Title: Escape Artist: Journey Release Date: 8/1981 Label: Columbia, Sony, Sony Japan, Sony Mid-Price Duration: 42:46 Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto, Enhanced CD-ROM UPCs: 074643740821, 074646772225, 4582192931226, 074643740845, 0828768589724, 4562109406429, 4988009454122, 5099746018528, 5099748666222, 074646772249, 074643740883, 458219293122 Genre: Rock Styles: Hard Rock, Soft Rock, Pop/Rock, Arena Rock, Album Rock Moods: Earnest, Rousing, Slick, Yearning, Self-Conscious, Sentimental, Theatrical, Romantic, Smooth, Passionate Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

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

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD Sony Japan 1171 2006 CD Sony 1171 2006 CD Sony 82876858972 2004 CD Sony 282 2002 CD Sony 4541 1996 CD Sony Mid-Price 4866622 1996 CD Columbia 67722 1992 CD Columbia 37408 1990 CD Columbia 37408 1989 CD Sony Mid-Price 4601852 ------ CD Columbia CK-37408

Escape [Bonus Tracks]

Escape was a groundbreaking album for San Francisco's Journey, charting three singles inside Billboard's Top Ten, with "Don't Stop Believing" reaching number nine, "Who's Crying Now" number four, and "Open Arms" peaking at number two and holding there for six weeks. Escape flung Journey steadfastly into the AOR arena, combining Neal Schon's grand yet palatable guitar playing with Jonathan Cain's blatant keyboards. All this was topped off by the passionate, wide-ranged vocals of Steve Perry, who is the true lifeblood of this album, and this band. The songs on Escape are more rock-flavored, with more hooks and a harder cadence compared to their former sound. "Who's Crying Now" spotlights the sweeping fervor of Perry's voice, whose theme about the ups and downs of a relationship was plentiful in Journey's repertoire. With "Don't Stop Believing," the whisper of Perry's ardor is crept up to with Schon's searing electric guitar work, making for a perfect rock song. One of rock's most beautiful ballads, "Open Arms," gleams with an honesty and feel only Steve Perry could muster. Outside of the singles, there is a certain electricity that circulates through the rest of the album. The songs are timeless, and as a whole, they have a way of rekindling the innocence of youthful romance and the rebelliousness of growing up, built from heartfelt songwriting and sturdy musicianship. ~ Mike DeGagne, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bob Ludwig Remastering, Mastering Brian Lee Remastering Herbie Herbert Management Jim Welch Package Design, Visual Concept, Photography, Cover Design Jonathan Cain Group Member, Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards Journey Main Performer Kevin Elson Producer Mike "Clay" Stone Producer Mike Stone Producer Neal Schon Guitar, Group Member, Vocals Ross Valory Vocals, Bass, Group Member Stanley Mouse Illustrations Stephen Saper Author Steve Perry Vocals Steve Smith Drums, Group Member Wally Buck Assistant Engineer, Engineer