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Journey thought they were on the verge of something big in 1980. And they were – but only after a period of sudden adversity.

Their first three studio albums with Steve Perry had each sold millions, followed by another multi-platinum live project, Captured . “The band had already exploded on tour, and the Captured record was exploding and the energy on that record was something you couldn’t deny,” co-founder Neal Schon told Goldmine in 2013. “And so, I felt that at any point that whatever we came with, as long as there were good songs, it was going to be big.”

But  Gregg Rolie , who'd started Journey with Schon after both left Santana , wanted out. When it came time to add a new studio cut to Captured , they had to turn to a sessions player, Steve Roseman. "The Party's Over (Hopelessly in Love)" went Top 40, but Journey was abruptly in disarray.

Certainly nothing pointed to the successes of Escape , which arrived on July 31, 1981 after the addition of Rolie's replacement,  Jonathan Cain . Yet, it became Journey's first-ever No. 1 album amid an amazing run of four Top 20 hit singles, including "Don't Stop Believin',' "Who's Crying Now," "Open Arms" and "Still They Ride" – along with the rock-radio favorite "Stone In Love."

"I have to attribute that to Jonathan coming in and joining the writing team," Perry told the New Haven Register in 2012. "Jon had so many creative ideas, and he and I did a lot of lyrics back then, too. It just turned another corner ... though at the time it felt like we were just doing more music the same way we always had. But time has shown it to be more of a quintessential album than some of the others."

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Cain, who favored a modern synthesizer sound versus Rolie's sturdy Hammond B-3, had been featured on a pair of Babys albums released in 1980 before joining Journey. They met when the Babys served as opening act on a tour in support of Journey's 1980 studio effort Departure .

Something immediately clicked between Cain, Perry and Schon. Escape was made with remarkable efficiency, and cost just $80,000 in total. Perry, whose mantra was reportedly "time is money," rarely did more than two takes. Despite the dramatic shift in sound, the album seemed to glide onto store shelves.

“When Jon came in, he brought in a whole different thing,” Schon told Goldmine. “It was like, he’s an accomplished songwriter ... and an accomplished keyboardist, a classical keyboardist like on piano. Gregg was more of a bluesy guy, someone from a B3/Jimmy Smith school of organ playing, which was a completely different thing. So we went more with Jon ... and there was always more of a classical vein to what we were doing, as opposed to what we were doing with Gregg.”

They emerged with a new signature song. No, not " Don't Stop Believin' ." In fact, back then, "Open Arms" – a song that set a template for '80s power ballads – was considered the album's stand-out single. The track soared to No. 2, and remained there for six weeks in early 1982. It had followed the opening single success of "Who's Crying Now," which topped out at No. 4.

In between was "Don't Stop Believin'," a single that barely crept into the Top 10. Today, it's undoubtedly the best-known thing about Escape , a track that became the adopted anthem of not one but two World Series teams (2005's White Sox and 2010's Giants), a fixture on TV (including memorable appearances on The Sopranos and Glee ), and one of the best-selling catalog items ever on iTunes. The song actually roared back into the Top 10 twice in the U.K., almost 30 years after its initial release.

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"Don't Stop Believin'" had much humbler beginnings. Cain brought the chorus melody and lyric into a rehearsal for the album being held at an Oakland warehouse. “The phrase came from my father,” Cain told the New York Post in 2010. “I had a tough time trying to get down the road in the music business, and he used to tell me that stuff, 'Don’t stop believing.'" Perry asked for some "rolling piano" to get things started, and he and Schon started tracking the music. That arpeggiated guitar riff, for instance, followed Perry's suggestion that Schon approximate the sound of a train.

Perry and Cain finished the lyrics later, including a line about a non-existent place called "South Detroit." "I ran the phonetics of east, west, and north, but nothing sounded as good or emotionally true to me as South Detroit," Perry told Vulture in 2012. "The syntax just sounded right. I fell in love with the line. It's only been in the last few years that I've learned that there is no South Detroit. But it doesn't matter."

Indeed, Schon says "Don't Stop Believin'" earns Journey as much as three times the amount of any other catalog song. That belated success underscores Schon's consistent, though at-first largely unheard, assertion that there was more to Journey's tour-de-force Escape than the soaring romanticism of its blockbuster ballad.

“I listen to it now and it’s a great record, but it’s all over the map,” Schon told Goldmine . “You’ve got a song like ‘Dead or Alive’ on it, which is like really musical punk. I don’t know what you’d call it. It had tight time changes and drum lines that Steve Smith had to sort out. And then you have ‘Open Arms’ on the other side of the spectrum, and so it was like everything between A and Z and everything in the middle.”    

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Almost every album that comes to define its genre feels in a way like it has always existed. It coalesces various elements – a sound, a feeling, a particular moment in time – and makes them solid. Think of Nevermind or Appetite For Destruction or T he Dark Side Of The Moon , and they seem to hold within them the seeds of what the genre is and where it might go. 

It’s the same with Escape . You can argue forever as to whether it is AOR’s greatest album, or even if it’s Journey ’s best ( Raised On Radio is superior in many ways), but it is inarguably the genre’s defining record. Its grip on the culture has grown stronger through the years. 

From the moment that Don’t Stop Believin ’ was used as the final piece of music in The Sopranos to the endless cover versions of Open Arms on American TV talent shows, Escape has become a piece of music that Jonathan Cain said “has lasted somehow. The songs are bigger than we are.” 

Cain, formerly of The Babys, was Journey’s missing piece. When he replaced Greg Rolie, the band left behind their vestigial jazz-rock leanings and refocused on the songs. For a record as apparently seamless as Escape , Journey were an interesting factional mix, cliquey and at times suspicious of one another. 

They were held together by the force of personality of Herbie Herbert, the manager who had brought Steve Perry to the group almost four years before. Ever since, Perry had been engaged in a battle for the spotlight with Neal Schon, around whose guitar playing Journey had originally been built. The addition of Cain, who quickly fell into a writing partnership with Perry, increased the creative tension: “The friction brings the heat,” as Perry described it. 

“When I joined,” Cain said, “I was able to help put the pieces more solidly together. “I think I maybe oiled it and everything flowed better. It was that mix of different personalities – they had a kind of swagger to what they did that I really liked. Neal’s guitar playing was incredible. Perry’s voice was in its prime. Steve Smith and Ross Valory laid it down. They were a machine. 

"I remember they had this rehearsal warehouse they used in Oakland, and the first time I went there all of my gear was set up. I’d never had that before. The band sounded like a rocket taking off.” 

