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I have to say Arnel is talented, and there isn't a performance on the album that lacks passion. I give him the utmost credit. And, I can applaud the band for going back to the Evolution-era sound on Like A Sunshower, easily my favorite track. After All These Years is without question one of Journey's best-ever ballads, and is possibly the best crafted song of Jonathan Cain's songwriting career. And, Turn Down the World Tonight is such a good wrapup to the album that it makes the Neal Schon explosion that is The Journey (Revelation) almost a regrettable inclusion.

Other than those standouts, I hear a lot of ripoffs here. Very little sounds like straight Journey. Cross up some Van Hagar and Styx and you'll get Change for the Better. Never Walk Away (oops, almost called it Never Too Late), Wildest Dreams, and What it Takes to Win sound more like Survivor songs, a band that was little more than a Journey knock-off when it was around back in the day. The one truly regrettable inclusion here is the revamped and homogenized Faith in the Heartland, which was possibly the best song of Augeri's tenure in Journey.

As for the re-recorded songs, I can say that I like the production. I also like the live vibe, and many of the songs sound like their concert versions which have always been great. But if I want to hear the concert versions again, I'll go to a show or put on a live CD. This is a misguided tactic Wal Mart uses to push product that will never be appreciated by a hardcore fan.

I wish Journey the best of luck with this release. It's likely to speed past the sales of any post-Perry album, if not for the songs, then for the value of the total package. But, unfortunately, Revelation comes nowhere near the standard set by Journey in their heyday. And, only briefly, does it come anywhere near their underappreciated Arrival album.

05/06/08: Craig - cchap13@aol.com
Rating: 90
This music should be judged on its own. Comparing it to past Journey music seems like a waste of time and energy. Having said that, this is a great CD. Pineda has a stong voice and can kick out a rock song just as well as a ballad.

05/06/08: Juice - jharp84@hotmail.com
Rating: 90
Best Steve Perry-Journey album since Departure, without Steve Perry!

05/06/08: Lez - lezzo@hotmail.com
Rating: 95
An excellent melodic rock release in what could be the best year for the genre since 1988. Curmudgeons/stodgy armchair critics should get over the fact that Perry is long gone and that Soto can't hit the notes. The new guys is awesome. Songs rock. A great Summer album. Thanks to the band for providing solid new material instead of just touring greatest hits

05/06/08: Joe - joepiser@yahoo.com
Rating: 89
While I agree the production is better than Generations, it's nowhere close to a perfect 100, and far from the "live" arena sound as described in the original review. After reading Andrew's review, I was expecting a HUGE production sound. When I listened to it, I was disappointed. The drums DO NOT sound as good as reviewed; in fact they're actually kind of ho-hum bland. There's not enough emphasis on Valory's bass sound. Neal sounded very good, but I was hoping for the tone from "Voice." I had to tweak the equalization when I converted the tracks to my iPod; NOW it sounds like I had hoped it would, and SO much better in the car; full, tight, and loud with the emphasis on the rhythm section.

I REALLY wanted the production to reach the heights of the recent Whitesnake record, which is mountains above this one. The '87 record and "Good To Be Bad" has set the standard for production, so I was hoping Journey's new record would rise up to that standard.

I actually think the re-recorded classics are much better than originally reviewed. Arnel shines on all of them, but "Only The Young" provides the chills. I do have one complaint. What were they thinking with "Separate Ways?" The department-store keyboard sound and the Ibanez-through-a-Crate-Combo-Amp guitar sound is awful!!! This tune has always been a majestic Journey anthem, but aside from the vocals it sounds like it was recorded by forgotten musicians for a tribute album.

Overall, I do like the record. There's a few strong tracks that will get people to want it. However, I was hoping for a record filled with in-your-face Journey anthems that are instant classics. Arnel...you are truly a gifted vocalist and you have exceeded our expectations. Neal, Jonathan, and Ross should kiss your ass because you've provided the resurrection they were praying for.

05/06/08: Doug - dclark5@fuse.net
Rating: 98
Wow... some of these reviews are just sad and pathetic. "I've been a Perry fan for a zillion years, and there's no Journey without Perry." Here's the thing... If you're a huge Perry fan, and don't like the lead singers, don't buy the material, nd don't comment. I tell me 5 and 7 year old children, that if you don't like it, don't watch it. I have a remote to change channels if I don't like what's on TV. I don't spend my money on things that I'm going to go into with a negative attitude. Perry is NOT inthe band, so stop the comparison. I have followed Journey since 1978, saw them live with Perry more times than I can remember. I saw Perry in 1994 for his FTLOSM tour. But I saw Augeri live... what a charismatic, professional man he was.
This is America, and we are capitlistic. I cannot, nor will I ever, blame the remaining members of Journey the right to go out and make money by entertaining us. And that's what it is. Simple entertainment. Would I have liked to have Perry on this CD? Absolutly. But he wasn't. And Arnel is capable, and in my humble opinion, of the right caliber to sing the new Journey songs. And he does it amazingly.
I will listen to him, and I will enjoy it. this is a great CD. And it stands on it's own.
Perry's gone. He doesn't care about you. Let Journey play and entertain. Because they do it well.

05/06/08: George - georgethree33@yahoo.com
Rating: 100
I wasn't sure what to expect, and maybe that's why I was taken by surprise at the entire package.

The task of replacing Perry has always been a sticking point for many fans. Personally I liked ALL the vocalists in Journey. Chalfant, Augeri, Soto, but hands down - Arnel is the closest vocalist to capturing that signature sound since Perry left. All the hate that some unfortunate fans have thrown at him is unfortunate, talking about his so called accent or poor grasp of English, that only speaks poorly of the fans issuing such venom. Arnel was an inspired choice to carry the vocals, and he does it with flawless range and power.

The new material is as strong as any of the back catalog, touching and sweet in places, bold and rocking in others. A good collection of pop, rock, midtempo and ballads. Journey is back in fine form and the entire band sounds tight. Uplifting, fun, and potent, Neal & crew - all I can say is Thank YOU!

I didn't see much need for rerecorded classics, but even that now I'm really diggin. The classics have only grown more potent after the years of touring, and that stage magic was duplicated in studio. Neal & crew sound amazing on the old tracks, breathing new life into songs that have been around longer than half their fan base. Edgier, heavier, a fuller production, the disc I was least excited about is now a great listen.

The youtube videos I saw early on did NOT do this band justice. I had a friend at that Vegas show, and he insisted that Journey was on fire that night, but the videos I saw never convinced me - I've already watched the dvd twice, and I'm glad to say - my buddy was right all along. Journey was on fire, and i'm so glad i'm seeing the new Journey next month!