All 15 Journey Albums in Order of Release Date

Journey Albums in Order: This American rock band Journey, born in San Francisco in 1973, has left its mark on the music world by flashing some very unforgettable hits that show strong performances.

The band Journey had started off initially with members from other notable bands such as Santana, the Steve Miller Band, and Frumious Bandersnatch before later developing into a quintessence of rock music, especially during the period of peak commercial success from 1978 to 1987 with lead vocalist Steve Perry. Their range and durability are supported by a vast catalog to their credit, some of which are even timeless pieces like the case of “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which ironically became the best-selling iTunes song of the pre-21st-century era. There are twenty-five gold and platinum albums to Journey’s credit, including the 18-time platinum Greatest Hits, that justify it across the world.

In their chronological form, most Journey albums have the ability to clearly define the band’s development from its progressive rock roots to the pinnacle of its career as pop-rock giants—making them one of the best-selling bands of all time and earning their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So, if you are a die heart fan of Journey Albums then check out here we have list of Journey albums in order of release so far.

 

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How many albums does Journey have?

 Journey has released 15 studio albums, one soundtrack album, five live albums, 11 compilation albums, and 52 singles since 1975.

 The List of Journey Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the List of Journey Album in order of release date:

1. Journey — April 1, 1975
2. Look into the Future — January 1, 1976
3. Next — February 1977
4. Infinity — January 20, 1978
5. Evolution — March 23, 1979
6. Departure — February 29, 1980
7. Escape — July 17, 1981
8. Frontiers — February 22, 1983
9. Raised on Radio — April 21, 1986
10. Trial by Fire — October 22, 1996
11. Arrival — December 1, 2000
12. Generations — August 29, 2005
13. Revelation — June 3, 2008
14. Eclipse — May 24, 2011
15. Freedom — July 8, 2022

All Journey Band Albums List in Order

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1. Journey (1975)

Tracks

1. Of a Lifetime
2. In the Morning Day
3. Kohoutek
4. To Play Some Music
5. Topaz
6. In My Lonely Feeling / Conversations
7. Mystery Mountain

“Journey” was the first studio album by American rock band Journey, released by Columbia Records on April 1, 1975. Far from the sound of their later years, this first release was in a more jazzy progressive rock direction with strong instrumental aspirations; among other things, it also had rhythm guitarist George Tickner in an oddity distinction in their lineup. Before this release, Journey had recorded a demo album with the same songs but in a different order, and it had Prairie Prince as the drummer. Quite a number of unreleased tracks—including some instrumentals—and the original title track, “Charge of the Light Brigade,” had not been included in this very basic starting album.

2. Look into the Future (1976)

Tracks

1. On a Saturday Nite
2. It’s All Too Much
3. Anyway
4. She Makes Me (Feel Alright)
5. You’re on Your Own
6. Look into the Future
7. Midnight Dreamer
8. I’m Gonna Leave You

“Look into the Future,” Journey’s second studio album, was released through Columbia Records in January 1976 and marked a change in musical direction for the band. Though it tempered a lot of the overt progressiveness of that debut self-titled album, this sophomore effort still maintained a lot of its experimental feel, particularly in songs like the title track and “I’m Gonna Leave You.” The record also included a cover of The Beatles’ “It’s All Too Much,” which was originally featured in the Yellow Submarine film. “Look into the Future” remains the longest recorded Journey song. Importantly, it was the last album to feature rhythm guitarist George Tickner; hence, his exit reduced the membership to the lineup of Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Ross Valory, and Aynsley Dunbar.

3. Next (1977)

Tracks

1. Spaceman
2. People
3. I Would Find You
4. Here We Are
5. Hustler
6. Next
7. Nickel and Dime
8. Karma

“Released in 1977, ‘Next’ was Journey’s third studio album and became a continuation of the band’s sound, merging elements from 1976’s ‘Look into the Future’ with traces of their earlier jazz-progressive rock style. Distinctly, ‘Next’ marked the end of an era: it was the last album to feature Gregg Rolie as the primary lead singer. The single release from this album was ‘Spaceman’/ ‘Nickel and Dime.’ Curiously, on early pressings, an instrumental track named ‘Cookie Duster’ was listed but not included. ‘Next’ peaked at No. 85 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and saw the beginning of lead vocalist Robert Fleischman with the band, setting the stage for the evolution of the group’s musical direction.