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Cain was a conduit between Schon and Perry. “Neal had a lot of rock’n’roll ideas that I would go through and maybe tweak a little and present them to Steve in a more nuanced way. Neal had a lot of unstructured melody in his head. I could sometimes add to those melodies and all of a sudden Steve would know what to do with them.” 

On their first day of writing together, in the attic of their road manager’s apartment in San Francisco, Perry played the melody for Who’s Crying Now on a cassette he’d been storing his ideas on, and within an afternoon the song was written. 

“We had an instant chemistry,” said Cain. At Perry’s house they came up with Open Arms from a piano part that John Waite had rejected for The Babys. 

“Too bad for John Waite,” Perry remarked after hearing it. 

“I think it was probably emotionally not so comforting for Neal to see us writing together,” says Perry. “But then we wrote with Neal, too. The Don’t Stop Believin ’ stuff we all came up with together. There was a lot of stuff he was involved with co-writing – Stone In Love, with that great guitar riff, that one came from Neal.” 

“Neal brought the fire and attitude,” Cain said. “I wasn’t conscious of just writing with Steve or just with Neal. It was about the three of us. Together we made it Journey.” 

Journey rode their creative high, yet even the most cursory listen to Escape reveals the aural perfectionism that Perry in particular obsessed over. They were all sound freaks, none more so than the singer, whose knowledge of recording techniques and reproduction were matched only by his desire to get down on tape the things he was hearing in his head. 

He recalled spending two days in the studio getting the right ‘A’ sound on the ‘arms’ line of Open Arms , and trying to keep his spectacular longer notes on Don’t Stop Believin’ exactly in tune.

Perry dictated the type of vinyl used for the first pressings of the record, which came out in July 1981, just two weeks after Foreigner’s 4 . Tied by serendipity, those two albums would produce AOR’s high-water mark.

Journey were touring America by private plane and selling out football stadiums years before Bon Jovi and Guns N’ Roses surfed the same wave, and they encountered all of the same rock-star strains and excesses. I once asked Jonathan Cain how Escape had affected them.

“Well,” he said, “I got divorced, Steve broke up with Sherrie [Swafford, the Sherrie of Oh Sherrie ], families started having an impact, people wanted to do different things. Frontiers [released 20 months later] was great – I call Escape and Frontiers ‘the twins’. But it became all-consuming. It couldn’t sustain.”

History has been kind to Escape . As far back as 1988 the readers of Kerrang! voted it AOR’s greatest album, and there it remains, probably in perpetuity. But beyond the confines of genre it has enjoyed an afterlife bathed in nostalgia for the version of American youth that it captured, a time long gone except in the memory.

There, Escape lives.

Jon Hotten is an English author and journalist. He is best known for the books  Muscle: A Writer's Trip Through a Sport with No Boundaries  and  The Years of the Locust . In June 2015 he published a novel,  My Life And The Beautiful Music  (Cape), based on his time in LA in the late 80s reporting on the heavy metal scene. He was a contributor to Kerrang! magazine from 1987–92 and currently contributes to Classic Rock . Hotten is the author of the popular cricket blog, The Old Batsman , and since February 2013 is a frequent contributor to The Cordon cricket blog at Cricinfo. His most recent book, Bat, Ball & Field , was published in 2022. 

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Escape is Journey 's seventh studio album and eigth album overall. It is the first to include keyboardist Jonathan Cain , who as has writing credits on every song. It was preceded by Captured and followed by Frontiers .

Track List [ ]

• "Don't Stop Belivin"
• "Stone In Love"
• "Who's Cryin' Now"
• "Keep On Running"
• "Still They Ride"
• "Lay It Down"
• "Dead Or Alive"
• "Mother, Father"
• "Open Arms"

Personnel [ ]

• Steve Perry - Lead Vocals
• Neal Schon - Lead Guitar, Vocals
• Ross Valory - Bass, Vocals
• Steve Smith - Drums, Percussion
• Jonathan Cain - Keyboards, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

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“Who’s Crying Now,” the hit single off Journey ‘s hit LP, isn’t super hip, super deep or even real, real hooky. But it does sound good. What I’m talking about is the way the song’s soft, soapy bass redeems its soft, dopey sentiment by diving beneath tiny fillips of acoustic guitar and bubbling up around a dream-sized dollop of fat harmonies. Every shimmery cymbal tick pays tribute to the state of modern engineering. Same goes for the sting in Neal Schon’s electric-guitar solo, which is what finally drives the tune up, out and home.

Would that one could say the same for the rest of the record. Aside from the passing grade scored by “Who’s Crying Now” in Advanced Jukebox Muzak, Escape is less a testament to talent than the times. Candy bars and the dollar aren’t all that’s shrinking these days. The latest victim of inflation is the value of a Number One album. When heavy-metal light-weights like Journey start swinging from the chart tops after years on the road (you know, the old Speed-wagon Come Alive shtick), there are usually at least two hummable reasons. But once you get past the single here, it’s tough to fathom why either the band or its new LP is riding such a hot streak. Journey could be any bunch of fluffbrained sessioneers with a singer who sounds like a eunuch under assault from the thrashings of a West Coast-style identi-riffer (Schon, Craig Starship or Steve Toto).

Maybe we’re supposed to buy the idea that the content settled during shipment. I don’t. If I want to hear the best parts of “Stone in Love,” I can always listen to Free’s “All Right Now.” When I want “Escape,” give me Deep Purple’s “My Woman from Tokyo.” For “Dead or Alive,” just turn the (Jimmy) Page to “Hots On for Nowhere.” And Lord knows how many weary pilgrims have managed to tramp down the memory lane of adolescent lust without the side trip that Journey make to the dank hole of dreck-ola. Examples: “In the heat with a blue jean girl/Burnin’ love comes once in a lifetime” and addressing their audience as “streetlight people.”

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In most of the arenas where Journey play, you probably can’t hear the words anyway, because all that registers are Schon’s guitar master moves and Steve Perry’s stiff preening. Whip out a familiar twiddly lick or old pep-rally cheer — what’s the diff? Something simple like “whisky, wine and women” or the mention of a Maserati will generally suffice.

The funny part is that Journey’s current success doesn’t have much to do with the hard-rock pose they’ve been trying to fool us with for nearly eight years now. Instead, Escape is a triumph of professionalism, a veritable march of the well-versed schmaltz stirrers. Then again, when heroes are hard to find, the first thing you’ll see are the showoffs. On second (or is that third?) thought, maybe there really are a lot of “streetlight people” out there. If so, my guess is that they’ll soon glow out of it.

