.com
Rating: 95
I love the new cd - there isn't a single song that just flat out doesn't sound like the classic Journey formula and Arnel is fantastic! Sure, he does sound similar to SP, but he also has his own voice...he actually reminds me a bit of Jimi Jamison on Turn Down The World Tonight. I actually found the later half of the new cd to be the better songs, IMO. That said, I love the entire disc.....
Neil is just plain on fire on this cd! He really does sound inspired.
I, like Steve, heard the click track on 2 songs...most notably Open Arms. That is just plain lame. Turn down the headphones s it doesn't leak into the track.
I actually like the new versions of the older tunes...sure, they could've deviated a bit from the originals...oh well. Everyone I know is purchasing the new cd for just that, the new material. The bonus disc and DVD are just icing on an already excellent cake.
05/06/08: Eric Bourgeois - bourg000@aol.com
Rating: 90
First off.....the package is a tremendous bargain. The DVD, albeit mini, shows excellent energy and its a real treasure having Deen-O sing Mother/Father in 5.1! I wish the re-records were changed up some more and added a few rarities (ex. Edge of Blade). I do like the end of Wheel in the Sky and Separate Ways. I wish Arnel sang the word FAITHFULLY as he does live at the end of the song. These are just for licensing purposes and for a means to get new music released, so its not worth reviewing much.
Onto the new CD....VERY strong. Last year at this time, fans like me were reeling from the JSS firing after his energy filled live year with the band. We thought the Journey had ended...but we were wrong.
1) Never Walk Away - Sure it sounds like a blend of Believe in Me and Be Good to Yourself.......but its a good catchy classic sounding Journey tune. Maybe not the best choice for the first release to rock radio though. Its got that crunchy sound that Journey is sounding better and better with over the years.
2) Like a Sunshower - This gem fell outta the Infinity/Evolution/Departure late 70's era. The lyrics seem genuine and I like the way Pineda sings them. Schon's work is brilliant and unique on this track. I'm most surprised by this from the clips. The beginning makes my heart tinge a little.
3) Change for the Better - A Monster! Get this to rock radio asap. Its the best hook in a J song since "Be Good to Yourself". Its a hard driving Journey track if there ever was one. I can't get enough of that first bridge. Schon's guitar is amazing here and its placed well after Sunshower.
4) Wildest Dreams - This should have been the other track to rock radio. This is my favorite track on the album so far, top 5 post-perry and top 25ish all-time. Live - its just incredible! Schon and Deeno-O are on fire at the end!
5) Faith in the Heartland - Me thinks this should have been the Euro/Jap bonus. I love Augeri's version and while this offers a few improvements (the keys at the end) it ultimately falls a little short if you're looking for improvement. The live raw feel has been replaced with too many effects. I will say Pineda offers some harder vocals in places. Overall, its still my favorite post-perry song along with Higher Place, and I'm glad it might get a second chance here.
6) After all these Years - Arnel's time to shine! AND.....after several failed sappy attempts - they have created the 5th legacy ballad.(Faithfully/Open Arms/Why Can't this night/When you love a woman)
Its a great song for the tear-jerker genre.
7) Where did I lose your love - Except for the 80's Night-Time Soap intro sound...its a very good song with a very good chorus. Yet another catchy hook. The clip did "promise" more I'd say.
8) What I needed - Haunting with some beautiful piano. Pineda's voice is perfect on here. Epical in nature. Would have been a superior Trial by Fire track.
9) What it takes to win - Sure its a little cheesey and Rocky Montageish...BUT WHO CARES? Its fun and serves it purpose. Its edgier brooding sound helps it from being too cheesey.
10) Turn down the world tonight - More mature lyrical content. Its a beautiful song with a solid message. Miles ahead of many ballads. Cain's best piano work since "Still She Cries". Also fits in with the Trial By Fire sound.
11) The Journey - Outside of the odd beat at the start, its a great instrumental that will sure to act as a great concert intro. It really shows the talent of ALL the band, especially Schon obviously. Its also probably the best produced track on the album. Its cool how it just stops.
12) Let me take you back - I like this. Its different but it sounds good. Its not a great song by any means, but its a more than adequate bonus track. It kinda works as the second side of "Every Generation".
Overall, this is Journey's 5th best album out of 15, and best since Frontiers. Thanks for the new music...its what keeps a band alive.
