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Escape

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

MOG Editorial Review

Highlighted by legendary opener "Don't Stop Believin'," Journey rightfully earned their title as one of the best arena rock bands of all-time when they released Escape in 1981. Even if the song is considered a "guilty pleasure" by many, it's impossible not to sing along to, and many of Escape's other tracks are just as potent, especially the touching "Open Arms." Just as important as the massive riffs and hooks, though, was just how essential Journey's use of piano was to transforming their sound from good to great, giving their flavor of a arena rock a distinct flavor that's recognized by even the least rock-savvy among us. Whether you've heard it before or not, the songs of Escape will make you start humming at your desk whether you want to or not.
AMG Review of Escape

Mike DeGagne
All Music Guide

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.