Revelation: B-
There’s no shame in trying to recapture a magic moment, but there is some in not doing it well. In its heyday, Journey created some of the most beloved of FM staples. Now, with the help of Arnel Pineda, a Journey cover band vet and yet another vocal dead-ringer for Steve Perry (previous efforts from Jeff Scott Soto and Steve Augeri were also impressive), the aging band gamely tries to reclaim its mojo. Neal Schon’s arena-rock guitar sounds great on classic pop-metal blasts such as “Never Walk Away” and “Like a Sunshower.” But Jonathan Cain’s retro synth wreaks hideous havoc on several overwrought power ballads. Still, with a second disc of re-recorded classics and a live DVD also included, it’s not a bad deal at $12. Download: “Like a Sunshower.”
