Dream After Dream... W-O-W.

[ChildInTime]

I just got back from listening to Journey's Dream After Dream album (again), and I must say-- even though this album has probably been discussed before-- that this is without a doubt the most beautiful piece of music Journey has ever created. I'm not even kidding. The dreamy, airy, haunting atmosphere it creates; the beautiful use of symphonics/orchestra instruments... the mostly-restrained yet majestic, beautiful vocals... the gorgeous guitar-work... it's all absolutely perfect.

And yet, despite the beautiful music that resides within this album, I am not even sure if it is readily available in the United States-- and of course, casual fans probably don't even know it exists. Dream After Dream remains a small, odd footnote in Journey's catalogue where in a perfect world it should have been an album upon which their later albums should have been built off of. And that, my friends, is a crime.

In layman's terms... this album kicks way too much ass to be ignored, and while I still enjoy their mainstream material (Frontiers-- with the original, rejected tracklist-- is my second-favorite Journey album, and Infinity, which still has one foot in more symphonic territory, is tied with it), I wish Journey created more albums similar to it. Because GODDAMN what an album.

ok, worship over. Have at it.

[whirlwind]

Too gooey and dreamy, imo. I got the songs off Napster years ago. Not the way that I like Journey at all.

[G.I.Jim]

Too gooey and dreamy, imo. I got the songs off Napster years ago. Not the way that I like Journey at all.

I agree, but I appreciate his enthusiasm! I bought it and listened...ONCE.

[ChildInTime]

Too gooey and dreamy, imo. I got the songs off Napster years ago. Not the way that I like Journey at all.

Gooey as in... cheesy?! Because if that's what you mean, I don't see any saccharine, overwrought, or contrived writing on Dream After Dream. It's far more progressive than usual, though, so if that's what you're referring to, then yes; this album would be harder to listen to if you're more used to Journey's usual material I suppose. V V

[tammy]

I love "Dream after Dream" as well. I bought it a couple years ago (import) before I heard any of the songs, except for "Little Girl". It has that transitory, ethereal quality that I love.

[ChildInTime]

^
Ethereal... that's the PERFECT word to describe it!

[Frontiers65]

I love this album too.I bought it back in 1983.

[Michigan Girl]

^
Ethereal... that's the PERFECT word to describe it!

Indeed!!!! Unfortunately, I have to be in just the right mood to listen to it
and I've only experienced that mood 2 or 3 times. I do appreciate
what a great piece of work this is

[Ehwmatt]

^
Ethereal... that's the PERFECT word to describe it!

Indeed!!!! Unfortunately, I have to be in just the right mood to listen to it
and I've only experienced that mood 2 or 3 times. I do appreciate
what a great piece of work this is

[WalkInMyShoes]

^
Ethereal... that's the PERFECT word to describe it!

Indeed!!!! Unfortunately, I have to be in just the right mood to listen to it
and I've only experienced that mood 2 or 3 times. I do appreciate
what a great piece of work this is

I agree 100%. It's beautiful music, but one that will put you right to sleep. I won't tell you the story of what happened when I had the CD on in my car...too bad I don't have one of those Lexus vehicles with the facial recognition where it will alert you when you doze off.

[brywool]

Little Girl
Destiny
Sandcastles

Good.

The rest, not so much. "Little Girl" rates as one of Journeys BEST songs. They should've released that as a single over here. Flawless tune.

[ChildInTime]

I dunno, I think the instrumental tracks are great, too. And I never fall asleep or want to whilst listening to this, either....

Then again, I never want to fall asleep when listening to Pink Floyd either, and they have some really drawn out stuff, so maybe I just like really drawn out atmospheric prog.