4. Infinity (1978)

Tracks

1. Lights
2. Feeling That Way
3. Anytime
4. Lă Do Dā
5. Patiently
6. Wheel in the Sky
7. Somethin’ to Hide
8. Winds of March
9. Can Do
10. Opened the Door

“Infinity” is the fourth studio album by the famous American rock band Journey, which became a real landmark in the group’s history. This January 1978 release of Columbia Records became a real turning point for the band since it was the first to present the powerful vocals of Steve Perry and also their first album with him as the vocalist. It was also the last to include Aynsley Dunbar as a drummer. Such a landmark release pointed toward Journey’s new sound and set up the path for the band’s future successes, setting the stage for an iconic musical journey to come.

5. Evolution (1979)

Tracks

1. Majestic
2. Too Late
3. Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’
4. City of the Angels
5. When You’re Alone (It Ain’t Easy)
6. Sweet and Simple
7. Lovin’ You Is Easy
8. Just the Same Way
9. Do You Recall
10. Daydream
11. Lady Luck

The fifth studio album by American rock band Journey, “Evolution,” was the breakthrough. It came out in March 1979 via Columbia Records and was the first to include Steve Smith on drums in the lineup. It was the highest-charting album the group had at that time, peaking at number 20 on the US Billboard 200, and has sold three million copies in the US. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, famous for his work with the band Queen, the album included the hit “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’,” their first Top 20 single, and “Just the Same Way,” which duetted both the original lead vocalist Gregg Rolie and Steve Perry. Having tracks like “Too Late,” “Evolution” really pushed the limits of rock ballads with Neal Schon’s impressive guitar work.

6. Departure (1980)

Tracks

1. Any Way You Want It
2. Walks Like a Lady
3. Someday Soon
4. People and Places
5. Precious Time
6. Where Were You
7. I’m Cryin’
8. Line of Fire
9. Departure
10. Good Morning Girl
11. Stay Awhile
12. Homemade Love
13. Natural Thing
14. Little Girl

Their sixth studio album, “Departure,” was released on February 29, 1980, by the American rock band Journey through Columbia Records. This was a breakout album for Journey in that it would be their first top 10 Billboard 200 chart peaking at No. 8. With the Top 25 single “Any Way You Want It,” “Departure” had a bit harder edge to it because of its “live in studio” recording method.

The album had three singles, and these were supplemented in their effect on the charts by “Walks Like a Lady” and a medley of “Good Morning Girl” and “Stay Awhile”. Of special note is the fact that this album was the last to include founding member Gregg Rolie and the first to set the stage for the inclusion of Jonathan Cain into the band. In the years that followed, “Departure” would be remastered and reissued to feature bonus tracks for fans everywhere.

7. Escape (1981)

Tracks

1. Don’t Stop Believin’
2. Stone in Love
3. Who’s Crying Now
4. Keep On Runnin’
5. Still They Ride
6. Escape
7. Lay It Down
8. Dead or Alive
9. Mother, Father
10. Open Arms

In a word, Escape—stylized as E5C4P3 on the album cover—was the epitome of Journey’s musical career. This seventh studio album, released on 17 July 1981 via Columbia Records, reached number one on the American Billboard 200 chart. Here is the bona fide chart-topping sensation, equipped with an impressive quartet of Billboard Hot 100 singles: the classic anthem “Don’t Stop Believin'” (no. 9), “Who’s Crying Now” (no. 4), “Still They Ride” (no. 19), and the heart-rending ballad “Open Arms” reaching No. 2. This rock opus also bestowed the airwaves with another immortal classic, ‘Stone in Love.’ With the RIAA certifying it diamond in July 2021, it became Journey’s most successful studio album and the second most overall successful album, only behind their greatest hits package.

