Faith In The Heartland

[Rick]

This song gets a lot of discussion because it was included on Revelation disc 1.

People wonder why it wasn't on disc 2 because it's already been recorded.

My reasoning is because disc 2 was the greatest hits, and Faith In The Heartland, as good of a song as it is, doesn't qualify as a Greatest Hit.

So, why did they redo it?

As many know, or basically everyone, Generations was a definite bomb, publicly. A lot of us like it, but overall, the general public know nothing about it. Faith In The Heartland is a song that needed another chance. So they gave it one.

Whether or not you prefer AP's version of it, I think giving that song another chance was a brilliant idea. At least more people are hearing it.

I prefer AP's version, if that matters.

[Gideon]

I prefer AP's version, if that matters.

Oh, Rick. To fall so far...

Whether or not you prefer AP's version of it, I think giving that song another chance was a brilliant idea. At least more people are hearing it.

Meh.

I have a friend who thinks the same way; just loves the new version. I disagree. Completely. Of course, he also prefers Cain's version of "Faithfully" over the original, too. The bottom line is that the production of the song is better on Revelation, sure. And Arnel's voice is naturally stronger than Augeri's and has the benefit of being put to the forefront of the song.

But the drawbacks overshadow the advantages: namely, the song is much slower and lacks the urgency of the original version. Worse yet, though Arnel is without a doubt a superior vocalist, the original FitH was one of Augeri's finest moments, and I didn't enjoy Arnel's phrasing of the lyrics or the opening scream nearly as much. Worst of all, Jonathan Cain is on keyboards on this song.

Why?

The rhythm guitar was much better and added to the rock feel. I think Jon gets to hit two keys throughout the whole song until the very end in the drum riff. And that is stupid. Completely and utterly.

[Rick]

I prefer AP's version, if that matters.

Oh, Rick. To fall so far...

Whether or not you prefer AP's version of it, I think giving that song another chance was a brilliant idea. At least more people are hearing it.

Meh.

I have a friend who thinks the same way; just loves the new version. I disagree. Completely. Of course, he also prefers Cain's version of "Faithfully" over the original, too. The bottom line is that the production of the song is better on Revelation, sure. And Arnel's voice is naturally stronger than Augeri's and has the benefit of being put to the forefront of the song.

But the drawbacks overshadow the advantages: namely, the song is much slower and lacks the urgency of the original version. Worse yet, though Arnel is without a doubt a superior vocalist, the original FitH was one of Augeri's finest moments, and I didn't enjoy Arnel's phrasing of the lyrics or the opening scream nearly as much. Worst of all, Jonathan Cain is on keyboards on this song.

Why?

The rhythm guitar was much better and added to the rock feel. I think Jon gets to hit two keys throughout the whole song until the very end in the drum riff. And that is stupid. Completely and utterly.

No matter who's version you prefer, my point was, giving that song another chance was a great idea. It couldn't have been put on the rerecorded GH, so they did what they thought was best for the song.

Remember, Walmart wanted only the GH and maybe 3 or 4 new songs for the deal. Journey did the rest. I think their choice was very admirable. Revelation turned out to be a damn good album.

[S2M]

Remember Disco Demolition Night at Comisky Park?

I think there needs to be a part deux.....Generations Demolition Night. Get rid of that fucking disgrace of an album.

[Gideon]

Yes it was.

But I think FitH should have been a European bonus track and that they should have thrown "Let It Take You Back" in its spot.

[Rick]

Yes it was.

But I think FitH should have been a European bonus track and that they should have thrown "Let It Take You Back" in its spot.

I disagree. FITH is a much stronger song than LITYB. I would assume they were marketing that album to the US primarily.

[Gideon]

Yes it was.

But I think FitH should have been a European bonus track and that they should have thrown "Let It Take You Back" in its spot.

I disagree. FITH is a much stronger song than LITYB. I would assume they were marketing that album to the US primarily.

Take the syringe outta your arm.

LITYB is a masterpiece; great lyrics, truly original vocals, great organ playing by Jon, and some serious lead guitar from Neal.

[Duncan]

How much do people play this album now? Thought it was good at the time, but it got old pretty quickly.

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Now playing: Alan Frew - So Blind

[Rick]

Yes it was.

