Album: The Essential Journey by Journey (2001)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: Frontiers Records
Format: Compilation

Description: The Essential Journey is a compilation of songs from the rock band Journey. Released on October 16, 2001, it is part of Sony BMG's "Essential" series of compilation albums. The album includes most of Journey's major and minor hits that have charted on Billboard Hot 100. It covers material recorded while Steve Perry was lead singer of the band, from the 1978 Infinity album to 1996's Trial by Fire, neglecting Journey albums recorded before and after his membership.

The Essential Journey was certified as Platinum in the United States on February 2, 2005, selling over 1 million units. The three-disc release is a limited edition version.

Artist Background: Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded. During that period, the band released a series of hit songs, including 1981's "Don't Stop Believin'", which became in 2009 the top-selling catalog track in iTunes history. Its parent studio album, Escape, the band's eighth and most... Part of the San Francisco, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the San Francisco, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2000s, Compilation, Frontiers Records


The Essential Journey is a compilation of songs from the rock band Journey. Released on October 16, 2001, it is part of Sony BMG's "Essential" series of compilation albums. The album includes most of Journey's major and minor hits that have charted on Billboard Hot 100. It covers material recorded while Steve Perry was lead singer of the band, from the 1978 Infinity album to 1996's Trial by Fire, neglecting Journey albums recorded before and after his membership.

The Essential Journey was certified as Platinum in the United States on February 2, 2005, selling over 1 million units. The three-disc release is a limited edition version.

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