New Steve Perry Album (kinda)

[JourneyHard]

How did we miss this? In October, Steve Perry announced he will be releasing an acoustic version of Traces, his 2018 album.

I hope this doesn't give Neal any ideas about releasing Journey's Dirty Dozen in acoustic versions.

[Onestepper]

I didn't miss it. Just didn't see any need to comment on it since it's just a rehash of previously released material. I did notice that he collaborated with Randy Goodrum (Oh Sherrie and Foolish Heart) on one or two of the songs that Goodrum co-wrote.

Part of my lack of enthusiasm is probably because of how I feel about Traces to begin with.

[FamilyMan]

I didn't miss it. Just didn't see any need to comment on it since it's just a rehash of previously released material. I did notice that he collaborated with Randy Goodrum (Oh Sherrie and Foolish Heart) on one or two of the songs that Goodrum co-wrote.

Part of my lack of enthusiasm is probably because of how I feel about Traces to begin with.

I feel the same. It was frustrating enough that he didn't do one live show or appearance (singing) for this record, and then he'd said he had tons more music - enough for another album.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Someone over on The Noticeboard said it's actual the same SP vocal tracks just with stripped down acoustic renditions. If so, that's truly disappointing. I don't hate Traces, but the track sequencing is truly dire. Needs at least 3 more up tempo tunes.

[Art Vandelay]

To be fair, I don't think it was ever advertised as being re-recorded. They are the stripped down, original concept form of the songs. Probably the exact sketches that he had on hand for years before polishing them up for the LP release. Today he released No Erasin' as the gratitude track for those who preordered. Just his vocals and acoustic guitar. Pretty cool actually.

You're listening to the sketch form of the song. More of a behind the scenes rather than a new album. As an artist myself, I like and respect this concept. The vocals do shine much more in this format too.

[JourneyHard]

According to an interview by Steve Perry I found, he promises a new album with new material in 2021. If he actually does release a new one, three years since the last album is good for Perry. He also said he wants to tour, but it takes a toll on his body. Can't he do six shows on the West Coast and then rest for a month and do six shows on the East Coast and rest for a month and do six shows in the Midwest and then rest for a month and do six shows in South? The tour would be drawn out and weird, but it would be something. I am not holding my breath on any of this.

[Monker]

I hope this doesn't give Neal any ideas about releasing Journey's Dirty Dozen in acoustic versions.

They should have done this years ago when they were performing the acoustic set with Augeri. It wouldn't have had to be a GH package...doing things like Liberty and La Raza del Sol, and maybe some new songs, would have made it a bit more unique than just a GH acoustic.

I suppose they could still do that today...but I think they missed the boat on this one just a bit.

[The_Noble_Cause]

To be fair, I don't think it was ever advertised as being re-recorded. They are the stripped down, original concept form of the songs. Probably the exact sketches that he had on hand for years before polishing them up for the LP release. Today he released No Erasin' as the gratitude track for those who preordered. Just his vocals and acoustic guitar. Pretty cool actually.

You're listening to the sketch form of the song. More of a behind the scenes rather than a new album. As an artist myself, I like and respect this concept. The vocals do shine much more in this format too.

If it's the same vocals from the final studio release, how is that a sketch? The rough demo vovals would be noticeably different.

[Art Vandelay]

To be fair, I don't think it was ever advertised as being re-recorded. They are the stripped down, original concept form of the songs. Probably the exact sketches that he had on hand for years before polishing them up for the LP release. Today he released No Erasin' as the gratitude track for those who preordered. Just his vocals and acoustic guitar. Pretty cool actually.

You're listening to the sketch form of the song. More of a behind the scenes rather than a new album. As an artist myself, I like and respect this concept. The vocals do shine much more in this format too.

If it's the same vocals from the final studio release, how is that a sketch? The rough demo vovals would be noticeably different.

