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Trial by Fire
Rock · 1996 · 14 tracks

Trial by Fire

Journey

A polished, mid-tempo reunion record defined by lush piano arrangements and Steve Perry's final, soulful vocal performance with the band.

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The kings of the power ballad return for one last, incredibly smooth victory lap.

A mature, reflective collection of ballads that balances nostalgic warmth with a sense of finality.

Trial by Fire · vs · Journey
Candlelit+3.8σ

Candlelit saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks
02
One More
04
If He Should Break Your Heart
05
Forever in Blue
06
Castles Burning
07
Don’t Be Down on Me Baby
08
Still She Cries
09
Colors of the Spirit
10
When I Think of You
11
Easy to Fall
12
Can’t Tame the Lion
13
I Can See It in Your Eyes
14
It’s Just the Rain
15
Trial by Fire
16
Baby I’m Leaving You
Moments Worth Waiting For
The effortless transition into the soaring chorus of When You Love a Woman where the piano and vocals lock into a perfect embrace.
The unexpected bluesy grit of the guitar solo in Baby I'm Leaving You that breaks the polished surface of the track.
The atmospheric, almost spiritual opening of Colors of the Spirit that showcases the band's more experimental side.
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