There is just so much over-the-top goodness in Journey’s “Faithfully.” The plot (if you can call it that) is almost an exact video replication of the lyrics. And if that weren’t enough, there’s also an uber-dramatic live performance – complete with ridiculous poses and cheap pyrotechnics – plus a mustache controversy. It doesn't get much better than that.
But wait. There's also Steve Perry's voice – the only good thing Journey ever had to offer. No matter how terrible the lyrics got (and, yes, they did get worse than "Faithfully"), Perry always delivered with one of rock's most powerful and underrated voices. Without Perry, Journey would never have reached the level of success they did and "Faithfully" would have been relegated to the bargain bin.
Today, Journey is enjoying renaissance of sorts, particularly with the renewed popularity of “Don’t Stop Believin,’” a song that shows up in as many sporting events as Queen does. Steve Perry has long since left the band, but they continue touring on with a new vocalist, bringing back all the 80s cheese you either loved or wish you could forget.
No comments:
Post a Comment