The Essential Journey is a Rock album by Journey, originally released in 2001. On Gatefold: 25 pressings tracked.
About
This compilation gathers the essential Journey tracks—and not just the obvious radio hits. Sequenced non-chronologically, <i>The Essential Journey</i> focuses on the Steve Perry era, save for “Just the Same Way” from 1979's <i>Evolution</i>, where original singer Gregg Rolie took the mic. The first half of this 32-track collection is top-heavy with chart toppers. Some of the less predictable choices include the breakup ballad “Who’s Crying Now,” the homesick/lovesick serenade “Send Her My Love,” and the sultry “After the Fall,” which punctuated a steamy scene between Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay in the 1983 film <i>Risky Business</i>. The second half boasts a good grip of fan favorites and album cuts, starting with the KISS-sounding hard rocker “Chain Reaction,” followed by the powerful “Message of Love” from the band’s unsuccessful 1996 comeback album <i>Trial by Fire</i>. Other gems include the riff-heavy “Stone in Love,” an endearing rocker with lyrics that poetically muse on coming of age in the '70s. A live version of “The Party’s Over” closes appropriately.
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Tracklist
- 1-1Only The Young4:05
- 1-2Don't Stop Believin'4:09
- 1-3Wheel In The Sky4:13
- 1-4Faithfully4:26
- 1-5Any Way You Want It3:22
- 1-6Ask The Lonely3:54
- 1-7Who's Crying Now5:01
- 1-8Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)5:26
- 1-9Lights3:10
- 1-10Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'3:54
- 1-11Open Arms3:19
- 1-12Girl Can't Help It3:50
- 1-13Send Her My Love3:55
- 1-14When You Love A Woman4:08
- 1-15I'll Be Alright Without You4:34
- 1-16After The Fall5:01
- 2-1Chain Reaction4:20
- 2-2Message Of Love5:34
- 2-3Somethin' To Hide3:30
- 2-4Line Of Fire3:18
- 2-5Anytime3:28
- 2-6Stone In Love4:25
- 2-7Patiently3:22
- 2-8Good Morning Girl1:44
- 2-9The Eyes Of A Woman4:33
- 2-10Be Good To Yourself3:52
- 2-11Still They Ride3:49
- 2-12Baby I'm A Leavin' You2:47
- 2-13Mother, Father5:28
- 2-14Just The Same Way3:18
- 2-15Escape5:17
- 2-16The Party's Over (Hopelessly In Love)3:41
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- polished
- triumphant
- heartland
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Aynsley DunbarDRUMS
- Gregg RolieKEYBOARDS
- Jonathan CainKEYBOARDS
- Larrie LondinDRUMS
- Neal SchonGUITAR
- Randy JacksonBASS
- Ross ValoryBASS
- Steve PerryLEAD VOCALS
- Steve SmithDRUMS
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 25 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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