Ok, it's official!

[Jana]

WAAAAY heavier. Heaviest Journey have ever sounded over the course of a whole album. There are 2 main ballads - but neither is what you would consider your typical Journey ballad. I'll go into song details soon.
There is also a really commercial anthem that is just pure Raised On Radio but heavier. And an acoustic track that turns psycho!

Yes, it is as heavy as Soul Sirkus, but in a different way. Generations, TBF and SS all sound different to this record - this record just has more guitars! The sound is so thick and the drum sound kicks TBF's ass!!!!!!!!

The two main ballads; based on what you're saying, I'm thinking of the songs being more akin to "What I Needed" rather than "Faithfully". Is this guess accurate?

And an acoustic track? HELL YES.

Acosutic as in Led Zeppelin meets Rush and Triumph

The ballads are original for the band - the big one is simply stunning and vocally insane.

What do you mean acoustic track? Just Arnel and the guitar? Or I thought you meant guitar instrumental. I misread it, I guess.

[VirgilTheart]

Acosutic as in Led Zeppelin meets Rush and Triumph

Fucking HELL YES. Is it an instrumental or does it have vocals?

The ballads are original for the band - the big one is simply stunning and vocally insane.

This has me both pumped and curious. Can't wait to hear it!

[Glenn]

I can't wait to see what the people who didn't want Journey to take a harder direction, oh, a few years ago, have to say about it after some spins. I hope it's so hard they can't walk straight for weeks.

Awesome...

[S2M]

I can't wait to see what the people who didn't want Journey to take a harder direction, oh, a few years ago, have to say about it after some spins. I hope it's so hard they can't walk straight for weeks.

Awesome...

Yep....just as thought. Tits and a purse.

[portland]

ok...Andrew...if you say so...I will listen...but still???????????????????

[Glenn]

ok...Andrew...if you say so...I will listen...but still???????????????????

"but still" what ?

[fredinator]

Wow Andrew... you just fired me up for this album big time. Given the progressive feel of the album and the increased emphasis on guitars, what role do Cain's keyboards play here? Are we talking atmospheric type shit like early Dream Theater? A reduced piano role? Or are the keys simply not much there?

2 tracks feature keys in lead role - one of them being the beautiful, haunting power do force ballad - the other tracks keys, piano and organ are used to fatten the sound. They are there, you just have to listen hard at times.

Organ, as in a Hammond organ or something? Good grief, this is incredibly intriguing, lol... Layers of guitars, loud drums and an organ--my favorites, lol... Dang, thanks Neal!!

[Glenn]

I can't wait to see what the people who didn't want Journey to take a harder direction, oh, a few years ago, have to say about it after some spins. I hope it's so hard they can't walk straight for weeks.

Awesome...

Yep....just as thought. Tits and a purse.

again....you are talking about my avatar, right

[Ligzig]

I had a feeling this CD would blow Revelation away, but I didn't expect it to be a masterpiece. I'm more stoked than ever, and that's saying a lot considering its, well, Journey.

Thanks for the short preview Andrew.

[Jana]

ok...Andrew...if you say so...I will listen...but still???????????????????

There's our little ray of sunshine.

[S2M]

I can't wait to see what the people who didn't want Journey to take a harder direction, oh, a few years ago, have to say about it after some spins. I hope it's so hard they can't walk straight for weeks.

Awesome...

Yep....just as thought. Tits and a purse.

again....you are talking about my avatar, right

Ummm....nope. I know the avatar isn't you. But please excuse my simpleton-like responses. I listen to Danger Danger.

[Andrew]

Acosutic as in Led Zeppelin meets Rush and Triumph

Fucking HELL YES. Is it an instrumental or does it have vocals?

Neal and Arnel for about 4.5 minutes....then 2 minutes of psycho!

[Andrew]

Wow Andrew... you just fired me up for this album big time. Given the progressive feel of the album and the increased emphasis on guitars, what role do Cain's keyboards play here? Are we talking atmospheric type shit like early Dream Theater? A reduced piano role? Or are the keys simply not much there?

2 tracks feature keys in lead role - one of them being the beautiful, haunting power do force ballad - the other tracks keys, piano and organ are used to fatten the sound. They are there, you just have to listen hard at times.

Organ, as in a Hammond organ or something? Good grief, this is incredibly intriguing, lol... Layers of guitars, loud drums and an organ--my favorites, lol... Dang, thanks Neal!!

Yep...good old Hammond...

[Andrew]

I can't wait to see what the people who didn't want Journey to take a harder direction, oh, a few years ago, have to say about it after some spins. I hope it's so hard they can't walk straight for weeks.

Awesome...

Yep....just as thought. Tits and a purse.

You just exceeded your posts/per thread limit. You probably should look at taking your boundless joy to another topic now.

[fredinator]

O M G, I feel almost like a teenager--just caught my breath. What a thrill.

