A convert?

[Red13JoePa]

Frontiers is force to be reckoned with NOW with ATL, OTY, Liberty and Only Solutions added.

[montyollie]

UPDATE:

I got the discography, and although I haven't listened to it all... the one I find myself going back to... so far...

Frontiers.

Wow.

What?
Wait, you just uncorked on the whole catalogue all at once? Good work outa you.

HAHA Yeah, my roommate raised an eyebrow at me and said, "Uh, Jo, you don't do anything unless you do it whole-hog, eh?"

(Yes, we're Canadian! LOL)

Don't do it halfassed, that's what I say.

[montyollie]

Bumping this to just say...

HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD!!!

Live in Houston 1981 : the Escape Tour

Holy fuck that album just abso-fuckin-lutely knocked my socks off. That is what live music should sound like!!!!!

[Rick]

Bumping this to just say...

HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD!!!

Live in Houston 1981 : the Escape Tour

Holy fuck that album just abso-fuckin-lutely knocked my socks off. That is what live music should sound like!!!!!

Yessir, yessir it is. Watch the DVD, it's fantastic.

[montyollie]

I'm starting to see what all the fuss is about. Steve Perry kind of *is* god. It's like he never hits a bum note. His voice never cracks. It's golden.

I just got my Survivor in Tokyo (1985) DVD in the mail yesterday and I worship the ground Jimi Jamison walks on, but man that concert left me scratching my ear. He was just sharp a lot of the time and really rough sounding. I prefer Survivor SONGS to Journey, but I'll limit that to Studio recordings. This live Journey album is absolutely freaking me out in its perfection.

Perry's voice sounds like heaven. Song after song after song.

Not to mention the musicianship. Perfection.

***

I simply cannot believe I've only been into this band a few weeks. I feel like there is so much to get into.

I shelled out $22 for the Journey karaoke CD the other day (go on and laugh, I LOVE to sing!) and I brought it with me to a local watering hole on Saturday night. Both my parents and my sister were there and they keep laughing at my newfound love of Journey. Anyhow I took a stab at "Separate Ways" and yeah, I'm no Perry, but I FELT THE PASSION and I actaully got a standing ovation. That is my very first ever karaoke standing ovation. HAHA My dad was kind of spellbound and he kept asking me later "Who is this Journey??" LOL

So since I got into it a few weeks ago, I've been limiting myself to the Frontiers and Greatest Hits just because I can't freakin' get enough of Separate Ways, Don't Stop Believin' and Send Her My Love. On repeat.

LOL

[Granny]

I'm starting to see what all the fuss is about. Steve Perry kind of *is* god. It's like he never hits a bum note. His voice never cracks. It's golden.

I just got my Survivor in Tokyo (1985) DVD in the mail yesterday and I worship the ground Jimi Jamison walks on, but man that concert left me scratching my ear. He was just sharp a lot of the time and really rough sounding. I prefer Survivor SONGS to Journey, but I'll limit that to Studio recordings. This live Journey album is absolutely freaking me out in its perfection.

Perry's voice sounds like heaven. Song after song after song.

Not to mention the musicianship. Perfection.

***

I simply cannot believe I've only been into this band a few weeks. I feel like there is so much to get into.

I shelled out $22 for the Journey karaoke CD the other day (go on and laugh, I LOVE to sing!) and I brought it with me to a local watering hole on Saturday night. Both my parents and my sister were there and they keep laughing at my newfound love of Journey. Anyhow I took a stab at "Separate Ways" and yeah, I'm no Perry, but I FELT THE PASSION and I actaully got a standing ovation. That is my very first ever karaoke standing ovation. HAHA My dad was kind of spellbound and he kept asking me later "Who is this Journey??" LOL

So since I got into it a few weeks ago, I've been limiting myself to the Frontiers and Greatest Hits just because I can't freakin' get enough of Separate Ways, Don't Stop Believin' and Send Her My Love. On repeat.

LOL

OMG, we created another LOON! I've been listening since 1980

[donnaplease]

I'm starting to see what all the fuss is about. Steve Perry kind of *is* god. It's like he never hits a bum note. His voice never cracks. It's golden.

