New Album: Reach

by **AOR rules** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:45 pm

I don´t have problem with two or even three ballads on album but half seems bit too much. But on the other hand many have criticized Journey´s “Trial by fire” too ballad heavy but I liked that album so there is good possibility that I will like this one too. As for Frankie´s vocals if his voice fits the song then I don´t care if he is not as good as Jimi.

by **MarcelJordan** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 12:38 pm

AOR rules wrote:But on the other hand many have criticized Journey´s “Trial by fire” too ballad heavy but I liked that album so there is good possibility that I will like this one too. As for Frankie´s vocals if his voice fits the song then I don´t care if he is not as good as Jimi.

Words from the wise! When I first heard TBF I was shellshocked. Where is the rock? However, after some time I changed my opinion. I think its just a excellent album by matured individuals, who rock when they needed to and mellow out when necessary as well. That said, TBF overall seemed more mid-tempo and that's fine with me. Im getting the same vibe with REACH. Can't wait!

by **survivorfan2005** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 6:21 pm

Check out my trailer to the upcoming Rocky Balboa movie. It includes the official theme song "Fire Makes Steel". tell me what you think.
http://rapidshare.de/files/15215030/balboa.wmv.html

by **AOR rules** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:59 pm

Does this mean that there is really going to be Survivor song in the new Rocky film?

by **survivorfan2005** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:08 am

Yes, it wouldnt be the same without one.

by **Red13JoePa** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:31 am

survivorfan2005 wrote:Yes, it wouldnt be the same without one.

That's true, the 2 are synonomous at this point. FMS is perfect, too.
If that and either The Place In Your Heart or Faith In The Heartland from Journey make it in, I'm a happy guy..

I was watching R IV the other day and Burning Heart just galvanized the last 3rd of the movie...great collaboration of Sly and the band.

by **survivorfan2005** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:28 pm

I hope they release more of those demos in the future, some of them are better than the ones that have been released. The cd is awsome, of course I would've traded one song for "the love we never made" which happens to be my favorite song of all time besides "seconds away" and "FMS". What demos would you like to hear in the future redone, whether it be a JJ solo demo like "rythem of your heart" or a Bickler demo redone?

by **TageRyche** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:27 am

All is right with the world,

I just got my review copy of Reach today!

Whoo Hoo!

by **sherylrob** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:23 am

I can't even get my local FYE to preorder me a copy :cry:

The guy working there told me HUH wait till it comes out and I will try to order it for you. No wonder everyone orders on the internet !

Sheryl

by **TageRyche** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:07 am

sherylrob wrote:I can't even get my local FYE to preorder me a copy The guy working there told me HUH wait till it comes out and I will try to order it for you. No wonder everyone orders on the internet !

Sheryl

Well like I said, this is a review copy sent to the website I write reviews for, that's the only reason I have it now.

by **sherylrob** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:22 am

Point taken. I just think that this particular store should make more of an effort to order things for it customers, because now I won't call them when it comes out I will order it on-line.

Sheryl

by **Red13JoePa** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:31 am

I'd love them to clear up the question of US release for those of us stateside...maybe after the European tour? Though I appreciate what Frontiers does for our favorite groups, I'd hate to have to fork out that import price. Radio has abandoned the good bands so much that sometimes now they don't even release records here.

by **survivorfan2005** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:06 pm

Another way America is goig downhill..... Survivor is an AMERICAN band... Why can't they release the cd in America first? you'd tihnk it'd be better. I went to my local FYE music store and they told me it'd be released late April, Early May.. They didnt give me a simple date. I understand that "Frontiers" is NOT American based, but come on guys. This is also why the band is losing out on a lot people. People are going to the net to get the CD cheaper. (i may have to do this as well)

The reason I believe Survivor isn't as big as they should be is because of publicity though. I mean, I know the band is limited, but can't they at least make a guest appereance on a late night show or at least a 30 sec commercial on tv? Despite all of this, Survivor is still the best band in my book. What do you think about the American release thing and the reasons why Survivor isn't better known than only for songs like "Eye of the tger" ?

by **AOR rules** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:14 pm

I think the long gap between previous album and this new release is big factor why they are not as popular as they should be. I think there is a lot of people that assume Survivor broke up in late eighties and never came back.

by **survivorfan2005** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:45 am

Thanks for pointing that out, that could be a big factor of it. I've talked to a lot of people who thought they were broken up.

by **TageRyche** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:09 am

I took my first listen to the CD today and my initial impressions were very positive.

by **MarcelJordan** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:46 am

TageRyche wrote:I took my first listen to the CD today and my initial impressions were very positive.

