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 | Title : Journey - Greatest Hits
Author : Journey
Release Date : 19901025
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Like other successful bands of the 1970s and 1980s, Journey's sound was built on the double threat of singer Steve Perry's upper-register vocals and guitarist Neal Schon's melodic solos. The band also used rich harmonies to embellish their hard edge. Greatest Hits shows that Journey knew how to craft a pop song with memorable tunes like 'Anyway You Want It' and 'Don't Stop Believin'.' 'Wheel in the Sky' was one of the band's more arty singles, while 'Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'' relied on a straight four-bar blues pattern, with Perry's vocals at their best. The band's power ballads gave them their biggest success, and are rightfully represented here: 'Faithfully,' 'Open Arms,' and 'Send Her My Love.' Another unlikely aspect further secured the band's success--you could actually dance to some of their stuff, especially 'Anyway You Want It.' --Steve Gdula
Buyer Reviews :
Journey is of my favorite '80s artists (or of anytime), I've been hearing these songs literally my whole life (they were at their peak around the time I was born-1981) and still never tire of them. This covers all 6 of their albums. 'Escape' 'Frontiers' and the more poppy 'Raised on Radio' are highlighted, with 3 songs from each. 'Evolution' and 'Departure' I didn't like so much, so I'm glad they took only 1 song from each. The debut 'Infinity' also has a few good early hits.
Journey basically had 4 styles, all here. Light Pop-rock (the emotional 'Who's Crying Now' just good singalong pop of 'Girl Can't Help It' the kinda relaxing 'I'll Be Alright Without You'); slightly harder Pop-rock (the positive 'Be Good to Yourself' the awesome Vision Quest soundtrack hit 'Only the Young' 'Lights' and, what might be THE best song they ever did, the anthemic rocker 'Don't Stop Believin'); the less commercial but still great Hard rock hits ('Anyway You Want It' the art-rock of 'Wheel In the Sky' the keyboard heavy pounder 'Separate Ways'); oh, and who could forget those amazing power ballads (the wistful 'Send Her My Love' the melodic 'Faithfully' and the touching 'Open Arms').
There's also 2 soundtrack songs here. The afforementioned 'Only the Young' and the mid-tempo 'Ask the Lonely' from 'Two Of A Kind'. The only thing I might fault is that it could've included a couple more Hard rock songs, like 'Stone In Love' or the title track from 'Escape'; 'Chain Reaction' off 'Frontiers'; one of my few early favorites 'Anytime'. Even a few regular pop hits were left off, like 'Suzanne' from 'Raised on Radio'.
Some people consider them to be wimpy Soft-rockers, which I hate, partly because it's not true. While their soft side tended to get more attention, they rocked as hard as Loverboy, John Cougar-camp, and many others of that era, which would be apparent if you listened to one of their full albums. But even the ballads had a rock sound, they were touching, but not sappy and annoying (i.e. Michael Bolton).
All in all, a nearly perfect set from a band that's not as cheesy as it may seem. Even though I like newer rock, Pop-punk and Top 40, I can still listen to this without shame.
(by jwpood)
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