8. Frontiers (1983)

Tracks

1. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
2. Send Her My Love
3. Chain Reaction
4. After the Fall
5. Faithfully
6. Edge of the Blade
7. Troubled Child
8. Back Talk
9. Frontiers
10. Rubicon

“Frontiers,” the eighth studio album by the American rock band Journey, was released on February 1, 1983, via Columbia Records. Noticeably, it was the last performance with bassist Ross Valory until the 1996 release of “Trial by Fire.” It became their biggest seller to date, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and generating four top 40 singles: “After the Fall” (No. 23), “Send Her My Love” (No. 23), “Faithfully” (No. 12), and “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” (No. 8). “Frontiers” was later certified six times platinum by the RIAA. Interestingly, the tracklist for this album was changed at the last minute. Two songs were exchanged, one of which, “Only the Young,” gained some popularity in the movie “Vision Quest.”

9. Raised on Radio (1986)

Tracks

1. Girl Can’t Help It
2. Positive Touch
3. Suzanne
4. Be Good to Yourself
5. Once You Love Somebody
6. Happy to Give
7. Raised on Radio
8. I’ll Be Alright Without You
9. It Could Have Been You
10. The Eyes of a Woman
11. Why Can’t This Night Go on Forever

“Raised on Radio,” the ninth studio album by the American rock band Journey, was released in April 1986 on the Columbia Records label. This was a radical lineup change, as it was their first album without founding bassist Ross Valory; he was substituted by session bassist Bob Glaub and later by Randy Jackson. Only a few cuts were performed by drummer Steve Smith before he was replaced, and then supplemented by the session drummer Larrie Londin, and Mike Baird for the following tour. The album was very successful and issued three US top 20 singles: “Girl Can’t Help It,” “I’ll Be Alright Without You,” and “Suzanne.” It peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Double Platinum in the USA.

10. Trial by Fire (1996)

 

Tracks

1. Message of Love
2. One More
3. When You Love a Woman
4. If He Should Break Your Heart
5. Forever in Blue
6. Castles Burning
7. Don’t Be Down on Me Baby
8. Still She Cries
9. Colors of the Spirit
10. When I Think of You
11. Easy to Fall
12. Can’t Tame the Lion
13. It’s Just the Rain
14. Trial by Fire
15. Baby I’m a Leavin’ You
16. I Can See It in Your Eyes

“Trial by Fire,” the tenth studio album by the American rock group Journey, was released on October 22, 1996. It marked the return of the classic 1981–1985 lineup, which had not recorded together since the aforementioned “Frontiers.” Produced by Kevin Shirley, it also included the return of bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith from the aforementioned set. This was the last to feature vocalist Steve Perry. Standout songs on the album include Grammy-nominated hit, “When You Love a Woman”, and a set of spiritually-inspired songs. This album was, however, the only Journey release never to receive supporting on local tours, due to internal disagreements and the hip injury that Perry had. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and it was also done on platinum.

11. Arrival (2001)

Tracks

1. Higher Place
2. All the Way
3. Signs of Life
4. All the Things
5. Loved by You
6. Livin’ to Do
7. World Gone Wild
8. I Got a Reason
9. With Your Love
10. Lifetime of Dreams
11. Live and Breathe
12. Nothin’ Comes Close
13. To Be Alive Again
14. Kiss Me Softly
15. We Will Meet Again

“Arrival,” the eleventh studio album by the legendary American rock band Journey, was released on April 3, 2001, and in Japan during 2000, with one song substituted. The record became a real watershed event in the history of this band since it presented a new vocalist, Steve Augeri, after the unforgettable Steve Perry, and a new drummer, Deen Castronovo, succeeding Steve Smith. “Arrival” was a record that mixed the hard rock elements reminiscent of the ’70s and ’80s material of the band with their trademark ballads, which sounded more like Perry. Although it turned out to be a commercial success by hitting #12 on Billboard’s Top Internet Albums chart, the album received mixed reviews from critics; some praised Neal Schon’s guitar work but called it formulaic.

