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NealIsGod wrote:So do you want real opinions or do you just want cheerleaders to post here?
NealIsGod wrote:So do you want real opinions or do you just want cheerleaders to post here?
Rick wrote:Arnel is doing a great job. You couldn't ask more from the guy. He's been with the band a very short time. He's recorded two records, is learning the whole back catalog and all the while preparing for a tour and while his spoken english needs work, his singing diction is improving every show.
It's not the Journey that I took my girlfriend to see back in '81, but it's as close as we're going to get. I went to Las Vegas and had a blast at the show. I'd rather do that than be pissed and bitter at them for something I can't change. I guarantee you, all of you would have had a great time if you would just forgive, forget and let shit go. The bitterness and anger is not damaging them, it's only damaging you. Think about it, we ALL could be going to shows and having the same great time that we did in Las Vegas. Now THAT would be something.
journeyMusic wrote:Rick wrote:Arnel is doing a great job. You couldn't ask more from the guy. He's been with the band a very short time. He's recorded two records, is learning the whole back catalog and all the while preparing for a tour and while his spoken english needs work, his singing diction is improving every show.
It's not the Journey that I took my girlfriend to see back in '81, but it's as close as we're going to get. I went to Las Vegas and had a blast at the show. I'd rather do that than be pissed and bitter at them for something I can't change. I guarantee you, all of you would have had a great time if you would just forgive, forget and let shit go. The bitterness and anger is not damaging them, it's only damaging you. Think about it, we ALL could be going to shows and having the same great time that we did in Las Vegas. Now THAT would be something.
That one of the smartest things I've read on here so maybe it starts at home!
Rick wrote:Arnel is doing a great job. You couldn't ask more from the guy. He's been with the band a very short time. He's recorded two records, is learning the whole back catalog and all the while preparing for a tour and while his spoken english needs work, his singing diction is improving every show.
It's not the Journey that I took my girlfriend to see back in '81, but it's as close as we're going to get. I went to Las Vegas and had a blast at the show. I'd rather do that than be pissed and bitter at them for something I can't change. I guarantee you, all of you would have had a great time if you would just forgive, forget and let shit go. The bitterness and anger is not damaging them, it's only damaging you. Think about it, we ALL could be going to shows and having the same great time that we did in Las Vegas. Now THAT would be something.
donnaplease wrote:Rick wrote:Arnel is doing a great job. You couldn't ask more from the guy. He's been with the band a very short time. He's recorded two records, is learning the whole back catalog and all the while preparing for a tour and while his spoken english needs work, his singing diction is improving every show.
It's not the Journey that I took my girlfriend to see back in '81, but it's as close as we're going to get. I went to Las Vegas and had a blast at the show. I'd rather do that than be pissed and bitter at them for something I can't change. I guarantee you, all of you would have had a great time if you would just forgive, forget and let shit go. The bitterness and anger is not damaging them, it's only damaging you. Think about it, we ALL could be going to shows and having the same great time that we did in Las Vegas. Now THAT would be something.
Rick, let me ask you something...
Would you have hopped on a plane and gone to Vegas to see Journey if it weren't for the MR gang that was gonna be there? I bet not. It's not about the band so much as it is about the friends, IMO. I certainly wouldn't have gone to Florida last year to see them if it weren't for my friends that were also going. However, I'm not interested in seeing Journey AT ALL at this point, so I can't imagine myself making any trips for them. I'm just not interested. It's not that I hate Arnel, I think he's okay, it's just the whole situation has me burned out.
I will cherish my memories of shows and parties that I attended with the JSS-era Journey. I met a lot of great people, and consider many to be real friends. I will continue to love the SP-era, as any proper "loon" would do. But my present-day "Journey" is over. All the cheerleading, and telling me that I'm wrong for my opinions, and race-baiting has only served to solidify my views.
For those that choose to follow this incarnation, if it brings you happiness, go for it. There's no reason that folks can't disagree on this era but still remain friendly on other aspects of the life of this band. Life is too short for cyber bullshit.
NealIsGod wrote:So do you want real opinions or do you just want cheerleaders to post here?
NealIsGod wrote:It's just not Journey anymore to me.
Red13JoePa wrote:From what I've seen, it's so far "eh."
I dig Walk Away and Wildest Dreams a ton, though.
Saint John wrote:I say,"Yes!." What says you? Discuss.
conversationpc wrote:NealIsGod wrote:So do you want real opinions or do you just want cheerleaders to post here?
Give me a break. Most of the people that post here have posted their honest opinions. The others are losers who have some kind of idol worship going on or don't have enough hearing remaining to notice a decent singer, and I stress decent, because he's not Perry nor is he that bad, either.
In my opinion, he sounds pretty good. Better than Augeri, certainly, and about equal with JSS from the 2006 tour.
donnaplease wrote: ...
Would you have hopped on a plane and gone to Vegas to see Journey if it weren't for the MR gang that was gonna be there? I bet not. It's not about the band so much as it is about the friends, IMO. I certainly wouldn't have gone to Florida last year to see them if it weren't for my friends that were also going. However, I'm not interested in seeing Journey AT ALL at this point, so I can't imagine myself making any trips for them. I'm just not interested. It's not that I hate Arnel, I think he's okay, it's just the whole situation has me burned out.
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brywool wrote:conversationpc wrote:NealIsGod wrote:So do you want real opinions or do you just want cheerleaders to post here?
Give me a break. Most of the people that post here have posted their honest opinions. The others are losers who have some kind of idol worship going on or don't have enough hearing remaining to notice a decent singer, and I stress decent, because he's not Perry nor is he that bad, either.
In my opinion, he sounds pretty good. Better than Augeri, certainly, and about equal with JSS from the 2006 tour.
Equal to JSS? I disagree. Arnel's got way more range and with Arnel, the songs sound LIKE Journey. Jss, although great, didn't sound like Journey. Sorry if this comes off as 'cheerleading' but I think the guy's a great addition to the band. If you want honest opinions, that's what I'm giving. I find it funny that most that are negative here were negative before he was in the band. The guy's got great vocal chops. I don't have a problem with him on the rockers either. He's way better than Auger was (at least live, recorded has yet to be seen).
Saint John wrote:Red13JoePa wrote:From what I've seen, it's so far "eh."
I dig Walk Away and Wildest Dreams a ton, though.
After All These Years sounds great.
Red13JoePa wrote:Saint John wrote:Red13JoePa wrote:From what I've seen, it's so far "eh."
I dig Walk Away and Wildest Dreams a ton, though.
After All These Years sounds great.
Yea, well it would you're a weepy balladeering recovering loon and you browneye's blue as such.
Red13JoePa wrote:Saint John wrote:Red13JoePa wrote:From what I've seen, it's so far "eh."
I dig Walk Away and Wildest Dreams a ton, though.
After All These Years sounds great.
Yea, well it would you're a weepy balladeering recovering loon and you browneye's blue as such.
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