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Fortunately for Journey, the British pop band The Babys were breaking up at about the same time, freeing up keyboardist Jonathan Cain to join the band. This created the respectable songwriting triumvirate of Perry, Schon, and Cain that launched the band into mega popularity through the early 1980s, starting with their 1981 album, Escape .

Although a critical listener may find the lyrical content a bit common and trite, there is no denying that sound that was forged on this album creates a niche and feeling that is quite fantastic. There is an edge to each and every song that makes it indelible and taps into a deep reservoir of nostalgia, while some of the individual, performances are at a stratospheric level.

While Cain was the driving force behind crafting many of the songs on Escape , and Perry and Schon provided, without a doubt, the incredible performances of this album (more on them later), bass player Ross Valory added a special touch to this album, with a unique-sounding, high end buzz to his bass sound that gives it just an edge to make the overall sound distinct. This is evident right from the jump on the hit “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” as he compliments the low end of Cain’s rotating piano riff in a preview of one of the elements the distinguishes this album from any other (including other Journey albums).

A true classic in every sense, “Mother, Father” was arranged by Neal’s father and jazz musician Matt Schon who put together the ingenious chord structure that sets the mood for Perry’s soulful vocals and the absolutely superlative solo in the mid section. It climaxes with a surreal, harmonized outro, which completes a song that is as melodramatic as anything The Who ever did, while as deep into the “inner space” as anything that Pink Floyd ever did.

Steve Perry’s voice is a unique entity, unlike any ever quite heard before or since. He compliments any odd 7th or augmented chord by smoothly transitioning from note to note along an almost-superhuman range. He never seems to miss a note, but especially shines on the rockers “Lay It Down” and “Stone In Love”, as well as the ballad “Open Arms”, a calm lullaby that eases the album to its conclusion after the emotional journey of “Mother, Father”.

Another high point on the album is “Still They Ride” a haunting ballad, dripping with melancholy, that is dark yet addictive, here the band displays amazing discipline in measuring out the simple and slow notes with perfect, moody precision.

In total, Escape is a difficult album to pigeon hole. It is best known for its ballads that rose high in the charts, but yet has made a few “Top Heavy Metal Album” lists. It was undoubtedly a template for scores of album oriented rock efforts in the 1980s. Yet it gives a slight nod to the progressive rock of the 1970s with the exotic arrangements, jazz fusion, and the mini-suite title song, “Escape” (not to mention the official title of the album being the cleverly arranged “E5C4P3”).

No matter how it may be classified, it was certainly and instantly a hit, and the band did not shy away from reaping the benefits from this new found fame. In 1982, with the gush of a mainstream audience, Journey became the top-selling concert ticket, and that same year a Journey Escape video game was released for the Atari 2600 system.

Journey may be credited or blamed for what followed in the wake of Escape , when acts such as Poison, Bon Jovi, and countless other “hair” bands would put forth their own inferior carbon copies of this album but nonetheless stuck to the formula and gained success from it. In any case, they were the originators of this hybrid of pop-friendly “hard rock”, whether by design or not.

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Complete List Of Journey Albums And Songs

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This Complete List Of Journey Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Journey studio albums. The band Journey was first formed in 1973.  The group Journey hails from the area of San Francisco, California. This complete Journey discography also includes every single Journey live album. All these spectacular Journey albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each Journey album as well as all original Journey album covers. Every Journey album listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting.

JOURNEY STUDIO ALBUMS

Released: April 1, 1975

Journey’s self-titled debut album was released in April 1975 and was the band’s first outing into the musical world. At the time, Journey was yet to adopt the arena rock sound that they would later become famous for. Instead, the album exhibited strong influences of jazz fusion and progressive rock, with extensive instrumental solos and complex musical arrangements.

Notable tracks include “Of a Lifetime” and “Mystery Mountain,” which offered a glimpse into the technical proficiency and artistic aspirations of the band. Though the album didn’t achieve significant commercial success, it laid the groundwork for what the band could accomplish. The album featured Neal Schon on guitars, Ross Valory on bass, Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals, Aynsley Dunbar on drums, and George Tickner on rhythm guitar. It was produced by Roy Halee and recorded at CBS Studios in San Francisco in late 1974. .

CD Track Listings:

• “Of a Lifetime” – 6:48
• “In the Morning Day” – 4:23
• “Kohoutek” – 6:40
• “To Play Some Music” – 3:16
• “Topaz” – 6:09
• “In My Lonely Feeling / Conversations” – 4:56
• “Mystery Mountain” – 4:25

Look into the Future

Released: January 1976

Released just a year after their debut, “Look into the Future” was Journey’s second studio album. The band continued in a similar vein, leaning heavily towards progressive rock with intricate instrumental arrangements. The title track and “On a Saturday Nite” are often cited as highlights. However, the album failed to bring substantial commercial success, although it was a step forward in terms of songwriting and complexity. Neal Schon on guitars, Ross Valory on bass, and Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals returned for this album, with Aynsley Dunbar continuing to provide the drum work. The album was produced by Glen Kolotkin and was recorded at CBS Studios in San Francisco during late 1975.

• “Look into the Future” – 8:08
• “On a Saturday Nite” – 4:02
• “It’s All Too Much” – 4:03
• “Anyway” – 4:12
• “She Makes Me (Feel Alright)” – 2:43
• “You’re on Your Own” – 5:54
• “Look into the Future” – 8:13

Released: February 1977

“Next,” Journey’s third studio album, represents the end of an era for the band in terms of their experimentation with progressive rock and jazz fusion. Songs like “Spaceman” and “Hustler” continue to echo their earlier styles but also hint at the more commercial sound the band would later adopt. While not commercially successful upon its release, it gained some retrospective recognition for marking a transitional phase for the band. As with the previous albums, the lineup featured Neal Schon on guitars, Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals, Ross Valory on bass, and Aynsley Dunbar on drums. Produced by Glen Kolotkin and recorded at His Master’s Wheels Studio in San Francisco in late 1976, “Next” was the last Journey album to feature solely Gregg Rolie on lead vocals.

