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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0828768589724 Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks, Original recording remastered Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: August 01, 2006 Sales Rank: 7199 Studio: Sony
Amazon.com: Living up to the moniker originally given them via a San Francisco radio contest, Journey traveled a restless, often less-than-promising arc as a prog-centric quartet during the early '70s. But the addition of Steve Perry's soaring tenor to the mix on 1978's Infinity instantly changed the band's fortunes, which arguably peaked on this 1981 release. While Neal Schon's lyrical guitar work remained a staple, it was Perry's unabashedly mainstream pop ballad sensibilities that carried the album to the top of the charts and multiplatinum sales via its trio of era-defining hit singles, "Who's Crying Now," "Don't Stop Believing," and "Open Arms." --Jerry McCulley
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Rating: - Killer Rock
Journey could not have made a more perfect album when they launched Escape. Sonically superb and featuring the soaring Steve Perry - this release deserved more credit. Journey is often remembered as an 80s act in rock history, but this album broke new ground and set the band above its peers. The album succeeds remarkably - being able to veer instantly between adrenaline rockers and ballads - Perry being equally comfortable in either forte with Neil Schon and Jonathan Cain. Tight, tight, tight. Besides the obvious classics - Don't Stop Believing; Open Arms and Who's Crying Now - I really dig ... Read More
Rating: - Classic Pop Rock at it's finest!!!
For many Journey's Escape album sums up the 1980's. The first album that featured Johnathan Cain on keyboards, and in my opinion Steve Perry's peak as a vocalist. The last of Journey's 1970's sound left with Gregg Rolie (Journey's original keyboardist, who is exceptional in his own right), and Escape is an album that for all intensive purposes should be considered a classic. From the rockers "Don't Stop Believin" and "Stone In Love" to the ballad "Open Arms;" this CD has enough power, emotion, and exceptional song writing that it could be considered a greatest hits on it's own merit. Perry's voice ... Read More
Rating: - Journey's first number one hit album
An excellent CD which rightly belongs in the definitive 200 Hall of Fame record list. Should have been much higher on the list though. Has the great hits of Don't Stop Believin', Open Arms, Who's Crying Now. Other less popular but just as great tunes were Still They Ride, Stone in Love. Steve Perry's vocals on Mother, Father are extraordinary. Again, released in the collectible digipak with expanded booklets of tour dates and pictures. You won't be disappointed with this CD.
Rating: - Journey rock!!!
The selection of tracks on this cd are outstanding.Having 10 studio and 4 live recordings you get best from both worlds.Three of the live songs feature on the Live In Houston 1981 dvd which is great,they are Don't Stop Believin',Who's Crying Now and Open Arms.I wreckon the Escape album is a must have for any Journey fan.
Rating: - A great album!
I so fondly remember those days in the late 1970s and early 80s, when Journey burst onto the scene. And, I clearly remember 1981, when their album Escape came out and rocketed to #1 on the album charts. With such songs as Don't Stop Believin', Who's Crying Now, and Open Arms, it was practically the soundtrack of 1981!
Well, it's now back again! This CD is a reissue of the 1996 remastered album, plus 4 bonus tracks. La Raza Del Sol was on the b-side of the single "Still They Run," and the other three are from their November 6, 1981 concert in Houston. Also, check out the liner notes, which ... Read More
