Carl,

I appreciate your response and pretty much disagree with everything you said. Differences of opinion are what make the world go around, right? In any event, ROR was way too pop for me and TBF (IMO) was a slow turd. Please keep in mind that When You Love a Woman is a super ballad. I like the earlier Journey work that was more up tempo which is why I don't particularly care for either record (I have several copies of both).

As far as Hugo goes, opinions vary. It may be true that Hugo wants to be Perry. His vocal style is very similar to Perrys. IMO, Hugo's writting skills and musical style suits my personal tastes better. I also think that Hugo has a voice as good as or better than Perry's. Don't get me wrong dude, I like Perry too and Journey has the legacy it does due to his help along with the other band mates. I just personally like Hugo better. And besides, he plays every instrument under the sun. Chalfant is also a super singer that I would put up with either vocalist. The Storm's work also blows away ROR and TBF IMO.

I still have respect for Perry but that's the way I see it. And besides, I'm still pissed at Perry for loosing interest in Journey : ) .

Later,

Aaron

P.S. Surfpunk is right, Valentine kicks major ass!