• “Spaceman” – 4:01
• “People” – 5:19
• “I Would Find You” – 5:20
• “Here We Are” – 4:16
• “Hustler” – 3:14
• “Next” – 5:26
• “Nickel & Dime” – 4:13
• “Karma” – 5:12

Released: January 20, 1978

“Infinity” marked a major turning point in Journey’s career, introducing vocalist Steve Perry and adopting a more mainstream, radio-friendly sound. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and recorded at His Master’s Wheels Studio and Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles in late 1977, the album was a commercial success. It featured hits like “Lights” and “Wheel in the Sky,” which have since become staples of classic rock radio. The album peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States. “Infinity” was the last album to feature Aynsley Dunbar before he was replaced by Steve Smith. Alongside Dunbar, the album featured Neal Schon on guitars, Ross Valory on bass, Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals, and the newly added Steve Perry on vocals.

• “Lights” – 3:09
• “Feeling That Way” – 3:26
• “Anytime” – 3:28
• “Lă Do Dā” – 2:55
• “Patiently” – 3:09
• “Wheel in the Sky” – 4:12
• “Somethin’ to Hide” – 3:26
• “Winds of March” – 5:04
• “Can Do” – 2:39
• “Opened the Door” – 4:34

Released: April 5, 1979

“Evolution” was Journey’s fifth studio album, and it marked the band’s continued move toward a mainstream rock sound. It was produced by Roy Thomas Baker and recorded at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles. Featuring singles like “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” and “Just the Same Way,” the album helped to further cement the band’s commercial viability. “Evolution” peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States. The lineup for this album remained the same as “Infinity,” with Neal Schon on guitars, Ross Valory on bass, Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals, Steve Smith on drums, and Steve Perry on vocals.

• “Majestic” – 1:16
• “Too Late” – 2:58
• “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” – 3:54
• “City of the Angels” – 3:12
• “When You’re Alone (It Ain’t Easy)” – 3:10
• “Sweet and Simple” – 4:12
• “Lovin’ You Is Easy” – 3:38
• “Just the Same Way” – 3:18
• “Do You Recall” – 3:13
• “Daydream” – 4:41
• “Lady Luck” – 3:35

Released: March 23, 1980

“Departure,” Journey’s sixth studio album, featured a harder rock sound compared to its predecessors. Recorded at The Automatt Studios in San Francisco and produced by Geoff Workman and Kevin Elson, “Departure” spawned hits like “Any Way You Want It” and “Walks Like a Lady.” The album reached No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 3x Platinum. This was the last studio album to feature Gregg Rolie, who was replaced by Jonathan Cain.

• “Any Way You Want It” – 3:22
• “Walks Like a Lady” – 3:16
• “Someday Soon” – 3:32
• “People and Places” – 5:04
• “Precious Time” – 4:48
• “Where Were You” – 3:01
• “I’m Cryin'” – 2:53
• “Line of Fire” – 3:18
• “Departure” – 0:38
• “Good Morning Girl” – 1:44
• “Stay Awhile” – 2:48
• “Homemade Love” – 2:56

Dream, After Dream

Released: December 10, 1980

“Dream, After Dream,” an often-overlooked album in the Journey discography, served as a soundtrack for the Japanese film of the same name. The music showcased a more orchestrated and experimental side of the band. It was the last Journey album to involve Gregg Rolie and was not as commercially successful as their previous works. It was recorded in Osaka, Japan and was produced by Kevin Elson.

• “Destiny” – 5:32
• “Snow Theme” – 5:15
• “Sand Castles” – 4:50
• “A Few Coins” – 0:54
• “Moon Theme” – 1:41
• “When the Love Has Gone” – 5:03
• “Festival Dance” – 0:59
• “The Rape” – 1:23
• “Little Girl” – 5:51

Released: July 31, 1981

“Escape” was a landmark album for Journey, featuring some of the band’s most iconic songs like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Who’s Crying Now,” and “Open Arms.” Produced by Mike Stone and Kevin Elson, and recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California, “Escape” was a massive commercial success. It was the first Journey album to feature Jonathan Cain, who replaced Gregg Rolie on keyboards. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 9x Platinum in the United States.

• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:11
• “Stone in Love” – 4:25
• “ Who’s Crying Now” – 5:00
• “Keep On Runnin'” – 3:39
• “Still They Ride” – 3:49
• “Escape” – 5:16
• “Lay It Down” – 4:13
• “Dead or Alive” – 3:20
• “Mother, Father” – 5:28
• “Open Arms” – 3:18

Released: February 22, 1983

“Frontiers,” Journey’s eighth studio album, continued the band’s commercial success from “Escape.” This is the most underrated Journey album. The sound of this record is incredible. Produced by Mike Stone and Kevin Elson, this album was recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. It featured hits like “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” “Faithfully,” and “Send Her My Love.” “Frontiers” reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 6x Platinum in the United States.

• “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” – 5:26
• “Send Her My Love” – 3:55
• “Chain Reaction” – 4:20
• “After the Fall” – 5:01
• “Faithfully” – 4:24
• “Edge of the Blade” – 4:30
• “Troubled Child” – 4:29
• “Back Talk” – 3:18
• “Frontiers” – 4:04
• “Rubicon” – 4:19

Raised on Radio

Released: May 27, 1986

Breaking a three-year silence, Journey returned with “Raised on Radio,” an album that reflected the changing musical landscape of the late ’80s. Produced by Steve Perry and recorded at Fantasy Studios, it had a more streamlined, pop-oriented sound. Despite significant line-up changes, the album was commercially successful, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and going 2x Platinum.

• “Girl Can’t Help It” – 3:50
• “Positive Touch” – 4:17
• “Suzanne” – 3:38
• “Be Good to Yourself” – 3:51
• “Once You Love Somebody” – 4:40
• “Happy to Give” – 3:50
• “Raised on Radio” – 3:49
• “I’ll Be Alright Without You” – 4:50
• “It Could Have Been You” – 3:36
• “The Eyes of a Woman” – 4:33
• “Why Can’t This Night Go on Forever” – 3:41

Trial by Fire

Released: October 22, 1996

Journey’s “Trial by Fire” was a reunion album featuring the band’s classic lineup. Produced by Kevin Shirley and recorded at Wildhorse Studios in Novato, California, the album was well-received by fans. Although it couldn’t replicate the massive success of the band’s ’80s heyday, it still peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and went Platinum.

