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March 6, 2014 · 12:10 pm

Arnel Pineda

Arnel Pineda is a Filipino singer/songwriter who is most famous for replacing Steve Perry as the lead singer of Journey. He actually has a pretty cool story. He grew up in the Philippines and spent time bouncing around between different bands, performing both original songs and cover songs from the ‘70s and ‘80s. A couple of those songs ended up on YouTube and caught the attention of the remaining members of Journey and they asked him to audition for the band. They flew him out to California, he had a two-day audition, and he got the gig. Arnel Pineda is a great singer. He has pipes. He sounds exactly like Steve Perry. But I feel bad for him because he is not Steve Perry. He never will be Steve Perry. He is just doing a form of glorified karaoke. That’s not music, that’s not art. It’s hollow and it shows.

Critically Rated at 6/17

Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young

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November 12, 2013 · 8:53 am

Replacement Dogs

Replacement dogs are dogs that you get to fill a void. Your parents get replacement dogs when all the kids have moved out and/or when the family pets have passed away. I’ve been out of my parent’s house for a few years now, and it seems like I’m greeted by a new dog every time I come home for Christmas. Replacement dogs are weird. They are family dogs that don’t know that you’re a part of the family. They can sense enough to know that you’re not an intruder, but they have no idea why you’re sitting on their spot on the couch. They are a reminder that life has a way of slogging on. Fido isn’t going to be around forever, but there’s always a Rex waiting in the wings. And when Rex bites the dust, Spot is ready for his chance to shine. Replacement dogs are the real circle of life.

Critically Rated at 10/17

Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young

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