The first Journey hits album has sold so many damn copies that I think nearly everyone in America owns one. This time, with Greatest Hits Vol. 2, it is doubtful as many copies will sell, that said, expect anther platinum disc in the Journey collection.

The good thing about this one is that it digs deeper into the band’s past and pulls out 17 cuts that are just as good as other songs that, for whatever reason, made the grade the first time around. “Stone in Love,” “Chain Reaction,” “The Party’s Over (Hopelessly in Love)”, “Escape,” “Still They Ride,” “Stay Awhile,” “Feeling That Way,” “Anytime,” “Walks Like a Lady,” “Just the Same Way” and “Mother Father” are just some of the awesome melodic rock gems found on this collection.

The recordings were remastered by former Journey vocalist Steve Perry who commented; “I truly forgot how sonically exciting and just plain better these Journey tracks sound back where they originally lived...on Vinyl. The stereo separation, the center imaging and the sonic depth of the tracks themselves is more true to what we all loved about these original final mixes. All the instruments and voices, to me personally, sound so damn good that all I want to do is reach for the volume and turn it up!"

Founding Journey guitarist Neal Schon, like many of the hardcore fans are thrilled this collection contains many songs from early in the Perry/Schon years, “Many of these songs were written in our earlier days by Steve Perry and myself, and hearing them again brings back great memories. 'Little Girl' has an extra special meaning for me because it's one of the songs my father, who worked with us for many years, worked on with us. All our songs have stood the test of time, and I hope our fans will enjoy this collection."

There are still plenty of classics not on either Vol. 1 or 2, so maybe the band will even dig deeper when we get to Vol. 3. For now, sit back, crank it up and remember the days when music was more than entertainment, it was an art form. While Journey’s songs balance between pop and art, when it worked well, like most of the songs on this collection, it truly transcended time and space and created something very special.