Escape or Frontiers ?

by **Tomulator** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:06 am

Both of these recordings represent the "pinnacle" of Journey's commercial success in the 80's.

Which do think is the stronger work and WHY?

by **Lula** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:08 am

i like frontiers, today anyway.... tomorrow it could be escape :lol:

sorry i didn't answer your question.

by **Don** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:12 am

I'm gonna go with Frontiers, I think Cain had grown a little more comfortable in his position with band by then. I think the album shows greater maturity than Escape from the music and vocals. It's really a tough choice. I had Escape on 8track so it has sentimental value for me, but musically, Journey really shined with Frontiers.

by **lights1961** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:20 am

escape was great, Frontiers was amazing.

by **Onestepper** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:28 am

I like to have it both ways. I love Escape's harder stuff. Enjoy the mid and slower stuff on Frontiers. Although both had a perfect mix in my opinion. Both of those albums represent the depth in writing, production and performance that I've missed with all other of the band's releases since.

by **Rhiannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:32 am

Both.

by **conversationpc** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:39 am

Production-wise, I like "Escape" better. However, I have to give "Frontiers" the nod since it contains my favorite song, "Rubicon".

by **SusieP** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:45 am

Escape is my choice.
It was the first Journey music I ever heard, and the first album of theirs that I bought.
It began my love affair with Journey music, and it was the first time I ever heard that voice which touches my soul and the first time I heard that guitar sound which lifts my spirit.
Escape was my first.
You always remember your first don't ya. :wink:

by **Kelley** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:04 am

Escape here for me too!!!!!

by **Tomulator** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:07 am

Frontiers really is a stunning piece of work.

Both are great but, Frontiers gets the "ever-so-slight" nod.

Some of NS's finest moments, IMO.

SP...well...performances like these are where "legends" are solidified!

by **Saint John** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:13 am

Lula wrote:i like frontiers, today anyway.... tomorrow it could be escape

sorry i didn't answer your question.

Typical woman!!! :lol:

by **bluejeangirl76** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:13 am

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by **artist4perry** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:36 am

Rhiannon wrote:Both.

I vote both! I like them for different reasons. I don't want to choose between two great albums. I just want to put on my headphones and enjoy!

by **Don** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:39 am

I can't stand ROR with the exception of one track, "Why can't this night go on forever". That song really sounds like it should have been on Frontiers.

by **bluejeangirl76** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:43 am

Gunbot wrote:I can't stand ROR with the exception of one track, "Why can't this night go on forever". That song really sounds like it should have been on Frontiers.

What?!

Yuck. No it doesn't. That song is absolutely pure awesomeness and need not be keeping company with the likes of "Back Talk". In fact, it deserves its OWN album.

by **Saint John** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:45 am

Frontiers. Only because I consider OTY and ATL part of that album.

by **S2M** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:47 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I can't stand ROR with the exception of one track, "Why can't this night go on forever". That song really sounds like it should have been on Frontiers.

What?! Yuck. No it doesn't. That song is absolutely pure awesomeness and need not be keeping company with the likes of "Back Talk". In fact, it deserves its OWN album.

Hey YOU! Quit ragging on Back Talk!

Who do you think you are, anyway!? Some sort of music critic?

All you Spoons are alike.... :wink:

by **Onestepper** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:49 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I can't stand ROR with the exception of one track, "Why can't this night go on forever". That song really sounds like it should have been on Frontiers.

What?! Yuck. No it doesn't. That song is absolutely pure awesomeness and need not be keeping company with the likes of "Back Talk". In fact, it deserves its OWN album.

Plus WCTNGOF has a much different sound than that of Frontiers. Unbelievable song, but it definately was from the days of them playing around with the drum machine and synth centric.

by **Saint John** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:49 am

I posted a stat awhile back that had Frontiers outseeling Escape worldwide 26 million to 19 million. I found that soemwhat shocking, but then realized Frontiers was marketed heavily in Asia. That's the only reason I could come up with for that disparity. Frontiers wins. haha. :lol:

by **Don** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:50 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I can't stand ROR with the exception of one track, "Why can't this night go on forever". That song really sounds like it should have been on Frontiers.

