I confess that I am more moved by the REO Speedwagon track you covered, which touches upon a similar sentiment, if I remember correctly? And their play on the word fall worked nicely.

Interesting selection, though, and a very good post. I look forward to discovering more about Peterik.

Uh, disturbing thought, though, who's inspiring more Power Ballads here so far, God or the opposite sex?

I'm surprised this is sitting with no comments…positive or negative! I read this on Monday when it was originally posted, and since then, I've been revisiting “Crossroads Moment,” which I had listened to once or twice, and then I moved on due to lack of interest. I've been a diehard Survivor fan through the years, and expected more from this album than I got when I listened to it.

Your article made me take a second look, and damn it, if I haven't been listening to it constantly since. I'm not sure what I missed on the first go around, but Peterik and Jamison have done good things with this one.

PS – I loved your story about Ever Since The World Began back when I first read it….such a great, feel good story.