I just got my Survivor in Tokyo (1985) DVD in the mail yesterday and I worship the ground Jimi Jamison walks on, but man that concert left me scratching my ear. He was just sharp a lot of the time and really rough sounding. I prefer Survivor SONGS to Journey, but I'll limit that to Studio recordings. This live Journey album is absolutely freaking me out in its perfection.

Perry's voice sounds like heaven. Song after song after song.

Not to mention the musicianship. Perfection.

***

I simply cannot believe I've only been into this band a few weeks. I feel like there is so much to get into.

I shelled out $22 for the Journey karaoke CD the other day (go on and laugh, I LOVE to sing!) and I brought it with me to a local watering hole on Saturday night. Both my parents and my sister were there and they keep laughing at my newfound love of Journey. Anyhow I took a stab at "Separate Ways" and yeah, I'm no Perry, but I FELT THE PASSION and I actaully got a standing ovation. That is my very first ever karaoke standing ovation. HAHA My dad was kind of spellbound and he kept asking me later "Who is this Journey??" LOL

So since I got into it a few weeks ago, I've been limiting myself to the Frontiers and Greatest Hits just because I can't freakin' get enough of Separate Ways, Don't Stop Believin' and Send Her My Love. On repeat.

LOL

Oh, my faves (today) are Still They Ride, Stone in Love, and Mother, Father from Escape.

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!

[Enigma869]

I agree with some other's sentiment that Greatest Hits is always a good place to start. I think you'll probably find Generations is probably loathed more than loved by most Journey fans (although, it certainly has some fans on this board). Glad to hear you're discovering Journey. Better late than never. The 1981 Houston DVD is definitely Journey at their finest!

John from Boston

[donnaplease]

I agree with some other's sentiment that Greatest Hits is always a good place to start. I think you'll probably find Generations is probably loathed more than loved by most Journey fans (although, it certainly has some fans on this board). Glad to hear you're discovering Journey. Better late than never. The 1981 Houston DVD is definitely Journey at their finest!

John from Boston

Well, John, I was gonna save this for that other place (where we have secret handshakes and drink each other's blood), but since you kinda brought it up...

Arrival does NOT rule!!!! (Sorry Ed... )

My dear friend Joe (Duke 22) gave me a copy of Arrival last weekend, and against my better judgement, I gave it a listen. There were a few decent songs on there, but mostly I found it boring. I definitely heard some 'Perryisms', but I think I heard more of a mild Rod Stewart influence than a Steve Perry influence.

Now, having said that, and once again proving how 'looney' I really am, I think some of the songs on Arrival would have been f*cking awesome had they been performed by Journey with Steve Perry on lead. But, that's just me...

[ohsherrie]

Well, John, I was gonna save this for that other place (where we have secret handshakes and drink each other's blood), but since you kinda brought it up...

Arrival does NOT rule!!!! (Sorry Ed... )

My dear friend Joe (Duke 22) gave me a copy of Arrival last weekend, and against my better judgement, I gave it a listen. There were a few decent songs on there, but mostly I found it boring. I definitely heard some 'Perryisms', but I think I heard more of a mild Rod Stewart influence than a Steve Perry influence.

Now, having said that, and once again proving how 'looney' I really am, I think some of the songs on Arrival would have been f*cking awesome had they been performed by Journey with Steve Perry on lead. But, that's just me...

Ssssshhhhhh, you're not supposed to tell.




But seriously, I got Arrival from Dean in his effort to convert me(before he saw the light) and had much the same reaction. It's not a bad CD. In fact it's a good CD, as long as you don't expect a Journey good CD.

[Enigma869]

I actually like many of the tracks on Arrival. That said, I thought Generations was a HORROR SHOW. Thank god that atrocious CD works well as a coaster


John from Boston

[Deb]

I actually like many of the tracks on Arrival. That said, I thought Generations was a HORROR SHOW. Thank god that atrocious CD works well as a coaster


John from Boston

Have I mentioned before that I prefer Generations over Arrival? Not real keen on either one, but for # of songs I like....Generations wins out. The only one that I really like off of Arrival is Higher Place, that one kicks ass actually.........where as Generations has four, Faith in the Heartland, TPIYH, and favorites being A Better Life and Never too Late.

