New Steve Perry album "Traces" coming October 2018*

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  1. krock2009

    krock2009 Forum Resident

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    He could spend all the time in the studio, hitting notes he can't normally hit. Live, he'll probably take it down a half step. "You Better Wait" was never performed in its original key during the FLOSM tour of 1994/95.
     
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  2. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    yea it sucks getting old.
     
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  3. artfromtex

    artfromtex Honky Tonkin' Metal-Head

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    Remember that he is a 69 year old man being judged against who he was 35 years ago. And on top of all that, he is/was the GOLD STANDARD for high tenor, soaring rock vocals. There is a reason he has been hesitant to return. He set the bar so astronomically high. I do not envy his position. How do you reach those expectations?
     
  4. varispeed

    varispeed what if?

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    I'm thinking Spinal Tap. It's not a very good "T" but considering the guys' spelling, drawing, and math abilities, I can see why the T looks like it does.
     
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  5. rjp

    rjp Senior Member Thread Starter

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    uh, what "T"?
     
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  6. LittlePearl

    LittlePearl Well-Known Member

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    Steve will be giving an interview on Eddie Trunk's show on Sirius XM this Wednesday between 1 - 3 Central Time.
     
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  7. LittlePearl

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    Half a step down or even more is no big deal at his age. Hell, even Arnel has been half a step down for years. Very few guys of his cohort are in original key. Peter Cetera's still out there and packing them in. I mean who are we comparing him to? Jon Bon Jovi? David Coverdale? Lou Gramm?

    I don't think anyone could reasonably expect Perry to sound like he did circa Escape. We've heard the maturing of his voice through the years. If he sounds like he did in Trial By Fire (which I think is not too optimistic given the recent albeit brief Toad footage) I'll be quite happy.
     
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  8. LittlePearl

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  9. Psychedelic Good Trip

    Psychedelic Good Trip Beautiful Psychedelic Colors Everywhere

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  10. artfromtex

    artfromtex Honky Tonkin' Metal-Head

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    Track List:

    01. No Erasin' 04:07
    Writers: Steve Perry, David Spreng

    02. We're Still Here 04:06
    Writers: Steve Perry, Brian West

    03. Most Of All 04:23
    Writers: Steve Perry, Randy Goodrem

    04. No More Cryin' 04:29
    Writers: Dan Wilson, Steve Perry

    05. In The Rain 04:06
    Writers: Steve Perry, David Spreng

    06. Sun Shines Gray 03:57
    Writers: Steve Perry, John 5, Thom Flowers

    07. You Belong To Me 04:07
    Writers: Steve Perry, Barry Eastmond

    08. Easy To Love 04:03
    Writers: Steve Perry, Thom Flowers

    09. I Need You 02:59
    Writers: Steve Perry, George Harrison

    10. We Fly 03:56
    Writers: Steve Perry, Jeff Babko
     
  11. PacificOceanBlue

    PacificOceanBlue Senior Member

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    Looks like he worked a bit with John 5, very interesting.
     
  12. Chris C

    Chris C Music was my first love and it will be my last!

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    Glad to see that he has at least one new song written with the great Randy Goodrum!

    For the record, Steve is set to appear on "CBS SUNDAY MORNING" on October 7th, two days after the new albums release. Too bad that it's going to be released on Concord, which will more than likely mean that it will brickwalled!
     
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  13. Glenn Christense

    Glenn Christense Foremost Beatles expert... on my block

    That's an interesting, sort of late 60's
    style album color.
     
  14. artfromtex

    artfromtex Honky Tonkin' Metal-Head

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    There's a lot of stuff going on. Including a young Steve Perry in his famous red coat.
     
  15. Kiss73

    Kiss73 Forum Resident

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    09. I Need You 02:59
    Writers: Steve Perry, George Harrison

    Interesting....a partial re-write of The Beatles hit?? Or something new........

    (Sorry, cant believe I am the one that brought up The Beatles :doh: I apologise to everyone as this will now hijack the thread on Beatles speculation )
     
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  16. Psychedelic Good Trip

    Psychedelic Good Trip Beautiful Psychedelic Colors Everywhere

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    Love that album cover, Perry psychedelic.;)
     
  17. Chris C

    Chris C Music was my first love and it will be my last!

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    It doesn't sound like the old Beatles track and I know that it's been a long while since we've seen him, but Steve really doesn't look like himself anymore, LOL

    https://www.amazon.com/I-Need-U-STEVE-PERRY/dp/B0000D1FKR

    SORRY, I couldn't resist!
     
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  18. carlwm

    carlwm Forum Resident

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    There were rumours years ago that he was recording in a studio in Swansea so I'm glad to see him finish the project.

    I reckon it'll be too soulful for me - I'm not keen on the later Journey albums he was on - but regardless, it's sure to be quality product.
     
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  19. jmpatrick

    jmpatrick Forum Resident

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    The cover artwork looking rather amazing. Like the old days, lots to ponder as you spin the album.
     
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  20. walrus

    walrus Staring into nothing

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    I think this is the main reason we haven't heard from him in 20 years. I'll be surprised if he tours...he doesn't need the money, he's putting out music because he wants to. I'm keeping my expectations tempered...most of his solo stuff is a bit too mellow for me, but if there's one or two "You Better Wait"-esque rock tracks, i'll be happy.
     
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  21. ptijerm

    ptijerm Forum Resident

    That cover art looks great!! Based on the tracklist, it appears the album will be a reasonable length (~40 minutes) - not too long, not too short. Just long enough to sit back and and study the cover art while the LP spins on the turntable.
     
  22. Talisman954

    Talisman954 Forum Resident

    Only 24 years wait.
    Can’t wait to hear this.
     
  23. Cheevyjames

    Cheevyjames Forum Resident

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    So in.

    Can't wait, it's been way too long.
     
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  24. Rufus rag

    Rufus rag Forum Resident

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    Shame as that song is the highlight of his solo career
     
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  25. Echoplex

    Echoplex Forum Resident

    This is great to finally see a new SP record come to fruition.

    I’m not expecting a 32 year old SP in his prime to show up and/or tour behind this either. He can do what he wants, and frankly, at this late a juncture in his life, getting new music will suffice just fine for me. I would love to see him perform live again though. And if he does, I won’t miss it!

    Also, he did a very in-depth interview about 6 years ago in 2012. It’s hands down the best interview I’ve ever heard him do. He gave many details about his life and why he walked away from it all. Check it out on youtube. Look up Steve Perry interview. I believe the interview was done by Dan Mandis from Denver, CO.
     
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