Evolution

by Journey

Evolution cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 March 1979
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:56
  • Community rating: 2.84/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Steve Perry, Steve Smith, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Roy Thomas Baker

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Serving as their second album featuring vocalist Steve Perry, this record firmly completed the band's transition from progressive rock fusion into highly polished arena rock. The inclusion of the massive hit single 'Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'' showcased their mastery over radio-friendly pop-rock dynamics. It became their highest-charting success to date, laying the multi-platinum blueprint they would follow into the 1980s.

Genres

Descriptors: Arena Rock, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Majestic (1:15)
  2. Too Late (2:58)
  3. Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' (3:50)
  4. City of the Angels (3:07)
  5. When You're Alone (It Ain't Easy) (3:09)
  6. Sweet and Simple (4:11)
  7. Lovin' You Is Easy (3:36)
  8. Just the Same Way (3:17)
  9. Do You Recall (3:13)
  10. Daydream (4:41)
  11. Lady Luck (3:34)

Credits

  • Journey - primary artist
  • Steve Smith - drums, percussion
  • Gregg Rolie - keyboards, lead vocals, vocals, written-by
  • Neal Schon - lead guitar, guitar synthesizer, vocals, written-by
  • Steve Perry - lead vocals, written-by
  • Ross Valory - synthesizer [moog bass], vocals, bass guitar, written-by

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