[Red13JoePa]

I'm starting to see what all the fuss is about. Steve Perry kind of *is* god. It's like he never hits a bum note. His voice never cracks. It's golden.

Well, this prompts a need for me to share something:
Generally I am not given to Perry fawning.
However it recently has been brought to my attention that he hit and held the note in "moon" in the middle of the exquisite Troubled Child for nine (9) seconds .
Actually

I grabbed Frontiers and damn if that wasn't, as usual with Journey fans for we are a resourceful and supremely knowledgeable lot, 100 % true.

That's some good work outa perry.


Dick.

[Rockindeano]

Gee, I wonder who "shared" that with you?

[donnaplease]

Gee, I wonder who "shared" that with you?

Red,

Was he passive, in your face, or hardcore???

[Red13JoePa]

Wasn't him, I dunno even know what the shit he he's talking about.

[Granny]

I agree with some other's sentiment that Greatest Hits is always a good place to start. I think you'll probably find Generations is probably loathed more than loved by most Journey fans (although, it certainly has some fans on this board). Glad to hear you're discovering Journey. Better late than never. The 1981 Houston DVD is definitely Journey at their finest!

John from Boston

Well, John, I was gonna save this for that other place (where we have secret handshakes and drink each other's blood), but since you kinda brought it up...

Arrival does NOT rule!!!! (Sorry Ed... )

My dear friend Joe (Duke 22) gave me a copy of Arrival last weekend, and against my better judgement, I gave it a listen. There were a few decent songs on there, but mostly I found it boring. I definitely heard some 'Perryisms', but I think I heard more of a mild Rod Stewart influence than a Steve Perry influence.

Now, having said that, and once again proving how 'looney' I really am, I think some of the songs on Arrival would have been f*cking awesome had they been performed by Journey with Steve Perry on lead. But, that's just me...

Yes, DP, a few good songs, but the whole cd would have been great with Steve Perry singing... I do feel the same way...

[Granny]

I'm starting to see what all the fuss is about. Steve Perry kind of *is* god. It's like he never hits a bum note. His voice never cracks. It's golden.

I just got my Survivor in Tokyo (1985) DVD in the mail yesterday and I worship the ground Jimi Jamison walks on, but man that concert left me scratching my ear. He was just sharp a lot of the time and really rough sounding. I prefer Survivor SONGS to Journey, but I'll limit that to Studio recordings. This live Journey album is absolutely freaking me out in its perfection.

Perry's voice sounds like heaven. Song after song after song.

Not to mention the musicianship. Perfection.

***

I simply cannot believe I've only been into this band a few weeks. I feel like there is so much to get into.

I shelled out $22 for the Journey karaoke CD the other day (go on and laugh, I LOVE to sing!) and I brought it with me to a local watering hole on Saturday night. Both my parents and my sister were there and they keep laughing at my newfound love of Journey. Anyhow I took a stab at "Separate Ways" and yeah, I'm no Perry, but I FELT THE PASSION and I actaully got a standing ovation. That is my very first ever karaoke standing ovation. HAHA My dad was kind of spellbound and he kept asking me later "Who is this Journey??" LOL

So since I got into it a few weeks ago, I've been limiting myself to the Frontiers and Greatest Hits just because I can't freakin' get enough of Separate Ways, Don't Stop Believin' and Send Her My Love. On repeat.

LOL

Don't forget Steve's solo work...STREET TALK awesome, just awesome....Have u heard any of JSS solo work or with Talisman?

[montyollie]

Don't forget Steve's solo work...STREET TALK awesome, just awesome....Have u heard any of JSS solo work or with Talisman?

You know what is weird? On Sept. 10th 2001, I saw "Rock Star" and I loved loved loved that movie. I'll never forget it, because I saw it a couple of more times after 9-11, I loved it so much.

I didn't know that JSS was the singer in the Steel Dragon songs until recently. But I have the soundtrack, and I love it.

I'm JUST dipping my toe into the Journey waters, so all of this is very new to me. I don't even know where I would get the JSS stuff where he's singing Journey.

What I've seen so far, I like. But I'm enjoying oldskool Journey, too. It's all new to me.