Evolution (Journey album)
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Evolution, is the name of Journey's fifth studio album. It was released in April of 1979 on the Columbia Records label.
The album was their highest charting album to date. They retained Roy Thomas Baker as producer but drummer Aynsley Dunbar was replaced with Steve Smith, formerly with Ronnie Montrose's band.
Evolution features their first top 20 hit, "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'". "Just the Same Way" featured original lead vocalist Gregg Rolie in place of Steve Perry.
Track listing
- "Majestic" (Perry/Schon) – 1:16
- "Too Late" (Perry/Schon) – 2:58
- "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" (Perry) – 3:54
- "City of the Angels" (Perry/Rolie/Schon) – 3:12
- "When You're Alone (It Ain't Easy)" (Perry/Schon) – 3:10
- "Sweet and Simple" (Perry) – 4:13
- "Lovin' You Is Easy" (Errico/Perry/Schon) – 3:37
- "Just the Same Way" (Rolie/Schon/Valory) – 3:17
- "Do You Recall" (Perry/Rolie) – 3:13
- "Daydream" (Perry/Rolie/Schon/Valory) – 4:41
- "Lady Luck" (Perry/Schon/Valory) – 3:35
Personnel
- Steve Perry - lead vocals
- Neal Schon - guitar (acoustic and electric), vocals, producer
- Gregg Rolie - keyboards, vocals, producer
- Steve Smith - drums and percussion, producer
- Ross Valory - bass, vocals, producer
Charts
Album
Year | Chart | Position |
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1979 | The Billboard 200 | 20 |