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"Neal Schon says the upcoming Journey record will move away from their famous AOR sound and create a concept album instead.

The band behind iconic tracks Don't Stop Believin', Any Way You Want It, Who's Crying Now and many more feel they've gone as far as they can in that direction, and it's time to turn back to a more rock vibe.

Guitarist Schon tells Classic Rock Magazine: "I had a long talk with keyboard player Jonathan Cain and I said, 'We have all the AOR material we need. We've got all the hits we need and we need to play that stuff for ever. There's no getting away from it.'

"So I don't see the point of repeating the same song with different chords.

"I'm going for a conceptual record because I really feel we have the musicality to pull it off. We have everybody's attention. And the days of writing songs that are three-and-a-half minutes long for radio are over."

Schon says his instinct is built on a gut feeling for what people want to hear. He says: "I think in Europe, of not in the States, they're ready for us to come up with something on the artsy side. It's got to go up and down. It can't stay on the ceiling because there's no dynamics.

"I think it's going to be a very musical record and I have a cool thing to write about. But I don't want to reveal too much because somebody will steal it.

"But it's a one title, like most of our records are, and it's a very deep subject. Real stuff."

trekman wrote:Sorry if this has been posted. Has anyone read this before:

"Neal Schon says the upcoming Journey record will move away from their famous AOR sound and create a concept album instead.

The band behind iconic tracks Don't Stop Believin', Any Way You Want It, Who's Crying Now and many more feel they've gone as far as they can in that direction, and it's time to turn back to a more rock vibe.

Guitarist Schon tells Classic Rock Magazine: "I had a long talk with keyboard player Jonathan Cain and I said, 'We have all the AOR material we need. We've got all the hits we need and we need to play that stuff for ever. There's no getting away from it.'

"So I don't see the point of repeating the same song with different chords.

"I'm going for a conceptual record because I really feel we have the musicality to pull it off. We have everybody's attention. And the days of writing songs that are three-and-a-half minutes long for radio are over."

Schon says his instinct is built on a gut feeling for what people want to hear. He says: "I think in Europe, of not in the States, they're ready for us to come up with something on the artsy side. It's got to go up and down. It can't stay on the ceiling because there's no dynamics.

"I think it's going to be a very musical record and I have a cool thing to write about. But I don't want to reveal too much because somebody will steal it.

"But it's a one title, like most of our records are, and it's a very deep subject. Real stuff."

I know a lot of people dont want Journey to change. I LOVE Journey!! But I would welcome a CD that Rocks harder. A concept CD would be very cool!!

RockitRide wrote:"Yep, gonna try something new." Translation: "All of our existing fans will buy it, play it once and flush it down the toilet. We will attract absolutely zero new fans because this CD will be devoid of melody as we try to be something we are not..."

How many times have we heard this from bands that just don't get it? Rest assured, this is gonna really suck.

steveo777 wrote:They might just come out with an album that sounds a whole lot like Journey, only better. Problem is, the genre has limited appeal.

portland wrote:

steveo777 wrote:They might just come out with an album that sounds a whole lot like Journey, only better. Problem is, the genre has limited appeal.

Yawn...it will be the same.


What to hell would be different?? The cover of the Album??

Saint John wrote:

RockitRide wrote:"Yep, gonna try something new." Translation: "All of our existing fans will buy it, play it once and flush it down the toilet. We will attract absolutely zero new fans because this CD will be devoid of melody as we try to be something we are not..."

How many times have we heard this from bands that just don't get it? Rest assured, this is gonna really suck.

I don't think they're gonna deviate from their sound, man. They're just gonna use more up-tempo and rocking songs. Instead of ballads and mid-tempo songs I think we'll hear a disc more inclined to have songs like Separate Ways, Chain Reaction, Edge Of The Blade and Where Did I Lose Your Love. Journey's core sound will always be the same as long as Neal and Jon are in the band. I don't think they could change it drastically if they wanted to.

Jana wrote:

portland wrote:

steveo777 wrote:They might just come out with an album that sounds a whole lot like Journey, only better. Problem is, the genre has limited appeal.

Yawn...it will be the same.


What to hell would be different?? The cover of the Album??

Bitter, bitter, bitter.

wastingbeerz wrote:Hmm... one word title... maybe it's a concept album based on Nostradamus... LOL. Though I'm one of the few who really enjoyed Judas Priest's ill-fated concept album. Really don't see why it's so dispised, other than the fact that it's not another British Steel or Painkiller. Anyhow, high hopes for Journey's next effort. Hoping they try to infuse some of their pre-Perry style into at least some of the songs, some of those were truly EPIC.

Jana wrote:

Saint John wrote:

RockitRide wrote:"Yep, gonna try something new." Translation: "All of our existing fans will buy it, play it once and flush it down the toilet. We will attract absolutely zero new fans because this CD will be devoid of melody as we try to be something we are not..."

How many times have we heard this from bands that just don't get it? Rest assured, this is gonna really suck.

I don't think they're gonna deviate from their sound, man. They're just gonna use more up-tempo and rocking songs. Instead of ballads and mid-tempo songs I think we'll hear a disc more inclined to have songs like Separate Ways, Chain Reaction, Edge Of The Blade and Where Did I Lose Your Love. Journey's core sound will always be the same as long as Neal and Jon are in the band. I don't think they could change it drastically if they wanted to.

He did say it was going to be more artsy and more musical, whatever that means.