• “Message of Love” – 5:34
• “One More” – 5:28
• “When You Love a Woman” – 4:07
• “If He Should Break Your Heart” – 4:23
• “Forever in Blue” – 4:34
• “Castles Burning” – 6:00
• “Don’t Be Down on Me Baby” – 4:01
• “Still She Cries” – 5:04
• “Colors of the Spirit” – 5:35
• “When I Think of You” – 4:20
• “Easy to Fall” – 5:16
• “Can’t Tame the Lion” – 4:32
• “It’s Just the Rain” – 5:03
• “Trial by Fire” – 4:27
• “Baby I’m a Leavin’ You” – 2:48

Released: April 3, 2001

Marking a new era for the band, “Arrival” was the first Journey album to feature Steve Augeri on lead vocals, replacing Steve Perry. Produced by Kevin Shirley and recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City, it failed to achieve the commercial success of previous albums but was appreciated by the band’s dedicated fan base. Of course, there were many who were not happy that Steve Perry was no longer a part of the band, and the low album sales was further proof of the fans who were upset over the loss of Perry

• “Higher Place” – 5:11
• “All the Way” – 3:35
• “Signs of Life” – 4:54
• “All the Things” – 4:21
• “Loved by You” – 4:02
• “Livin’ to Do” – 6:19
• “World Gone Wild” – 6:00
• “I Got a Reason” – 4:00
• “With Your Love” – 4:25
• “Lifetime of Dreams” – 5:28
• “Live and Breathe” – 5:17
• “Nothin’ Comes Close” – 5:41
• “To Be Alive Again” – 4:20
• “Kiss Me Softly” – 4:46
• “I Was Made of You” – 4:29

Generations

Released: August 29, 2005

Journey returned in 2005 with “Generations,” which was the first album to feature drummer Deen Castronovo on lead vocals for several tracks, alternating with Steve Augeri. Produced by Kevin Shirley, the album was recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California. The album includes a variety of styles, blending traditional Journey elements with more modern influences. Musicians featured on “Generations” included Steve Augeri on lead vocals, Neal Schon on guitars and vocals, Jonathan Cain on keyboards and vocals, Ross Valory on bass and vocals, and Deen Castronovo on drums, percussion, and vocals.

• “Faith in the Heartland” – 6:02
• “The Place in Your Heart” – 4:24
• “A Better Life” – 5:45
• “Every Generation” – 5:52
• “Butterfly (She Flies Alone)” – 5:55
• “Believe” – 5:45
• “Knowing That You Love Me” – 4:12
• “Out of Harms Way” – 5:16
• “In Self-Defense” – 5:32
• “Better Together” – 5:14
• “Gone Crazy” – 4:25
• “Beyond the Clouds” – 7:52

Released: June 3, 2008

Journey’s “Revelation” marked a pivotal point in the band’s long and storied career, primarily because it was their second album with Arnel Pineda on lead vocals. Produced by Kevin Shirley, “Revelation” was recorded at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, California, and Avatar Studios in New York.

The album is a triple-disc set. The first disc features 11 new songs, while the second contains 11 re-recorded classics featuring Pineda’s vocals, allowing both old and new fans to experience Journey’s classics in a new light. The third disc is a DVD of a live concert.

The album captures Journey’s classic rock sound, while also infusing new energy. Hits like “Never Walk Away” and “After All These Years” became fan favorites and enjoyed radio airplay. The album went on to receive platinum certification and peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Musicians on “Revelation” include Arnel Pineda on lead vocals, Neal Schon on guitars and vocals, Jonathan Cain on keyboards and vocals, Ross Valory on bass and vocals, and Deen Castronovo on drums, percussion, and vocals.

CD 1 Track Listings:

• “Never Walk Away” – 4:19
• “Like a Sunshower” – 4:29
• “Change for the Better” – 5:52
• “Wildest Dream” – 5:02
• “Faith in the Heartland” – 6:18
• “After All These Years” – 4:10
• “Where Did I Lose Your Love” – 5:02
• “What I Needed” – 5:28
• “What It Takes to Win” – 5:23
• “Turn Down the World Tonight” – 4:56
• “The Journey (Revelation)” – 3:17

CD 2 Track Listings (Re-recorded classics):

• “Only the Young” – 4:14
• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:55
• “Wheel in the Sky” – 5:01
• “Faithfully” – 4:47
• “Any Way You Want It” – 3:25
• “Who’s Crying Now” – 5:44
• “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” – 5:27
• “Lights” – 3:16
• “Open Arms” – 3:22
• “Be Good to Yourself” – 4:29
• “Stone in Love” – 4:26

DVD Track Listing (Live in Concert):

• “Intro Medley: The Journey (Revelation)/Majestic”
• “Never Walk Away”
• “Only the Young”
• “Ask the Lonely”
• “Stone in Love”
• “Keep On Runnin'”
• “After All These Years”
• “Change for the Better”
• “Wheel in the Sky”
• “Lights”
• “Still They Ride”
• “Open Arms”
• “Mother, Father”
• “Wildest Dream”
• “When You Love a Woman”
• “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)”
• “What I Needed”
• “Edge of the Blade”
• “Where Did I Lose Your Love”
• “Escape”
• “Faithfully”
• “Don’t Stop Believin’”

Released: May 24, 2011

“Eclipse” is the 14th studio album by Journey. Also featuring Arnel Pineda on vocals, the album aimed for a heavier sound than its predecessor. Produced by Kevin Shirley, it was recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. Despite receiving positive reviews for its musical direction, it did not achieve high commercial success.

• “City of Hope” – 6:01
• “Edge of the Moment” – 5:27
• “Chain of Love” – 6:10
• “Tantra” – 6:27
• “Anything Is Possible” – 5:21
• “Resonate” – 5:10
• “She’s a Mystery” – 6:41
• “Human Feel” – 6:43
• “Ritual” – 4:57
• “To Whom It May Concern” – 5:15
• “Someone” – 4:34
• “Venus” – 3:30

Released: July 8, 2022

Freedom features the return of bassist Randy Jackson.

1. Together We Run 2. Don’t Give Up On Us 3. Still Believe In Love 4. You Got The Best Of Me 5. Live To Love Again 6. The Way We Used To Be 7. Come Away With Me 8. After Glow 9. Let It Rain 10. Holdin On 11. All Day And All Night 12. Don’t Go 13. United We Stand 14. Life Rolls On 15. Beautiful As You Are

JOURNEY LIVE ALBUMS

Released 1981

Captured is Journey’s first live album, released on January 30, 1981. This album marked the end of the band’s successful run in the late ’70s into the ’80s with Steve Perry. The album charted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum, which attests to its commercial success.

The album features Steve Perry on lead vocals, Neal Schon on guitar, Ross Valory on bass, Jonathan Cain on keyboards, and Steve Smith on drums. The record was produced by Kevin Elson and Steve Perry. Captured was released on the Columbia Records label. The album was recorded during various shows in 1980 but primarily on the “Departure” tour.

