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Evolution
Rock · 1979 · 6 tracks

Evolution

Journey

Shimmering 1979 arena rock where Queen-style vocal harmonies meet bluesy pop hooks. The record that pivoted Journey from prog-fusion to global superstardom.

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The moment Journey figured out how to turn prog-rock chops into massive, singable radio gold.

A high-fidelity blend of triumphant stadium energy and soulful, blue-collar yearning.

Evolution · vs · Journey
Golden Hour+1.7σ

Golden Hour saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 6 Tracks
04
City of the Angels
3:07
05
When You’re Alone (It Ain’t Easy)
3:10
07
Lovin’ You Is Easy
3:38
09
Do You Recall
3:13
10
Daydream
4:42
11
Lady Luck
3:36
Moments Worth Waiting For
The infectious, bluesy piano shuffle and call-and-response 'na-na-na' outro of track 3.
The way the regal synthesizer fanfare of the opening instrumental bleeds into the urgent guitar of track 2.
The seamless vocal hand-off between Gregg Rolie's grit and Steve Perry's silk on track 8.
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