What?! Yuck. No it doesn't. That song is absolutely pure awesomeness and need not be keeping company with the likes of "Back Talk". In fact, it deserves its OWN album.

If WCTNGOF had been on Frontiers, then Backtalk could have been cut and and put on another album, preferably an SP solo project (Against The Wall

).

by **lights1961** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:52 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I can't stand ROR with the exception of one track, "Why can't this night go on forever". That song really sounds like it should have been on Frontiers.

What?! Yuck. No it doesn't. That song is absolutely pure awesomeness and need not be keeping company with the likes of "Back Talk". In fact, it deserves its OWN album.

BALK TALK CLASSIC loved after the fall and send her my love... RUBICAN and EDGE OF THE BLADE and CHAIN REACTION KILLER TUNES all of em. oh and not to forget a little diddy called seperate ways... faithfully too.

Rick

by **Deb** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:53 am

Saint John wrote:Frontiers. Only because I consider OTY and ATL part of that album.

Ditto. The remastered Frontiers with those 2 on wins out. But if I have to go with the original releases I'd probably say Escape.

by **Greg** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:57 am

Frontiers, although both albums are amazing. I loved Frontier's harder, edgier sound.

by **bluejeangirl76** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:57 am

Deb wrote:
Saint John wrote:Frontiers. Only because I consider OTY and ATL part of that album.

Ditto. The remastered Frontiers with those 2 on wins out. But if I have to go with the original releases I'd probably say Escape.

So then why aren't we discussing Liberty as well? THAT song is killer sweet awesome.

(I think I still pick Escape though)

by **Rhiannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:00 am

Wait, wait, wait... waitaminnit. Ford Escape or Nissan Frontier? :idea:

by **Don** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:01 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I can't stand ROR with the exception of one track, "Why can't this night go on forever". That song really sounds like it should have been on Frontiers.

What?! Yuck. No it doesn't. That song is absolutely pure awesomeness and need not be keeping company with the likes of "Back Talk". In fact, it deserves its OWN album.

What kind of Album would that be? One song and nine packs of Puki-wipes?

by **bluejeangirl76** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:02 am

Rhiannon wrote:Wait, wait, wait... waitaminnit. Ford Escape or Nissan Frontier?

Oh if that's the question then I say frontier.

by **bluejeangirl76** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:03 am

Gunbot wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I can't stand ROR with the exception of one track, "Why can't this night go on forever". That song really sounds like it should have been on Frontiers.

What?! Yuck. No it doesn't. That song is absolutely pure awesomeness and need not be keeping company with the likes of "Back Talk". In fact, it deserves its OWN album.

What kind of Album would that be? One song and nine packs of Puki-wipes?

9 C batteries. :twisted:

by **Deb** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:06 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Deb wrote:
Saint John wrote:Frontiers. Only because I consider OTY and ATL part of that album.

Ditto. The remastered Frontiers with those 2 on wins out. But if I have to go with the original releases I'd probably say Escape.

So then why aren't we discussing Liberty as well? THAT song is killer sweet awesome.

(I think I still pick Escape though)

Gawd you're right, I love Liberty. That solidifies it.

Mind you, could I bring Still They Ride over to Frontiers? :lol:

All time favorite Journey song!

by **Don** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:11 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I can't stand ROR with the exception of one track, "Why can't this night go on forever". That song really sounds like it should have been on Frontiers.

What?! Yuck. No it doesn't. That song is absolutely pure awesomeness and need not be keeping company with the likes of "Back Talk". In fact, it deserves its OWN album.

What kind of Album would that be? One song and nine packs of Puki-wipes?

9 C batteries.

9 C batteries? You're gonna need to install a zipper to make sure nothing falls out when you're done.

MR