12. Generations (2005)

Tracks

1. Faith in the Heartland
2. The Place in Your Heart
3. A Better Life
4. Every Generation
5. Butterfly (She Flies Alone)
6. Believe
7. Knowing That You Love Me
8. Out of Harms Way
9. In Self-Defense
10. Better Together
11. Gone Crazy
12. Beyond the Clouds
13. Never Too Late
14. Pride of the Family

“Generations,” Journey’s twelfth studio album, was the final performance by this iconic American rock band with lead singer Steve Augeri. It was the final act in a period of time, released in 2005 on Sanctuary Records, that had cemented the lineup which debuted on 2000’s “Arrival” and continued with 2002’s “Red 13 EP” with Deen Castronovo on drums. One of the distinctive things about the album was that all members of the band took turns singing lead vocals, a decision instigated by Augeri’s vocal fatigue. Critical reception was mixed—some liked Augeri’s performance and the various musical direction taken by the band but questioned the decision to share lead vocals. It peaked at No. 170 on the Billboard 200, and Augeri left the band in the middle of the 2006 tour with a throat infection, thus ending the era of Journey’s sound.

13. Revelation (2008)

Tracks

1. Never Walk Away
2. Like a Sunshower
3. Change for the Better
4. Wildest Dream
5. Faith in the Heartland
6. After All These Years
7. Where Did I Lose Your Love
8. What I Needed
9. What It Takes to Win
10. Turn Down the World Tonight
11. The Journey (Revelation)
12. Let It Take You Back
13. The Place in Your Heart

“Revelation” was the thirteenth studio album by the American rock band Journey, which was the first to feature their new lead singer, Arnel Pineda. It includes 11 new tracks and 11 re-recorded greatest hits, both proving the vocals of Pineda. Added to this in the North American version was a DVD of the band performing dynamically on March 8, 2008, in Las Vegas. Other notable singles included “Never Walk Away,” “Where Did I Lose Your Love,” and “After All These Years,” both written by Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, did very well on the adult contemporary charts. The album earned very good reviews; many praised Pineda’s vocals and the band’s return to form. An extra track, “Let It Take You Back,” was included in the European release.

14. Eclipse (2011)

Tracks

1. City of Hope
2. Edge of the Moment
3. Chain of Love
4. Tantra
5. Anything Is Possible
6. Resonate
7. She’s a Mystery
8. Human Feel
9. Ritual
10. To Whom It May Concern
11. Someone
12. Venus

Eclipse is the fourteenth studio album by the powerhouse American rock band Journey and the second with lead singer Arnel Pineda. It was released worldwide on different dates in 2011, coming out first on May 24 in the United States and Canada, then on May 27 in Japan, May 30 in the United Kingdom, and finally on June 3 for the international release. With songwriting credits are Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain; Pineda provided his share of songwriting as well. It is the final appearance of bassist Ross Valory, who left the band in 2020. The ‘Eclipse’ adds another chapter to Journey’s long-lived musical history.

15. Freedom (2022)

Tracks

1. Together We Run
2. Don’t Give Up on Us
3. Still Believe in Love
4. You Got the Best of Me
5. Live to Love Again
6. The Way We Used to Be
7. Come Away with Me
8. After Glow
9. Let It Rain
10. Holdin’ On
11. All Day, All Night
12. Don’t Go
13. United We Stand
14. Life Rolls On
15. Beautiful as You Are

“Freedom” is the fifteenth studio album released by the American rock legends Journey on 8 July 2022 through BMG Rights Management and Frontiers Records. Marking a landmark change in this regard, it is the group’s second album without band co-founder bassist Ross Valory, who has been replaced by Randy Jackson, the last of whose work with Journey was in 1986’s “Raised on Radio”. Featuring fifteen tracks running a grand one hour, thirteen minutes, it becomes Journey’s longest album, excluding greatest hits compilations. While it was hailed for its performance and musicianship, this album got very mixed critical reviews, but most of the critics—or, more importantly, most reviews—were mentioning the poor production, poor mixing, and general overlongness of it.

Conclusion:

The fact that such a journey has endured is purely a testament to their ability to provide timeless rock anthems that go on and on, basically, forever—to connect with people from all corners of the globe. From the early days of just another progressive rock band to a pop-rock powerhouse, Journey’s albums show it all. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, and hit songs such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Journey still does not give any hint of slowing down to become one of the most popular rock bands ever. A look through Journey albums in order points to the fact that the group has hauled its long journey through several decades of music; surely it has cemented its place within the pages of rock history but, more importantly, within the hearts of their fans everywhere.

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