05/06/08: kevin - khash123@sbcglobal.net
Rating: 95
I think to many people are worried about does he sound just like steve perry instead of just listening to the music and his voice. Take away the fact that journey ever existed and you would still have a awsome band with arnel as lead. This guy to me has one of the greatest voices i've heard in along time. Yes he does sing journey songs better than anyone i've heard and yes his voice on the new material is outstanding. You also have to take in the fact that this album came out very quick and think about the nerves this guy had walking into the situation he walked in to. When the next album comes out he will be even better. Good for you Arnel and Journey and Neal I thank you personaly for finding this true treasure of a voice.
05/06/08: josephine - josie4455@yahoo.com
Rating: 98
Listening journey songs for many years, I thought nobody could replace Steve Perry, after SP I stop buying their cds, i kept my old one with Steve Perry, but when I got Revelation cd, I was stunt, this guy Arnel Pineda can sing with almost like Steve Perry sometimes better.
I would like to see Journey again on the road and more cd please.
05/06/08: Jordan - krisnsansmom@yahoo.com
Rating: 100
I agree with Andrew, it's all about the music after all and not all other issues. For me, this cd is so obviously a labour of love by the band. It is so well done and you can tell that everyone involved in the production really stepped up their game. It was an enjoyable listen for me from start to finish and the DVD just adds to it all. Thanks to Journey from a fan of 25 years.
05/06/08: the rocker - jrachubinski@yahoo.com
Rating: 90
i think it is good. production is not that good. played it back to back with arrival, and had to turn my stereo down when i put arrival in.music wise ,it is arrival part 2.the guy can sing, but not as good as perry. been a journey fan for a long time. i will never move on, i will still listen to the new stuff,because it is good.it's like van halen, love the david era, but the sammy stuff was just as good in it's on way.
05/06/08: denis - denisbf@terra.com.br
Rating: 80
The songs are very good. However, I really dislike the audio, it doesn't sound good, it sounds too compressed.
05/06/08: John Gilbert - ksgandjrg1990@gmail.com
Rating: 95
Let’s not kid ourselves this album at the onset is all about Arnel and...I think he sounds damn good. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I busted the re-recordings in before the new material just to see what Arnel could do with the Journey songs in the studio. He hits most of the notes just fine. His voice is nowhere as soulful as Perry’s, but he as close as we could hope for. Now he does stumble sometimes. The 'whoas' at the end of 'Faithfully' were a bit ugly. Plus sometimes his phrasing is a bit annoying. He sustains notes too long and it really bothers me. Still he seems to almost effortlessly hit the notes and he sounds really solid on the new material. He sounded damn good on the Live DVD. Even Perry seemed to struggle with his own stuff live. I think Arnel sings it nearly as well as Perry in the live setting. Try not to flame me too hard.
I guess I have moved on. Perry does not seem to be coming back and it looks like Cain and Schon aren’t terrible interested - though if there was a real chance I wouldn’t bet against it. Anyway, I love Schon’s playing he is the greatest, with Petrucci his only rival, so long as he is still playing I am there. Perry, Augeri, or Pineda the music is still there and I am thankful. I would pay a King’s ransom for new Perry material - he says he is working we’ll see - but until then keep them coming Journey. I love it all.
05/06/08: Scott - cincinnatirocked@yahoo.com
Rating: 90
After All These Years is one of the best Journey songs ever written and a true classic-it deserves it's place among Faithfully, Wheel in the Sky, Open Arms, etc. All in all, this is a great deal for the money - 2 cds, 1 DVD for all of $11.98
The new realease is great, the Journey remakes are OK (I question their intention with this inclusion as does Andrew), and the DVD is outstanding. GET IT!
05/06/08: David - deflep7@aol.com
Rating: 90
The new cd is growing on me with each listen, though i prefer a few more uptempos and less ballads. New singer is pretty good and though sounds similiar to steve perry, he has his own style. I think Steve Augeri sounded a good bit more like steve perry but thats ok either way. Nothing against arnel but if augeri is healthy now , i wish they would have made this cd with him.
It is clear they did a better job of song writing on this cd but even though Arrival was a little laid back it was just as good.
The "hits" cd to me is a waste of time. I think andrew is probably right when he said it was done for licensing reasons so they can cut out old record companies and maybe Perry himself.
Overall a solid effort and any journey fan that has been able to get past that steve perry will not be coming back should enjoy this cd. Augeri was a such a good guy its just hard not to wish he was part of this and that is not taking anything away from arnel.
One last thing...Other bands (def leppard for one) need to take note on how to offer the fans a great package for the money...2 c'ds (though one is kinda a joke), a recent live dvd all for $12!!!! Well worth it.
05/06/08: Rene Verhaeg - r.verhaeg@chello.nl
Rating: 98
This is the best cd since TRAIL BY FIRE. Great songs and the majestic guitarsound of Mr. Neal Schon.