• “Where Were You” – 3:22
• “Just the Same Way” – 3:37
• “Line of Fire” – 3:26
• “Lights” – 3:30
• “Too Late” – 3:44
• “Dixie Highway” – 6:51
• “Feeling That Way” – 3:14
• “Anytime” – 4:27
• “Do You Recall” – 3:26
• “Walks Like a Lady” – 7:05
• “La Do Da” – 7:02
• “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” – 5:16
• “Wheel in the Sky” – 5:03
• “Any Way You Want It” – 3:39
• “The Party’s Over (Hopelessly in Love)” – 3:42

Greatest Hits Live

Released 1998

Greatest Hits Live is not an official studio album by Journey, but a compilation of live performances released on October 13, 1998. It’s a compilation of recordings taken from various concerts, primarily during the period when Steve Perry was the lead vocalist.

This collection features Steve Perry on vocals, Neal Schon on guitar, Jonathan Cain on keyboards, Ross Valory on bass, and Steve Smith on drums. It was released on the Columbia Records label.

• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:19
• “Lights” – 3:20
• “Open Arms” – 3:21
• “Mother, Father” – 5:27
• “La Do Da” – 7:03
• “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” – 5:09
• “Who’s Crying Now” – 5:46
• “Ask the Lonely” – 3:23
• “Girl Can’t Help It” – 4:29

Live in Houston 1981: The Escape Tour

Released 2005

“Live in Houston 1981: The Escape Tour” is a live DVD/CD package by the American rock band Journey, released on November 15, 2005. The concert was recorded and filmed at The Summit in Houston, Texas on November 6, 1981, during the band’s tour for their then-newly released “Escape” album, which had been released in July of that year. The album peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart for music videos and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

The lineup for this live recording included Steve Perry on lead vocals, Neal Schon on lead guitar, Jonathan Cain on keyboards, Ross Valory on bass, and Steve Smith on drums. The album was produced by Steve Perry and Neal Schon.

• “Escape” – 5:17
• “Line of Fire” – 3:07
• “Lights” – 3:17
• “Stay Awhile” – 2:26
• “Open Arms” – 3:09
• “Mother, Father” – 5:22
• “Jonathan Cain Solo” – 1:53
• “Who’s Crying Now” – 5:41
• “Where Were You” – 3:18
• “Steve Smith Solo” – 3:54
• “Dead or Alive” – 3:30
• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:09
• “Stone in Love” – 5:00
• “Keep On Runnin'” – 4:01
• “Neal Schon Solo” – 2:21
• “Wheel in the Sky” – 5:56
• “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” – 5:14
• “Anyway You Want It” – 3:39

Escape & Frontiers Live in Japan

Released 2019

“Escape & Frontiers Live in Japan” was released on April 3, 2019, and captures Journey’s performance at the Budokan in Tokyo on February 7, 2017. This special live performance was a unique set where Journey played their “Escape” and “Frontiers” albums back-to-back in their entirety.

The lineup for this recording featured Arnel Pineda on lead vocals, Neal Schon on lead guitar, Ross Valory on bass, Jonathan Cain on keyboards, and Steve Smith on drums. The album was produced by Journey and was released through Eagle Vision.

• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:15
• “Who’s Crying Now” – 5:01
• “Troubled Child” – 4:04
• “Frontiers” – 4:10

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Journey Albums in Order: This iconic American rock band, emerged onto the music scene in 1973 in the vibrant city of San Francisco.

Journey, the iconic American rock band, emerged onto the music scene in 1973 in the vibrant city of San Francisco. Founded by former members of illustrious groups such as Santana, the Steve Miller Band, and Frumious Bandersnatch, the band has undergone various transformations over the years while maintaining its core spirit. As of 2021, the lineup featured the indomitable guitarist and vocalist Neal Schon, the longest-serving original member, as well as the talents of keyboardist, guitarist, and vocalist Jonathan Cain, keyboardist and vocalist Jason Derlatka, drummer and vocalist Deen Castronovo, bassist Todd Jensen, and lead vocalist Arnel Pineda.

Journey’s journey to musical stardom encompasses a remarkable timeline of success, with their pinnacle period spanning from 1978 to 1987 when Steve Perry assumed the role of lead vocalist. During this era, the band produced a string of chart-topping hits, including the timeless anthem “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which earned the distinction of becoming the top-selling track in iTunes history for songs not released in the 21st century. Their album “Escape” soared to number one on the Billboard 200, while “Frontiers” continued to captivate audiences in the United States and beyond. With numerous gold and platinum albums, record-breaking sales, and a reputation as one of America’s most influential rock/pop bands, Journey’s legacy is etched in the annals of music history.

Their enduring impact is celebrated globally, and their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 solidified their place among the legends of rock. With a worldwide fan base and an enduring presence on rock radio, Journey’s melodies continue to resonate, ensuring their status as one of the world’s best-selling and most cherished bands of all time.So, if you are a die heart fan of Journey Albums then check out here we have list of Journey albums in order of release so far.

Journey Albums Available on:  Apple Music 

How many albums does Journey have?

The discography of American rock band Journey has released 15 studio albums, five live albums, 11 compilation albums, and 51 singles.

All Journey Albums in Order: Check Out The List of Journey Albums in Order of Release Here!

• Journey — April 1, 1975
• Look into the Future — January 1, 1976
• Next — February 1977
• Infinity — January 20, 1978
• Evolution — March 23, 1979
• Departure — February 29, 1980
• Dream, After Dream — December 10, 1980
• Escape — July 17, 1981
• Frontiers — February 22, 1983
• Raised on Radio — April 21, 1986
• Trial by Fire — October 22, 1996
• Arrival — December 1, 2000
• Generations — August 29, 2005
• Revelation — June 3, 2008
• Eclipse — May 24, 2011
• Freedom — July 8, 2022

Journey Band Albums List

1. journey (1975).

• Of a Lifetime
• In the Morning Day
• To Play Some Music
• In My Lonely Feeling / Conversations
• Mystery Mountain

Released on April 1, 1975, “Journey” marked the debut studio album of the iconic American rock band Journey, distributed by Columbia Records. In contrast to their later works, this album embraced a jazzy progressive rock style, showcasing the band’s instrumental prowess. Notably, it featured rhythm guitarist George Tickner, a unique inclusion in their lineup. Prior to this release, Journey recorded a demo album, featuring the same songs but in a different order and with Prairie Prince as the drummer. Several unreleased tracks, including instrumental pieces and the original title track “Charge of the Light Brigade,” didn’t make the final cut of this foundational album.

