Journey - Escape

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 Amazon.com

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 is authentic, rich and flawless. Neil's guitar work is right on the money as usual. Not to mention that Steve Smith, Johnathan Cain, and Ross Valory's contributions are without question perfect. This is a can't miss CD (and there arn't many of them out there). Pick it up, listen, and you will hear the best Pop Rock the 1980's had to offer...

Bottom Line: Can't miss classic Pop Rock Album. May 3, 2008

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. November 16, 2007

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. August 10, 2007

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 have some great pictures!

Overall, I think that this is a great album! It has that nice sound of Journey that you heard on the radio (the studio tracks), and some great live tracks. I love this album, and give it my highest recommendations! June 29, 2007

True classic 80's rock

This one brings back so many memories from the early 80's! That is what I think is the best part of listening to this CD!
My favorite track is "stone in love" because of the 2nd half of the song's rock montage! It always gets me psyched up for anything! Not to forget the rest of the tracks, which range from great love ballads to simple blues rock. I highly recommend this one, which is Journey's greatest CD! March 24, 2007

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