But I think FitH should have been a European bonus track and that they should have thrown "Let It Take You Back" in its spot.

I disagree. FITH is a much stronger song than LITYB. I would assume they were marketing that album to the US primarily.

Take the syringe outta your arm.

LITYB is a masterpiece; great lyrics, truly original vocals, great organ playing by Jon, and some serious lead guitar from Neal.

You think it's better than FITH? We'll just have to disagree on that one.

There was a rerecorded version of Place In Your Heart that was on the Japanese release, if I'm not mistaken. Comments have been made about that as well. Mostly negative.

[JRNYFan]

Yes it was.

But I think FitH should have been a European bonus track and that they should have thrown "Let It Take You Back" in its spot.

I disagree. FITH is a much stronger song than LITYB. I would assume they were marketing that album to the US primarily.

Take the syringe outta your arm.

LITYB is a masterpiece; great lyrics, truly original vocals, great organ playing by Jon, and some serious lead guitar from Neal.

You think it's better than FITH? We'll just have to disagree on that one.

There was a rerecorded version of Place In Your Heart that was on the Japanese release, if I'm not mistaken. Comments have been made about that as well. Mostly negative.

I liked the new "Place in Your Heart" much better than the new "Faith in the Heartland." I prefer both the originals, but I thought the new PIYH was at least a worthy counterpart to the original.

[Gideon]

I simply think Augeri's version was much better. They pussified the song beyond a reasonable doubt. But I'm exactly opposite towards the re-recorded TPiYH. It's much better.

[Rick]

Yes it was.

But I think FitH should have been a European bonus track and that they should have thrown "Let It Take You Back" in its spot.

I disagree. FITH is a much stronger song than LITYB. I would assume they were marketing that album to the US primarily.

Take the syringe outta your arm.

LITYB is a masterpiece; great lyrics, truly original vocals, great organ playing by Jon, and some serious lead guitar from Neal.

You think it's better than FITH? We'll just have to disagree on that one.

There was a rerecorded version of Place In Your Heart that was on the Japanese release, if I'm not mistaken. Comments have been made about that as well. Mostly negative.

I liked the new "Place in Your Heart" much better than the new "Faith in the Heartland." I prefer both the originals, but I thought the new PIYH was at least a worthy counterpart to the original.

I think it rocks a bit harder, and the vocals are stronger as well. Not a big fan of the song overall though.

[Since 78]

I prefer Augeri's version. If they were going to redo something that the general public hadn't heard. I would have liked to see something from Red 13, State of grace or Walking away from the edge would have been good picks.

[Gideon]

I prefer Augeri's version. If they were going to redo something that the general public hadn't heard. I would have liked to see something from Red 13, State of grace or Walking away from the edge would have been good picks.

Amen.

Red 13 didn't have a bad song on it. The production was terrible and Augeri had spotty moments, but the writing and musicianship were solid. I'm convinced that if Journey put out a shorter song in the Red 13 style, they might get some radio play.

[JRNYFan]

I prefer Augeri's version. If they were going to redo something that the general public hadn't heard. I would have liked to see something from Red 13, State of grace or Walking away from the edge would have been good picks.

Amen.

Red 13 didn't have a bad song on it. The production was terrible and Augeri had spotty moments, but the writing and musicianship were solid. I'm convinced that if Journey put out a shorter song in the Red 13 style, they might get some radio play.

I wish they would have pushed Red 13 more. They could have cut off the intro and outro of 'State of Grace' and released it as a single or even 'I Can Breathe' which had a poppy feel to it.

[Since 78]

I prefer Augeri's version. If they were going to redo something that the general public hadn't heard. I would have liked to see something from Red 13, State of grace or Walking away from the edge would have been good picks.

Amen.

Red 13 didn't have a bad song on it. The production was terrible and Augeri had spotty moments, but the writing and musicianship were solid. I'm convinced that if Journey put out a shorter song in the Red 13 style, they might get some radio play.

I wish they would have pushed Red 13 more. They could have cut off the intro and outro of 'State of Grace' and released it as a single or even 'I Can Breathe' which had a poppy feel to it.

Thats always the complaint I hear, its to long. However, to me this was Journey out of the box and I thought it was great. I think Neal probably gave into criticism and went back to the old formula.