2. Look into the Future (1976)

• On a Saturday Nite
• It’s All Too Much
• She Makes Me (Feel Alright)
• You’re on Your Own
• Look into the Future
• Midnight Dreamer
• I’m Gonna Leave You

“Look into the Future,” Journey’s second studio album, marked a shift in the band’s musical direction upon its January 1976 release through Columbia Records. While tempering the overt progressiveness of their debut self-titled album, this sophomore effort still retained elements of experimentation, notably in tracks like the title song and “I’m Gonna Leave You.” The album also featured a cover of The Beatles’ “It’s All Too Much” from the Yellow Submarine film. “Look into the Future” stands out as the longest recorded Journey song. Notably, this album saw the departure of rhythm guitarist George Tickner, leaving behind a lineup that included Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Ross Valory, and Aynsley Dunbar.

3. Next (1977)

• I Would Find You
• Here We Are
• Nickel and Dime

“Released in 1977, ‘Next’ stands as Journey’s third studio album, a continuation of their signature sound that melded elements from 1976’s ‘Look into the Future’ with traces of their earlier jazzy progressive rock style. Notably, ‘Next’ marked the end of an era, being the final album to showcase Gregg Rolie as the primary lead singer. The album’s single, ‘Spaceman’/’Nickel and Dime,’ was a notable release. Interestingly, an instrumental track titled ‘Cookie Duster’ was initially listed on early pressings but not included. ‘Next’ reached No. 85 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and witnessed the beginnings of lead vocalist Robert Fleischman’s journey with the band, setting the stage for the group’s evolving musical direction.”

4. Infinity (1978)

• Feeling That Way
• Wheel in the Sky
• Somethin’ to Hide
• Winds of March
• Opened the Door

“Infinity,” the fourth studio album by the renowned American rock band Journey, marked a pivotal moment in the group’s history. Released in January 1978 under Columbia Records, this album represented a significant transition for the band as it introduced the powerful vocals of Steve Perry, becoming their first album with him as the lead singer. Simultaneously, it marked the end of an era, being the final album to feature drummer Aynsley Dunbar. This milestone release showcased Journey’s evolving sound and set the stage for their future successes, laying the foundation for the iconic musical journey that lay ahead.

5. Evolution (1979)

• Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’
• City of the Angels
• When You’re Alone (It Ain’t Easy)
• Sweet and Simple
• Lovin’ You Is Easy
• Just the Same Way
• Do You Recall

“Evolution,” the fifth studio album by American rock band Journey, marked a significant turning point in their career. Released in March 1979 under Columbia Records, this album introduced drummer Steve Smith to the band’s lineup. “Evolution” proved to be their most successful album at the time, peaking at No. 20 on the US Billboard 200 chart and selling three million copies in the US. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, known for his work with Queen, the album featured the hit “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’,” their first top 20 single, and “Just the Same Way,” which showcased both original lead vocalist Gregg Rolie and Steve Perry. With tracks like “Too Late,” “Evolution” pushed the boundaries of rock ballads, featuring Neal Schon’s impressive guitar work.

6. Departure (1980)

• Any Way You Want It
• Walks Like a Lady
• Someday Soon
• People and Places
• Precious Time
• Where Were You
• I’m Cryin’
• Line of Fire
• Good Morning Girl
• Stay Awhile
• Homemade Love
• Natural Thing
• Little Girl

“Departure,” the sixth studio album by American rock band Journey, made its debut on February 29, 1980, under the Columbia Records label. This album marked a significant milestone for Journey as it became their first top 10 Billboard 200 album, reaching No. 8. Featuring the hit track “Any Way You Want It,” which also made it to the top 25 singles chart, “Departure” showcased a slightly edgier sound due to its unique “live in studio” recording approach. The album included three singles, with “Walks Like a Lady” and a medley of “Good Morning Girl” and “Stay Awhile” also making their mark on the charts.

Notably, this album marked the departure of founding member Gregg Rolie and paved the way for Jonathan Cain to join the band. In subsequent years, “Departure” underwent remastering and reissues to introduce bonus tracks for fans worldwide.

7. Dream, After Dream (1980)

• Sandcastles
• A Few Coins
• When the Love Has Gone
• Festival Dance

“Dream, After Dream,” the soundtrack album by American rock band Journey, accompanies the Japanese fantasy film “Yume, Yume No Ato,” directed by Kenzo Takada. Released in 1980 on Columbia Records, it marked the band’s seventh album and a significant departure from their hard rock sound, embracing their progressive rock roots. The album, with nine tracks, includes vocals on “Destiny,” “Sand Castles,” and “Little Girl,” the latter becoming the B-side of “Open Arms.” This soundtrack also holds historical significance as it was the last studio album featuring founding member Gregg Rolie. While the film remained relatively obscure, the album remains a unique chapter in Journey’s musical journey.

8. Escape (1981)

• Don’t Stop Believin’
• Stone in Love
• Who’s Crying Now
• Keep On Runnin’
• Still They Ride
• Lay It Down
• Dead or Alive
• Mother, Father

Escape, stylized as E5C4P3 on the album cover, marks the pinnacle of Journey’s musical journey. This seventh studio album, released on July 17, 1981, via Columbia Records, soared to the top of the American Billboard 200 chart. A true chart-topping sensation, Escape boasts an impressive quartet of Billboard Hot 100 singles, including the iconic anthem ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ (no. 9), ‘Who’s Crying Now’ (no. 4), ‘Still They Ride’ (no. 19), and the heartfelt ballad ‘Open Arms’ (no. 2). This rock masterpiece also gifted the airwaves with the enduring classic ‘Stone in Love.’ In July 2021, the RIAA certified it as diamond, solidifying its status as Journey’s most successful studio album and second most successful overall, following only behind their Greatest Hits compilation.

9. Frontiers (1983)

• Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
• Send Her My Love
• Chain Reaction
• After the Fall
• Edge of the Blade
• Troubled Child

“Frontiers,” the eighth studio album by the American rock band Journey, was released on February 1, 1983, under Columbia Records. Notably, it marked the last appearance of bassist Ross Valory until 1996’s “Trial by Fire.” The album achieved great success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawning four top 40 singles: “After the Fall” (No. 23), “Send Her My Love” (No. 23), “Faithfully” (No. 12), and “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” (No. 8). “Frontiers” was later certified six times platinum by the RIAA. Interestingly, the album’s tracklist underwent last-minute changes, with two songs replaced, one of which, “Only the Young,” gained popularity in the movie “Vision Quest.”

