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Journey Album: “Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997: Videos and Live Performances”
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Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997: Videos and Live Performances |
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Release Date:2007-11-30
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Rock, Soft Pop, Classic Rock
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Label:COL
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:886971924794
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Review - :
It's been 20 years since {$Journey}'s commercial prime when the San Francisco-based unit was arguably the most successful member of the mighty, mega-selling {\AOR} axis, which also included {$Foreigner}, {$Styx}, and {$REO Speedwagon}. Led by vocalist {$Steve Perry} and guitarist {$Neal Schon}, {$Journey} hit superstardom just before {@MTV} truly exploded, and although the band made several videos, they didn't rely on them. 2003's comprehensive {^Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997} includes 18 clips, and only a handful are concept videos. The remainder are live clips or simple, lip-synched, pre-{@MTV} "performance" videos. {$Journey}'s concept videos aren't exactly considered classics; in fact {&"Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)"} is occasionally lumped in "worst videos" lists. But it's a relic of its time, as is {&"After the Fall,"} due to its unusual (and inexpensive) look. The best concept video is the documentary-style clip for the {\ballad} {&"Faithfully,"} which is about a band on the road. The performance video {&"When You Love a Woman"} from 1996's ill-fated reunion album {^Trial by Fire} has a classy visual style. The live videos are excellent: {&"Don't Stop Believin',"} {&"Any Way You Want It,"} {&"Who's Crying Now,"} {&"Open Arms,"} and {&"Stone in Love,"} from the 1981 {^Escape} tour in Houston, TX; and {&"Be Good to Yourself,"} {&"Girl Can't Help It,"} and {&"I'll Be Alright Without You,"} from 1986's {^Raised on Radio} tour stops at the {~Mountain Aire Festival} in Angels Camp, CA, and Atlanta, GA (with future {#American Idol} judge {$Randy "The Emperor" Jackson} on bass). {&"Wheel in the Sky,"} {&"Lights,"} {&"Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin',"} {&"Send Her My Love,"} {&"Just the Same Way,"} and {&"Feeling That Way"} are all performance videos. Although the look of some of the clips, clothing, and hairstyles are quite dated, the classic songs are terrific and that's what's important. {^Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997} is a perfect souvenir for {$Journey} fans. ~ Bret Adams, All Music Guide
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