Evolution (Dig) (Spkg) [Enhanced, Original recording remastered]

Journey | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 1, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 1979
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Original recording remastered
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000G7PNAO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,973 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Evolution (Remastered, Digipack Packaging) Journey Label: Sony Release Date: 8/1/2006 1 Majestic - 1:16 2 Too Late - 2:58 3 Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' - 3:54 4 City of the Angels - 3:12 5 When You're Alone (It Ain't Easy) - 3:10 6 Sweet and Simple - 4:13 7 Lovin' You Is Easy - 3:37 8 Just the Same Way - 3:17 9 Do You Recall - 3:13 10 Daydream - 4:41 11 Lady Luck - 3:35

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin / City of The Angels" segue-way still not fixed, August 18, 2006

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DJ MR Smith (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evolution (Dig) (Spkg) (Audio CD)

Sony botched the 1996 re-master by not preserving the original segue-way that bridged "Lovin Touchin Squeezin" and "City of The Angels". They have failed to correct this error with this newer, supposedly "re-masterd" version.

On the original vinyl release, "City Of The Angels" kicked in before the final chorus of "Lovin Touchin Squeezin" had completely faded to silence - presenting a similar effect that had been utilized for "Feelin' That Way/Anytime" on Infinity. At the time, some AOR radio stations even played these two tracks together.

As completely seperate tracks on CD, the famous ending of "Lovin Touchin Squeezin" becomes clumsy as the final tones of reverb are cut off abruptly. Ultimately, it is only a couple seconds cut off (reverb echoing to silence) - But as one of Journey's signature tunes, you'd think that they'd have taken the time to get it right and preserver the original context of the release.

The original ending of 'Lovin Touchin Squeezin" (with final seconds of reverb) can be heard on the two disc collection, Essential Journey - but of course, as the set is a collection of radio songs, it does not segue into "City Of The Angels" as it originally did (and should) on Evolution.

A minor point I know. BUT - Sony is clearly trying to honor and replicate the original release. They should take the time to check all the details to get it right. Or - why bother?

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT REMASTERED, August 2, 2006

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Walrus "Steve" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evolution (Dig) (Spkg) (Audio CD)

According to the liner notes (which someone scanned and posted online), this is the SAME mastering job as on the 1996 re-release. The credits even state in this 2006 issue that it was mastered by Bob Ludwig in 1996. Yes, John Kalodner said in an interview that he and Steve Perry were updating the Journey albums to 2006 audio standards, but unfortunately that was not true. The packaging is new, but if you're an audiophile looking for updated sound, you're not going to find it, so save your money. I give one star for the pure silliness in reissuing the exact same disc under the illusion it is a sonic upgrade.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Here's Another 1-Star Review!, August 8, 2006

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Jason W. Bellenger (Byron Center, Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evolution (Dig) (Spkg) (Audio CD)

I agree with Steve! This was simply a waste of time for Sony to even reissue this release without a fresh 2006 remaster! This seems to be a new thing for them to save money. First they threw out the Boston albums in Canada with "remastered" audio from a 2nd generation flat equalized source instead of the original master tapes. Now we get this!

I was really hoping Sony would have spent a little money on this Journey project and put Bob Ludwig in the studio again to give us an improved sonic upgrade 10 years later! I simply don't see the point of these reissues. The 1996 reissues/remasters are still easy to find! They were good for their time, but they simply don't meet 2006 audio standards. Another lame attempt at tricking the fans and cashing in.