"It's been, what, 6 years since this album was released. I still consider track 5 "The Journey" to be one of the 3 best EVER recorded, the other two being Stairway to Heaven and Classical Gas by Mason Williams. I defy anyone not to get chills down their spine when it gets to the crescendo at the end! The rest of the album is okay, and quite good in some parts, but it's the title track that blows my mind and makes the whole album worth purchasing."
The journey
stephen watkins | denver, co United States | 09/24/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"After seeing Tommy Emmanuel live, I have a greater respect
for his talent(s).I've owned 'The Journey,'since its initial
release;this isn't a consistently great disk...considering:
how amazing his Denver performance was!!!I can -at best-
rate this CD 4 stars.There are some wonderful songs, yet,
nothing to prepare you for his concerts.That being said, this is a CD of tremendous depth, and variety.RECOMMENDED!!!"
Guitar Lover from Arizona
stephen watkins | 12/28/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A guitar playing friend of mine introduced me to Tommy Emmanuel's The Journey CD about 5 years ago, and it has been a staple in my listening diet ever since. I love great instrumental guitar work, and have CD's from Satriani, Johnson, Vai, and others. For pure listening pleasure, though, I always crank this one up. Try it, you'll love it!"
Guitar playing's best kept secret!
stephen watkins | 04/13/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard about Tommy E from some friends in New Zealand who saw him in concert and said he was the best guitarist they'd ever seen. As soon as I listened to the sample songs on "The Journey", I knew I had to have it. Since then, I've bought "Midnight Drive" for myself and "The Journey" for two friends. I play these two CDs over and over and over...and I still can't get enough! I hear the songs in my head even when the radio is off - wow! There are so many good songs on "The Journey" but the one that knocks me out is "Initiation". Just listen to all the little nuances in this song! I like to crank it up, close my eyes, and let the music just carry me away. I don't know if Tommy plans to tour the U.S., but I'd sure like to experience his music live. What a talent!"
One of the best Electric Guitar CDs ever made
Jay L. Cruse | USA | 12/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A couple of months back I located a list titled 20-best ACOUSTIC guitar CDs ever made. Tommy Emmanuel's CD ONLY was on the list. I bought the CD and it certainly belonged there. What a great CD!
I then bought THE JOURNEY and liked it even better. If there is a 20-best ELECTRIC guitar CDs ever made list, this needs to be on it and near the top of the list. The title song draws off of some of the native Australian rhythms and is classic.
Rarely in life do you find such a complete musician! He has mastered both the acoustic and electric guitar plus can play just about any janra (new age, jazz, rock, country) and sound good.
My family and friends are all musicians. Once I loaned ONLY and THE JOURNEY out they were like a brush fire. Everyone loved them. Next on the list is ENDLESS ROAD. I've heard good things about it also.