[JRNYFan]

I prefer Augeri's version. If they were going to redo something that the general public hadn't heard. I would have liked to see something from Red 13, State of grace or Walking away from the edge would have been good picks.

Amen.

Red 13 didn't have a bad song on it. The production was terrible and Augeri had spotty moments, but the writing and musicianship were solid. I'm convinced that if Journey put out a shorter song in the Red 13 style, they might get some radio play.

I wish they would have pushed Red 13 more. They could have cut off the intro and outro of 'State of Grace' and released it as a single or even 'I Can Breathe' which had a poppy feel to it.

Thats always the complaint I hear, its to long. However, to me this was Journey out of the box and I thought it was great. I think Neal probably gave into criticism and went back to the old formula.

Personally, I thought the intro and outro on that song rocked, but for the sake of radio play they could have eliminated those parts of the song.

[Rick]

I prefer Augeri's version. If they were going to redo something that the general public hadn't heard. I would have liked to see something from Red 13, State of grace or Walking away from the edge would have been good picks.

Amen.

Red 13 didn't have a bad song on it. The production was terrible and Augeri had spotty moments, but the writing and musicianship were solid. I'm convinced that if Journey put out a shorter song in the Red 13 style, they might get some radio play.

I wish they would have pushed Red 13 more. They could have cut off the intro and outro of 'State of Grace' and released it as a single or even 'I Can Breathe' which had a poppy feel to it.

That's always the complaint I hear, its to long. However, to me this was Journey out of the box and I thought it was great. I think Neal probably gave into criticism and went back to the old formula.

Good policy by Neal, if that was the case. State of Grace rocks, but has shitty lyrics, and Augeri sounds like he's depressed on that tune. The Time could not be a more direct rip off of Stranglehold in the beginning. I was embarrassed as a Journey fan when I heard it the first time.

[Since 78]

I prefer Augeri's version. If they were going to redo something that the general public hadn't heard. I would have liked to see something from Red 13, State of grace or Walking away from the edge would have been good picks.

Amen.

Red 13 didn't have a bad song on it. The production was terrible and Augeri had spotty moments, but the writing and musicianship were solid. I'm convinced that if Journey put out a shorter song in the Red 13 style, they might get some radio play.

I wish they would have pushed Red 13 more. They could have cut off the intro and outro of 'State of Grace' and released it as a single or even 'I Can Breathe' which had a poppy feel to it.

That's always the complaint I hear, its to long. However, to me this was Journey out of the box and I thought it was great. I think Neal probably gave into criticism and went back to the old formula.

Good policy by Neal, if that was the case. State of Grace rocks, but has shitty lyrics, and Augeri sounds like he's depressed on that tune. The Time could not be a more direct rip off of Stranglehold in the beginning. I was embarrassed as a Journey fan when I heard it the first time.

Well, now we know who was talking to Neal!

[Maui Tom]

This song gets a lot of discussion because it was included on Revelation disc 1.

People wonder why it wasn't on disc 2 because it's already been recorded.

My reasoning is because disc 2 was the greatest hits, and Faith In The Heartland, as good of a song as it is, doesn't qualify as a Greatest Hit.

So, why did they redo it?

As many know, or basically everyone, Generations was a definite bomb, publicly. A lot of us like it, but overall, the general public know nothing about it. Faith In The Heartland is a song that needed another chance. So they gave it one.

Whether or not you prefer AP's version of it, I think giving that song another chance was a brilliant idea. At least more people are hearing it.

I prefer AP's version, if that matters.

I'm totally with pRick on this....except I like Steve's version a tad more...love the song though.

[FishinMagician]

it went from rock to pop. flop! haha

[stevew2]

Frigas creative nuts dried up and the fag threw it in the mix, and i also thing it was to kick Steve A in the balls for added measure {he really didnt need it}i recent them bastards for adding that song that Steve Augueri did with his trade mark yell ,and then Arnel tried to imitate it. They ran out of material and the fag threw the shit in there.Thats my take on it Fuck them .Write a new song next time friga, stay away from your shitty vineyard you asshole

[Angel]

Frigas creative nuts dried up and the fag threw it in the mix, and i also thing it was to kick Steve A in the balls for added measure {he really didnt need it}i recent them bastards for adding that song that Steve Augueri did with his trade mark yell ,and then Arnel tried to imitate it. They ran out of material and the fag threw the shit in there.Thats my take on it Fuck them .Write a new song next time friga, stay away from your shitty vineyard you asshole

Steve, its not good to hold in your feelings...talk to us, tell us how you really feel and don't hold back-it's not good to keep it all bottled up inside.