Just think of it as layers. It’s the final vocal recording with the basic bare-bones instruments that he used to record them with. Everything else was most likely built on top to polish it off for the final version. Maybe sketch isn’t the right word, I don’t know. I haven’t heard all of the other tracks to determine if sketch is the right word or not. I find them interesting to listen to. If you want to check them out, check them out. If you don’t, you don’t.

[youkeepmewaiting]

It's a load of bollocks

Same vocal track, stripped down/dull versions of what is a stripped down/dull album (I don't dislike Traces but...)

That said, listening to No Erasin' new version today there was a few nice vocals things I hadn't noticed before

[The_Noble_Cause]

Just think of it as layers. It’s the final vocal recording with the basic bare-bones instruments that he used to record them with. Everything else was most likely built on top to polish it off for the final version. Maybe sketch isn’t the right word, I don’t know. I haven’t heard all of the other tracks to determine if sketch is the right word or not. I find them interesting to listen to. If you want to check them out, check them out. If you don’t, you don’t.

Ok. That's fair. I retract what I said. I just expected maybe vocally different renditions too.

[jrnyman28]

He also said he wants to tour, but it takes a toll on his body. Can't he do six shows on the West Coast and then rest for a month and do six shows on the East Coast and rest for a month and do six shows in the Midwest and then rest for a month and do six shows in South? The tour would be drawn out and weird, but it would be something. I am not holding my breath on any of this.

Perry has been giving some version of 'i think about touring for over 20 years now...

[FamilyMan]

According to an interview by Steve Perry I found, he promises a new album with new material in 2021. If he actually does release a new one, three years since the last album is good for Perry. He also said he wants to tour, but it takes a toll on his body. Can't he do six shows on the West Coast and then rest for a month and do six shows on the East Coast and rest for a month and do six shows in the Midwest and then rest for a month and do six shows in South? The tour would be drawn out and weird, but it would be something. I am not holding my breath on any of this.

Not really practical from a production standpoint. He'd have to pay a road crew, tour staff and a band for sitting on their asses during those months off - when they really can't work for anyone else. All the staging and gear would have to sit idle in some rented warehouse waiting for the routing to resume. Not enough shows to pay these bills. This is a moot conversation anyway. Touring won't be possible until at least a year from now, when Steve will be on the verge of turning 73.

[JourneyHard]

I am still hearing Girl Can't Help It and now since it is November, I am also hearing Perry's Silver Bells at the store often. I don't know if this means anything. I am starting to like Girl Can't Help It more and more. Perhaps Journey should add it to their set list.

Perry was smart to record Silver Bells. Now, they can play it at stores every year at this time for the rest of our lives, and beyond.

[SoonerThunder]

I am still hearing Girl Can't Help It and now since it is November, I am also hearing Perry's Silver Bells at the store often. I don't know if this means anything. I am starting to like Girl Can't Help It more and more. Perhaps Journey should add it to their set list.

Perry was smart to record Silver Bells. Now, they can play it at stores every year at this time for the rest of our lives, and beyond.

Once I got used to how he phrases the chorus, I really like Silver Bells

[JourneyHard]

They also play No Erasin' a lot at the store. So, Perry should wait until November & December 2021 and tag along on somebody else's tour. Then Perry can come out at the end of the concert and perform Girl Can't Help It, Silver Bells, and No Erasin'. Three songs shouldn't be too hard on his body!

[bellairepark73]

Ok....not sure why Steve's message forum is not being utilized but...here is a NEW interview of RANDY GOODRUM regarding reimagined MOST OF ALL: https://www.randygoodrum.com/news/steve ... ost-of-all

[bellairepark73]

They also play No Erasin' a lot at the store. So, Perry should wait until November & December 2021 and tag along on somebody else's tour. Then Perry can come out at the end of the concert and perform Girl Can't Help It, Silver Bells, and No Erasin'. Three songs shouldn't be too hard on his body!

which store? Target? If Target, that would make sense since his people did arrange to sell the albums via brick and mortar.