Evolution (Journey album)

Evolution is the fifth studio album by Journey. Released in March 1979 on Columbia Records, their first album to feature drummer Steve Smith.

Evolution
Cover art by Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse
Studio album by
Journey
ReleasedMarch 23, 1979
RecordedOctober – November 1978
StudioCherokee, Los Angeles
GenreArena rock[1]
Length37:10
LabelColumbia
ProducerRoy Thomas Baker
Journey chronology
Infinity
(1978)		 Evolution
(1979)		 In the Beginning
(1980)
Singles from Evolution
  1. "Just the Same Way/Something to Hide"
    Released: April 1979
  2. "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'/Daydream"
    Released: September 1979
  3. "Too Late/Do You Recall"
    Released: December 1979
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

It was the band's most successful album at that time, selling three million copies in the US and charting at #20 on the Billboard 200. They retained Roy Thomas Baker (Best known for his work with Queen) 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'", which was inspired by the classic Sam Cooke top 20 hit "Nothin' Can Change This Love" and reached #16 in the US.[2] "Just the Same Way" featured original lead vocalist Gregg Rolie along with Steve Perry.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Majestic" (Instrumental)Steve Perry, Neal Schon1:16
2."Too Late"Perry, Schon2:58
3."Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'"Perry3:55
4."City of the Angels"Perry, Gregg Rolie, Schon3:12
5."When You're Alone (It Ain't Easy)"Perry, Schon3:10
6."Sweet and Simple"Perry4:13
7."Lovin' You Is Easy"Perry, Schon, Greg Errico3:38
8."Just the Same Way"Rolie, Schon, Ross Valory3:18
9."Do You Recall"Perry, Rolie3:13
10."Daydream"Perry, Rolie, Schon, Valory4:42
11."Lady Luck"Perry, Schon, Valory3:35

Personnel
Journey

Production
  • Roy Thomas Baker – producer, mixing
  • Geoff Workman – engineer
  • George Tutko – second engineer
  • Greg Schafer – production manager
  • Larry Noggle – package design
  • Jim Welch – package design
  • Alton Kelley – cover art
  • Stanley Mouse – cover art
  • Sam Emerson – back cover photography, liner photography
  • Hiro Ito – liner photography
  • Pat Morrow – liner notes
  • Herbie Herbert – management

Charts

Certifications
Country Organization Year Sales
USA RIAA 1991 3x Platinum (+ 3,000,000)[11]
Canada CRIA 1980 Gold (+ 50,000)[12]

References
  1. Franck, John. "Journey Evolution review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
  2. "Evolution Billboard Singles". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  3. "Evolution Billboard Albums". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
  4. "Top Albums/CDs - Volume 32, No. 4, October 20, 1979". Library and Archives Canada. 20 October 1979. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
  5. "Journey - Evolution (album)". Swedishcharts.com. Media Control Charts. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
  6. "Journey Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
  7. ジャーニー - クイーンズライクのアルバム売り上げランキング (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  8. "Top Singles - Volume 31, No. 8, May 19, 1979". Library and Archives Canada. 19 May 1979. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  9. "Top Singles - Volume 32, No. 7, November 24, 1979". Library and Archives Canada. 24 November 1979. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  10. "Journey - Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' (song)". charts.nz. Media Control Charts. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
  11. RIAA Gold and Platinum Search for albums by Journey. Retrieved on 2013-06-30.
  12. "Gold Platinum Search for Journey". Music Canada. Archived from the original on 2012-02-25. Retrieved 2012-06-30.
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