This project existed after Journey took an indefinite break. If you ever wanted to know what a full Journey/Baby’s collaboration sounded like, then this is for you. A very similar band to Journey but with a more gutsy sound.
The album opens up with an absolute monster of a tune with Best Of What I’ve Got. Killer riff and groove and a superb hook and chorus. Man what a great tune. As usual it’s the ballads that get all the attention as When I See You Smile was a huge hit for the band, and there are 5 more on the record. I don’t mind one or two, but 5?! It’s a shame, as this band can rock like on the opening track, Ready When You Are, and on Forget Me Not, Rockin’ Horse and Lay Down – they are all crowd pleasers.
As we all know, Neal Schon is a great player, and he lets loose all over this record. I would have bought this album just for Best Of What I’ve Got – even with ballad overload it’s still a great album.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