[JRNYFan]

Frigas creative nuts dried up and the fag threw it in the mix, and i also thing it was to kick Steve A in the balls for added measure {he really didnt need it}i recent them bastards for adding that song that Steve Augueri did with his trade mark yell ,and then Arnel tried to imitate it. They ran out of material and the fag threw the shit in there.Thats my take on it Fuck them .Write a new song next time friga, stay away from your shitty vineyard you asshole

You know, there's more to life than bashing Jonathan Cain.

[stevew2]

Frigas creative nuts dried up and the fag threw it in the mix, and i also thing it was to kick Steve A in the balls for added measure {he really didnt need it}i recent them bastards for adding that song that Steve Augueri did with his trade mark yell ,and then Arnel tried to imitate it. They ran out of material and the fag threw the shit in there.Thats my take on it Fuck them .Write a new song next time friga, stay away from your shitty vineyard you asshole

You know, there's more to life than bashing Jonathan Cain.

Please tell me then

[stevew2]

Frigas creative nuts dried up and the fag threw it in the mix, and i also thing it was to kick Steve A in the balls for added measure {he really didnt need it}i recent them bastards for adding that song that Steve Augueri did with his trade mark yell ,and then Arnel tried to imitate it. They ran out of material and the fag threw the shit in there.Thats my take on it Fuck them .Write a new song next time friga, stay away from your shitty vineyard you asshole

Steve, its not good to hold in your feelings...talk to us, tell us how you really feel and don't hold back-it's not good to keep it all bottled up inside.

ill tell you sweetheart

[JRNYFan]

Frigas creative nuts dried up and the fag threw it in the mix, and i also thing it was to kick Steve A in the balls for added measure {he really didnt need it}i recent them bastards for adding that song that Steve Augueri did with his trade mark yell ,and then Arnel tried to imitate it. They ran out of material and the fag threw the shit in there.Thats my take on it Fuck them .Write a new song next time friga, stay away from your shitty vineyard you asshole

You know, there's more to life than bashing Jonathan Cain.

Please tell me then

Neal Schon?

[stevew2]

Frigas creative nuts dried up and the fag threw it in the mix, and i also thing it was to kick Steve A in the balls for added measure {he really didnt need it}i recent them bastards for adding that song that Steve Augueri did with his trade mark yell ,and then Arnel tried to imitate it. They ran out of material and the fag threw the shit in there.Thats my take on it Fuck them .Write a new song next time friga, stay away from your shitty vineyard you asshole

You know, there's more to life than bashing Jonathan Cain.

Please tell me then

Neal Schon?

neal is man{sort of} friga is gay

[Gideon]

I prefer Augeri's version. If they were going to redo something that the general public hadn't heard. I would have liked to see something from Red 13, State of grace or Walking away from the edge would have been good picks.

Amen.

Red 13 didn't have a bad song on it. The production was terrible and Augeri had spotty moments, but the writing and musicianship were solid. I'm convinced that if Journey put out a shorter song in the Red 13 style, they might get some radio play.

I wish they would have pushed Red 13 more. They could have cut off the intro and outro of 'State of Grace' and released it as a single or even 'I Can Breathe' which had a poppy feel to it.

Yeah. "I Can Breathe" had enough pop to it to be a song made for radio play. It was a great pop/rock song. And I really liked Neal's solo there.

[Red13JoePa]

The Generations one is better.
As stated before it's faster, more urgent, rocks harder and is MAYbe the vocal of Augeri's career. Agressive, menacing, powerful, confident.

Pineda's vocal on the song DOES stack up well but the replacing of one of the guitars with keys puts it a clear second for me.

BG vox seem more chiorlike/pussified and less gang-like/empassioned on the Revelation one. But again the biggest issue for me is the switch from a rythm guitar to more keys.

The difference is not in the singers as both Augeri and Pineda put on terrific performances, it's what they were/weren't doing w/ the rest of the song.