I’m not feeling up to the task of writing much today, but I have some unfulfilled promises to keep, so I’m gonna keep this short. Also, I downloaded every episode of “Invader Zim” last night, so I have to write up an article quick so I can get to watching ’em.
Yay! Journey! Everyone loves Journey. Or, um, that’s what Family Guy has lead me to believe. If nothing else, everyone at least knows “Any Way You Want It”. Anyway, long-time fan, of course. Just hadn’t ever really gotten into them until as of recently. And when I say “into”, I of course mean “obsessed with”. Some months ago, I downloaded their Greatest Hits album (even though my dad owns it), and play it pretty much every time I’m on my PC and listening to music. And last month I, er, obtained their first six albums, plus a sweet 3-disc box set, and bought their Greatest Hits Live CD. I know from experience that live CDs kick complete and total ass, assuming the band is a rock group from decades past.
So after listening to so much Journey, you’d think I have a ton to say. Well, not really. I don’t want to go the usual route of naming every album and then noting the good songs from each. That way blows. So anyhow, the Greatest Hits Live CD is easily the best Journey album available. Of course, the Time 3 box set has an incredible wealth of music, consisting of both released music, unreleased tracks and even some live stuff. Good luck finding that one anywhere but online though. My second recommendation is pictured above, The Essential Journey. Obviously enough, it’s got all the best music (though I’d have to interject and say that a lot of their less known material is excellent too), but as I’ve seen it, it’s got a pretty hefty pricetag of $33. It’s acceptable for a two-discer, but I just can’t really bear to pay that much for a CD. Even Amazon.ca has got it up for a harsh $28, which likely goes back up to 30+ after S&H.
I guess that while it’s expensive, it’s worth the money. After all, Journey rules. Some highly recommended songs include “Ask the Lonely”, “Be Good to Yourself”, “Separate Ways(Worlds Apart)”, “Line of Fire” and lastly “Faithfully” for those of you who like the slow songs. Um. Go listen to Journey. Anything but “Any Way you Want It”, because you already know that song. Updates will come in a day or two.