[Journey/Survivor]

ANDREW


This is off topic.... but, have you heard anything regarding Neal Schon's next solo album? Have you heard when it might be released?

I know that he's using both Steve Smith and Deen Castronovo on drums on it. Do you know what style of music he plays on it? I was wondering if he might have had Deen play on Rockers, and Steve play on more experimental stuff like Jazz or New Age.

[Andrew]

ANDREW


This is off topic.... but, have you heard anything regarding Neal Schon's next solo album? Have you heard when it might be released?

I know that he's using both Steve Smith and Deen Castronovo on drums on it. Do you know what style of music he plays on it? I was wondering if he might have had Deen play on Rockers, and Steve play on more experimental stuff like Jazz or New Age.

No info...

[Glenn]

I can't wait to see what the people who didn't want Journey to take a harder direction, oh, a few years ago, have to say about it after some spins. I hope it's so hard they can't walk straight for weeks.

Awesome...

Yep....just as thought. Tits and a purse.

again....you are talking about my avatar, right

Ummm....nope. I know the avatar isn't you. But please excuse my simpleton-like responses. I listen to Danger Danger.

I know you do...you have a poster of Andy Timmons on the ceiling above your bed. But that's old news....

[Jana]

Acosutic as in Led Zeppelin meets Rush and Triumph

Fucking HELL YES. Is it an instrumental or does it have vocals?

Neal and Arnel for about 4.5 minutes....then 2 minutes of psycho!

Nice. Looking forward to hearing that song.

Andrew, you didn't answer this question way back. Here it is again.

Edge of the Moment intrigued me, but hard to get a real grasp of it from youtube. Is it as good (or as great) as I am hoping it will be? It sounds like progressive rock to me and seems to have a great moody vibe.

[Andrew]

Edge of Moment intrigued me, but hard to get a real grasp of it from youtube. Is it as good (or as great) as I am hoping it will be? It sounds like progressive rock to me and seems to have a great moody vibe.

10x better! I love it.

[Glenn]

I'll repeat my questions as well...

Andrew..

Do you have a favorite track ?

Is it one of the songs recently played live?

Will Gregg Rolie wish he were a part of this recording ?

[Jana]

A burning question, for me, is, Andrew, do you think you will get an interview about the making of this album with Neal? There's seems to have been a lot of passion in the making of this album and the Middle Eastern vibe (or whatever they call it, tantric vibe) and being a conceptual type album he wanted to make. I would be interested to hear how he and Jon came up with the themes on the album and the vibe they wanted on this album and the creative process of making it.

[DrFU]

10x better! I love it.

So, can you pry more than a 30 second clip out of mgt.? 10 more weeks seems a long time to try to maintain momentum without something more to drip-feed the hard-core fans.

[steveo777]

Just want to take a moment, without sounding like a total ass kisser, to say thank you, Andrew! I, for one, appreciate
what you have told us so far. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on the album!

[steveo777]

10x better! I love it.

So, can you pry more than a 30 second clip out of mgt.? 10 more weeks seems a long time to try to maintain momentum without something more to drip-feed the hard-core fans.

Hmmm, are you being funny, or did you miss the fact he has the whole album now?

[Andrew]

Just want to take a moment, without sounding like a total ass kisser, to say thank you, Andrew! I, for one, appreciate
what you have told us so far. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on the album!

Cheers.

[Andrew]

I'll repeat my questions as well...

Andrew..

Do you have a favorite track ?

Is it one of the songs recently played live?

Will Gregg Rolie wish he were a part of this recording ?

Fav's and track details later

[DrFU]

10x better! I love it.

So, can you pry more than a 30 second clip out of mgt.? 10 more weeks seems a long time to try to maintain momentum without something more to drip-feed the hard-core fans.

Hmmm, are you being funny, or did you miss the fact he has the whole album now?

I have the feeling he's had it for a while ... given the "constant repeat" comments. I meant permission to put more than that one 30-second clip on his site for us to listen to.

[steveo777]

10x better! I love it.

So, can you pry more than a 30 second clip out of mgt.? 10 more weeks seems a long time to try to maintain momentum without something more to drip-feed the hard-core fans.

Hmmm, are you being funny, or did you miss the fact he has the whole album now?

I have the feeling he's had it for a while ... given the "constant repeat" comments. I meant permission to put more than that one 30-second clip on his site for us to listen to.

Got ya.

[Andrew]

10x better! I love it.

So, can you pry more than a 30 second clip out of mgt.? 10 more weeks seems a long time to try to maintain momentum without something more to drip-feed the hard-core fans.

Hmmm, are you being funny, or did you miss the fact he has the whole album now?

I have the feeling he's had it for a while ... given the "constant repeat" comments. I meant permission to put more than that one 30-second clip on his site for us to listen to.

ASAP