Journey - Greatest Hits Live [Live]

Journey | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 24, 1998)
• Original Release Date: March 24, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000062HU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,552 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Document of Journey's Live Conquest of the 80s, January 13, 2004

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Bud (Seminole, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey - Greatest Hits Live (Audio CD)

Prompted by the ecstatic success of their 1996 reunion album "Trial By Fire," Journey issued "Greatest Hits Live," a startling document of their domination of the 1980s touring grounds. Despite the title, this is definitely not a mere re-release of hits, presented live in an empty manner of sweetening the deal. And though most of the tracks here were indeed hits, Journey soldiers through a fine canon of work with an explosive energy that challenges the original versions.
Despite some re-mixing by Kevin Shirley (who produced "Trial By Fire"), "Greatest Hits Live" possesses a truly live feel due to the fact that no overdubs were included. Culled from 1981 and 83 performances in Tokyo, Oklahoma, and Texas, Journey triumphs with the enduring and well-chosen introduction 'Don't Stop Believin,' and brilliantly shifts tempos and strengths on tracks like 'Lights,' 'Send Her My Love,' and 'Still They Ride.' 'Wheel in the Sky' was a great choice to end concerts with, as the subject of carnival life applies to a life of a touring rock band. The output of vocalist Steve Perry, guitarist Neal Schon, and keyboardist Jonathan Cain shine bright, but it's also worth noting that the rhythm section of Ross Valory and Steve Smith (bass and drums, respectively) are particularly worth mentioning, as the recording techniques bring justice to the their tight and energetic rhythms.
Journey was one of the biggest bands of the 1980s, despite the critical association with the dreaded "80s pop" sound. As if the earlier released "Captured" didn't show their power on stage, "Greatest Hits Live" showcases the ominous, unlimited spectacle that is Journey.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply incredible, July 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Journey - Greatest Hits Live (Audio CD)

Journey is one of those few bands that sound better live than in the studio. This CD features their pre-"Raised On Radio" hits, many of which sound better here than in their original form. The production quality is superb, and each member of the band performs exceptionally well. The live version of "Escape" is incredible, as is "Wheel In The Sky", a song I never liked in its studio form. Steve Perry's audience interaction on "Anyway You Want It" brings a new element to the song, and "Don't Stop Believin'" has never sounded better. Even if you are only a mild Journey fan, pick this one up!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Believin', December 27, 1999

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Wright U. Arre (Left Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey - Greatest Hits Live (Audio CD)

This is a great disc! I have had a copy of CAPTURED for years, but that only covers Journey's big hits before Jonathan Cain came on board. This is for those folks who grew up listening to Journey's huge hits on the radio. And can they rock! The stereo separation is nice, too...Cain's keyboard's in one channel, Neal Schon's guitar in the other. They don't make bands like this anymore. If you don't like Journey, you'll hate the CD. If you are a Journey fan, you'll want to hear the live renditions of some great songs...mainly from ESCAPE and FRONTIERS. Don't get too excited, though, about the hidden track. It's just the fireworks display after one of the shows....