Evolution (Journey album)

Evolution is the fifth studio album by American rock band Journey, released in March 1979 by Columbia Records. It is the band's 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
Length37:10
LabelColumbia
ProducerRoy Thomas Baker
Journey chronology
Infinity
(1978)		 Evolution
(1979)		 In the Beginning
(1979)
Singles from Evolution
  1. "Just the Same Way"
    Released: March 1979
  2. "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'"
    Released: June 1979 (US)
  3. "Too Late"
    Released: December 1979

It was the band's most successful album at the time, reaching No. 20 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and has sold three million copies in the US. They retained Roy Thomas Baker (best known for his work with Queen) as producer, but drummer Aynsley Dunbar was replaced with 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 No. 16 in the US. "Just the Same Way" featured original lead vocalist Gregg Rolie along with Steve Perry.

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