The Album I Still Can’t Finish
Today’s record is Raised on Radio by Journey. Dave still struggles to finish Raised on Radio; it felt closer to a Steve Perry solo record than the Journey he knew. Learning Steve Smith and Ross Valory had been replaced during sessions intensified his reaction. The album is the doorway; the memory is the subject. Disappointment in an album can reveal how deeply a band mattered to you. In this episode we revisit the story, question what makes a record important, and offer a listening test you can try with your own collection. Side One Spin: What record made you realize you and a favorite band…
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