Neal Fuckin' Schon wrote:Been In London.
Coming back on the 26th for my B-Day... then in the studio with Jon and continue writing for our next album... it's sounding cool and rockin...)
I'm also doing a little run with my band (The Neal Schon Band) mid March. Will get some dates posted as soon a possible .
Hope your all well,

Neal

wastingbeerz wrote:Hmm... one word title... maybe it's a concept album based on Nostradamus... LOL. Though I'm one of the few who really enjoyed Judas Priest's ill-fated concept album. Really don't see why it's so dispised, other than the fact that it's not another British Steel or Painkiller. Anyhow, high hopes for Journey's next effort. Hoping they try to infuse some of their pre-Perry style into at least some of the songs, some of those were truly EPIC.

Archetype wrote:Take:

La Raza Del Sol (extended Vegas version)
World Gone Wild
Of A Lifetime
Edge Of The Blade
Where Did I Lose Your Love

Lock them in a cage for a few hours, poke them with sticks, and record what comes out. That'd be a badass record.

trekman wrote:Sorry if this has been posted. Has anyone read this before:

"Neal Schon says the upcoming Journey record will move away from their famous AOR sound and create a concept album instead.

The band behind iconic tracks Don't Stop Believin', Any Way You Want It, Who's Crying Now and many more feel they've gone as far as they can in that direction, and it's time to turn back to a more rock vibe.

Guitarist Schon tells Classic Rock Magazine: "I had a long talk with keyboard player Jonathan Cain and I said, 'We have all the AOR material we need. We've got all the hits we need and we need to play that stuff for ever. There's no getting away from it.'

"So I don't see the point of repeating the same song with different chords.

"I'm going for a conceptual record because I really feel we have the musicality to pull it off. We have everybody's attention. And the days of writing songs that are three-and-a-half minutes long for radio are over."

Schon says his instinct is built on a gut feeling for what people want to hear. He says: "I think in Europe, of not in the States, they're ready for us to come up with something on the artsy side. It's got to go up and down. It can't stay on the ceiling because there's no dynamics.

"I think it's going to be a very musical record and I have a cool thing to write about. But I don't want to reveal too much because somebody will steal it.

"But it's a one title, like most of our records are, and it's a very deep subject. Real stuff."

I know a lot of people dont want Journey to change. I LOVE Journey!! But I would welcome a CD that Rocks harder. A concept CD would be very cool!!

Monker wrote:Maybe he'll write an album about robots.

trekman wrote:Sorry if this has been posted. Has anyone read this before:

"Neal Schon says the upcoming Journey record will move away from their famous AOR sound and create a concept album instead.

The band behind iconic tracks Don't Stop Believin', Any Way You Want It, Who's Crying Now and many more feel they've gone as far as they can in that direction, and it's time to turn back to a more rock vibe.

Guitarist Schon tells Classic Rock Magazine: "I had a long talk with keyboard player Jonathan Cain and I said, 'We have all the AOR material we need. We've got all the hits we need and we need to play that stuff for ever. There's no getting away from it.'

"So I don't see the point of repeating the same song with different chords.

"I'm going for a conceptual record because I really feel we have the musicality to pull it off. We have everybody's attention. And the days of writing songs that are three-and-a-half minutes long for radio are over."

Schon says his instinct is built on a gut feeling for what people want to hear. He says: "I think in Europe, of not in the States, they're ready for us to come up with something on the artsy side. It's got to go up and down. It can't stay on the ceiling because there's no dynamics.

"I think it's going to be a very musical record and I have a cool thing to write about. But I don't want to reveal too much because somebody will steal it.

"But it's a one title, like most of our records are, and it's a very deep subject. Real stuff."

I know a lot of people dont want Journey to change. I LOVE Journey!! But I would welcome a CD that Rocks harder. A concept CD would be very cool!!

Monker wrote:Maybe he'll write an album about robots.

steveo777 wrote:

Monker wrote:Maybe he'll write an album about robots.

trekman wrote:Sorry if this has been posted. Has anyone read this before:

"Neal Schon says the upcoming Journey record will move away from their famous AOR sound and create a concept album instead.

The band behind iconic tracks Don't Stop Believin', Any Way You Want It, Who's Crying Now and many more feel they've gone as far as they can in that direction, and it's time to turn back to a more rock vibe.

Guitarist Schon tells Classic Rock Magazine: "I had a long talk with keyboard player Jonathan Cain and I said, 'We have all the AOR material we need. We've got all the hits we need and we need to play that stuff for ever. There's no getting away from it.'

"So I don't see the point of repeating the same song with different chords.

"I'm going for a conceptual record because I really feel we have the musicality to pull it off. We have everybody's attention. And the days of writing songs that are three-and-a-half minutes long for radio are over."

Schon says his instinct is built on a gut feeling for what people want to hear. He says: "I think in Europe, of not in the States, they're ready for us to come up with something on the artsy side. It's got to go up and down. It can't stay on the ceiling because there's no dynamics.

"I think it's going to be a very musical record and I have a cool thing to write about. But I don't want to reveal too much because somebody will steal it.

"But it's a one title, like most of our records are, and it's a very deep subject. Real stuff."

I know a lot of people dont want Journey to change. I LOVE Journey!! But I would welcome a CD that Rocks harder. A concept CD would be very cool!!

Maybe they'll record an album about being just a lonely homeless boy in metro Manila.

Gunbot wrote:I get it that there are tons of Pinoys who will lap up this story no matter how many times it's been told but I'm not one of them.

Rockindeano wrote:Journey has never played Troubled Child live. And for good reason. It sucks.

Rockindeano wrote:Journey has never played Troubled Child live. And for good reason. It sucks.

RobbieG wrote:

Rockindeano wrote:Journey has never played Troubled Child live. And for good reason. It sucks.

Yes they did.