Arrival

Eighties style may be all the rage on the runways, but it’s unlikely that the decade’s tacky rock will sweep radio. Despite Neal Schon’s trademark soaring guitar solos, and a new lead singer who’s a ringer for Steve Perry, there’s no departure, evolution, or escape from Journey’s Bolton-esque moments, New Agey melodies, and gauche rock riffs on Arrival. Do stop believin’, says this onetime member of the Journey fan club.

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