Journey's 3nd album NEXT was the final record of prog & fusion that defined their original sound. The musicianship is of an undeniably high caliber here, but the dullness that pervades this collection of songs prevents this album from being much more than a footnote. "Spaceman" is a likable song, but just not memorable enough in the long run. There are some occasional instrumental fireworks here, but NEXT is decidedly less potent than their debut (and the albums soon to follow).
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