Ive listened to "downloaded" version (any diff. to the actual CD I really don't know atleast not entirely certain). It took me several listens to grasp what we've been given. In short, Im growing to it. Since its been YEARS and now without JP, I am happy to say that I think I can accept this format of Survivor. The song selection balances well, IMO. I also think having FS on the vocals gives the album an added dimension to it.

I will stop short to say that blown away by the music but Nevertheless :lol:

, its pretty good and Growing!

Lastly, I'll say it "fairly" a commercial effort and if the radio could allow them to play the stuff, it should do better than expected. If radio doesn't embrace, it will be unfortunate. I hope people give it a chance to grow and not to expect what they want, but allow themselves to listen to what is given.

I'll give the album and 8 or so (after 6 listens) I paid attention to the song selection and it works! If I mix it around it doesn't as much. Interesting eh? My second listen it when to a low of 6, but as I grasp it further it ripened.

by **survivorfan2005** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:38 pm

Just a reminder to those who get this album off of the black marcket, please buy the official version. I know it's been years and that it is going to be such a chart topping album, but remember if we want Survivor to make a huge comback they need our support. best way, dont get it via bootleg. If people get the album via bootleg it's not going to help our chances of future albums anytime soon. Plus its the LAW. :p

by **survivorfan2005** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 10:31 am

Check out the new updates on survivormusic.com the info an pics are amazing! what do you think of them?

by **sherylrob** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:30 am

In Frankie's latest band note he says the release for Reach is in May ? I thought the pics were great :lol:

by **Red13JoePa** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:24 pm

Yes, Sheryl. picked up on it, too. Could that be the domestic US release Mr Sullivan speaks of? Cuz I thought the Frontiers Euro-release was a done deal for April 21.

if so, I'm greatly relieved some US label had the guts and sense to pick this record up.

by **MarcelJordan** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:32 pm

I just read FS's comment Reach found "another home". Hmmm. Does that mean its been moved to another home or also found in another home? And that May thing. Perhaps there is a change for the new record.

Meanwhile, Im into my 20th listen. This time played the paces on the dvd player. Compared to my mp3 player, its sound MUCH better. Prompting me to give a 9 to the album (previous

. There's more sounds to pick up. I love it!

At the same time, if I remove Reach, the album sounds more balanced, while replacing Reach as the first track to Don't give up. I like EVEN better (9.5). I can't give it a 10 as I would have liked one more rocker, to accompany Gimme the Word. I have no qualms about the slower tracks. They really add to the record as a whole.

Later,

by **survivorfan2005** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:40 am

Hey!

I was trying to see if there were any Survivor interviews seeing how it is so close to release time. Here is the first interview!! I managed to translate some of the interview seeing as it's in French... If anyone here is french maybe you can translate better.

http://fets5.freetranslation.com/?seque ... d=x6ufr0ew

Also, check out the interview with FS in the new Melodic Rock Fanzine.
You can download a copy here
ftp://frontiersguest:guestpw@ftp.frontiers.it/MRF13.pdf

seems from FS's interview "nevertheless" is a Japenese bonus Track? If thats the case I wonder what replaced it on official CD...

Tell me all what you think? Are you Pumped!!??

by **Richard Epps** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:08 am

The bonus track for Japan is an alternate mix of Seconds Away for some daft reason!!!

great song but why not another new track?

by **survivorfan2005** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:21 pm

huh? it says in the interview Nevertheless is the bonus track...

by **Susumu** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:13 pm

Red13JoePa wrote:Yes, Sheryl. picked up on it, too. Could that be the domestic US release Mr Sullivan speaks of? Cuz I thought the Frontiers Euro-release was a done deal for April 21.

if so, I'm greatly relieved some US label had the guts and sense to pick this record up.

Amazon.com says April 25. Probably they directly get them from Frontiers.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ET ... oding=UTF8

by **Richard Epps** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:41 pm

Details for the Jap release are here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SURVIVOR-2006-New ... dZViewItem

by **survivorfan2005** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:04 am

Dude, they'll put anything on ebay.... I guess we'll find out tomorrow

by **Richard Epps** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:48 am

I know that they do this with some Frontiers releases the Philip Bardowell cd had just a remix as a bonus track.I am not sure how they can mix Seconds Away

by **survivorfan2005** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:07 pm

I was searching FYE's website to see if they had an American Release date on the album and found this...

http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx?sku=63817892&loc=50244

I've never seen this before...for some reason I don't think this is the Survivor we know of... .anyone care to explain this?

MR

New Album: Reach

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