10. Raised on Radio (1986)

• Girl Can’t Help It
• Positive Touch
• Be Good to Yourself
• Once You Love Somebody
• Happy to Give
• Raised on Radio
• I’ll Be Alright Without You
• It Could Have Been You
• The Eyes of a Woman
• Why Can’t This Night Go on Forever

“Raised on Radio,” the ninth studio album by the American rock band Journey, made its debut in April 1986 under the Columbia Records label. This album marked a significant transition as it was the first without founding bassist Ross Valory, replaced initially by session bassist Bob Glaub and later by Randy Jackson. Drummer Steve Smith contributed to select tracks but was eventually replaced by session drummer Larrie Londin and later Mike Baird for the subsequent tour. The album was a commercial success, yielding three top 20 singles in the US, including “Girl Can’t Help It,” “I’ll Be Alright Without You,” and “Suzanne.” It reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and achieved double platinum certification in the USA.

11. Trial by Fire (1996)

• Message of Love
• When You Love a Woman
• If He Should Break Your Heart
• Forever in Blue
• Castles Burning
• Don’t Be Down on Me Baby
• Still She Cries
• Colors of the Spirit
• When I Think of You
• Easy to Fall
• Can’t Tame the Lion
• It’s Just the Rain
• Trial by Fire
• Baby I’m a Leavin’ You
• I Can See It in Your Eyes

“Trial by Fire,” the tenth studio album by American rock band Journey, released on October 22, 1996, marked a significant reunion. It brought together the classic 1981–1985 lineup, which hadn’t recorded together since 1983’s “Frontiers.” Produced by Kevin Shirley, the album featured bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith, rejoining since “Frontiers” and marked the final collaboration with vocalist Steve Perry. Notable tracks include the Grammy-nominated hit “When You Love a Woman” and spiritually-inspired songs. Despite its success, it’s the only Journey album without a supporting tour, due to internal disputes and Perry’s hip injury. “Trial by Fire” reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum.

12. Arrival (2001)

• Higher Place
• All the Way
• Signs of Life
• All the Things
• Loved by You
• Livin’ to Do
• World Gone Wild
• I Got a Reason
• With Your Love
• Lifetime of Dreams
• Live and Breathe
• Nothin’ Comes Close
• To Be Alive Again
• Kiss Me Softly
• We Will Meet Again

“Arrival,” the eleventh studio album by the iconic American rock band Journey, made its debut on April 3, 2001, following a Japanese release in 2000 with one substituted song. This record marked a significant transition for the band, as it introduced new lead vocalist Steve Augeri, taking the reins from the beloved Steve Perry, and featured Deen Castronovo as the new drummer, succeeding Steve Smith. “Arrival” showcased a blend of hard rock influences reminiscent of the band’s ’70s and ’80s material, alongside signature ballads akin to Perry’s style. While commercially successful, peaking at #12 on Billboard’s Top Internet Albums chart, the album garnered mixed critical reviews, with praise for Neal Schon’s guitar work but criticism for its formulaic elements.

13. Generations (2005)

• Faith in the Heartland
• The Place in Your Heart
• A Better Life
• Every Generation
• Butterfly (She Flies Alone)
• Knowing That You Love Me
• Out of Harms Way
• In Self-Defense
• Better Together
• Beyond the Clouds
• Never Too Late
• Pride of the Family

“Generations,” the twelfth studio album by iconic American rock band Journey, marked the end of an era with lead singer Steve Augeri. Released in 2005 on Sanctuary Records, it solidified the line-up that had debuted in 2000’s “Arrival” and continued with 2002’s “Red 13 EP,” featuring Deen Castronovo on drums. A distinctive feature of this album was that all band members shared lead vocal duties, driven by Augeri’s vocal fatigue. Critical reception was mixed, with praise for Augeri’s performance and the band’s diverse musical direction, but uncertainty about the vocal-sharing decision. The album peaked at No. 170 on the Billboard 200 chart, and Augeri left the band during the 2006 tour due to a throat infection, marking the end of an era for Journey’s sound.

14. Revelation (2008)

• Never Walk Away
• Like a Sunshower
• Change for the Better
• Wildest Dream
• After All These Years
• Where Did I Lose Your Love
• What I Needed
• What It Takes to Win
• Turn Down the World Tonight
• The Journey (Revelation)
• Let It Take You Back

“Revelation,” the thirteenth studio album by American rock band Journey, marked a significant chapter in the band’s history as their first featuring lead singer Arnel Pineda. The album boasted 11 new songs and 11 re-recorded greatest hits, all showcasing Pineda’s vocal prowess. Additionally, the North American version included a DVD capturing the band’s energetic March 8, 2008 concert in Las Vegas. Notable singles like “Never Walk Away,” “Where Did I Lose Your Love,” and “After All These Years,” penned by Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, found success on the adult contemporary charts. The album received positive reviews, lauding Pineda’s vocals and the band’s return to form. A bonus track, “Let It Take You Back,” was included in the European release.

15. Eclipse (2011)

• City of Hope
• Edge of the Moment
• Chain of Love
• Anything Is Possible
• She’s a Mystery
• To Whom It May Concern

Eclipse (stylized as ECL1P53) marks the fourteenth studio album by the iconic American rock band Journey and the second featuring lead singer Arnel Pineda. Released on various dates worldwide in 2011, with the United States and Canada receiving it on May 24, followed by Japan on May 27, the United Kingdom on May 30, and the international release on June 3, this album showcases the songwriting prowess of Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, with contributions from Pineda. Notably, it stands as the final album with bassist Ross Valory, who departed the group in 2020. ‘Eclipse’ adds another chapter to Journey’s enduring musical legacy.

16. Freedom (2022)

• Together We Run
• Don’t Give Up on Us
• Still Believe in Love
• You Got the Best of Me
• Live to Love Again
• The Way We Used to Be
• Come Away with Me
• Let It Rain
• Holdin’ On
• All Day, All Night
• Don’t Go
• United We Stand
• Life Rolls On
• Beautiful as You Are

“Freedom,” the fifteenth studio album by the iconic American rock band Journey, made its debut on July 8, 2022, under the labels BMG Rights Management and Frontiers Records. Marking a significant change, it stands as the band’s second album without founding bassist Ross Valory, replaced by Randy Jackson, who last appeared on “Raised on Radio” in 1986. Boasting fifteen tracks and a runtime of an impressive one hour and thirteen minutes, it secures the title of Journey’s lengthiest album, excluding compilation records. While lauded for performances and musicianship, the album garnered mixed critical reviews, with attention drawn to production, mixing, and its extended duration.

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