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A Journey Down Memory Street

J. E. Smock | Chicago, IL USA | 11/04/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Steve Perry's first solo record, Street Talk, was an accomplishment on its own. The re-release in 1996 brought an edited version with improved sound quality. This new reissue of Street Talk sounds even better, and it comes with some extras as well.



The most obvious are the five bonus tracks. The first three of these tracks were from his days with 'Alien Project,' the band that recorded the demo tracks which earned him the lead vocalist position with Journey. The demos have been floating online via bootleg download sites for years. In an interview, Steve was asked if he knew about their existence. He said he did, and that he was waiting for the right time to release them. This is that time, and they sound incredible for having been recorded in 1977. Perry's voice is higher than usual, yet still maintains that energetic charisma that he carried in to Journey and this solo album. These tracks are a must have for any Perry die-hard. The track following the Alien Project demos is called "Don't Tell Me Why You're Leaving." This song was originally on the B-side of the single, "Oh Sherrie." It's an R&B track that sounds like Perry was having a blast recording it. The final bonus track is an extended version of "If Only For the Moment Girl" that sounds just as great as the rest of the album.



The other thing that makes this CD reissue worth getting is the booklet that comes with it. Like the Journey booklets, this one has lots of previously unreleased photos, some from Perry's own private library, as well as ads for the singles and a note from The Voice himself introducing the CD and its bonus tracks. Street Talk has never sounded better, and the extra tracks make this a must buy for any Perry fan or lover of great music. You will be hard pressed to find a voice as infectious and energetic as Steve Perry."

Remaster sets the record straight!

B. J O'Connor | Holmdel,NJ USA | 02/26/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Steve Perry's first solo effot,1984's "Street Talk",is softer and more pop-oriented than the albums with Journey,but there's still that distinctive soulful vocal and musical quality that is pure Steve Perry-enough to produce 4 Top 40 singles-the Top 10 "Oh Sherrie",plus "Foolish Heart,"She's Mine" and "Strung Out".Other highlights include the 60s soul homage "I Believe",the ballad "Go Away",and the moving tribute to fallen 60s rock and soul icons "Captured By The Moment".The 2006 edition has excellent remastered sound(by Dave Donnelly)that is vastly superior to previous CD editions,3 interesting unreleased bonus tracks with his pre-Journey band Alein Project in the 70's("My My My My","Harmony","Makes No Difference"),the B-side to "Oh Sherrie"("Don't Tell Me Why You're Leaving")and a song from the "USA For Africa" album("If Only For The Moment,Girl).If you're a fan of Journey or 80's pop-rock,then this is right up your alley."

Street Talk

I. Carnahan | 01/30/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had bought Street Talk when it had orignally came out in the 80's, on Album band tape. Bought it about a year ago on CD, Now again I have bought the new "remastered" version. LOVE it even MORE.... the addition of the bonus songs are great. I can't stop playing "Don't Tell Me Why Your Leaving" and "Makes No Difference" over and over again. What a refreshing change in style and these songs show his fans just what a wonderfully talented performer/artist Mr. Perry is... And "The Voice" should be a standard for what a singer/entertainer should be. Wish he would put out something BRAND NEW.... Doesn't matter what it is, as long as the "Perry Voice" is singing again."