Revelation
Studio album by
Journey
ReleasedJune 3, 2008
Recorded2008
StudioThe Plant (Sausalito, California)
GenreHard rock, arena rock
Length(Disc 1): 66:08 (Disc 2): 48:39 (Total): 104:50
Label
ProducerKevin Shirley
Journey studio album chronology
Generations
(2005) 		Revelation
(2008) 		Eclipse
(2011)
Revelation
Video by
Journey
ReleasedJune 3, 2008
RecordedMarch 8, 2008
VenuePlanet Hollywood Resort and Casino (Las Vegas, Nevada)
GenreHard rock, arena rock
Length63:00
LabelNomota LLC
ProducerKevin Shirley
Journey chronology
Live in Houston 1981: The Escape Tour
(2006) 		Revelation
(2008) 		Live in Manila
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone[1]
Rock Hard8/10[2]
Ultimate Guitar9.3/10[3]
PiercingMetal[4]

Revelation is the thirteenth studio album by American rock band Journey, and their first with lead singer Arnel Pineda.[5] It features 11 new songs ("Faith in the Heartland" was previously recorded with Steve Augeri), 11 re-recorded greatest hits (all featuring Pineda) and a DVD (North American version only) featuring the current lineup's March 8, 2008 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. Three singles penned by Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain were released to radio: the distinctively Journey-sounding "Never Walk Away," "Where Did I Lose Your Love," and the power ballad "After All These Years". "Where Did I Lose Your Love" and "After All These Years" both found success on the adult contemporary charts; "Where Did I Lose Your Love" peaked at No. 19, while "After All These Years" peaked at No. 9 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and stayed on the charts for over 23 weeks. It was met with generally positive reviews, with many calling it a return to form from the band and praising Pineda's vocals, musicianship and the band's performance.

On May 14, 2008, MelodicRock.com reported that Journey and Frontiers Records agreed to add "an exclusive original bonus track, "Let It Take You Back", a mid-tempo rocker, to the European release to close the album.[6]

Production

Revelation was recorded throughout early 2008 at The Plant in Sausalito, California by John Neff.

The album was released in the U.S. on June 3, 2008 by Nomota LLC (Schon's personal recording label) exclusively through Wal-Mart,[7] and in Europe on June 6, 2008 through Frontiers Records.[8] In addition, Wal-Mart also released a limited-edition ZVUE 1-gigabyte MP3 player pre-loaded with discs 1–2 of Revelation.[9]

The album was produced by Kevin Shirley, who also produced Trial by Fire and Arrival.

Reception

On its first week of release, Revelation sold over 105,000 copies, marking a 1,400% increase over the first week sales of the band's 2005 release Generations.[10] The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart, No. 2 on Billboard Rock Album chart, and No. 5 on the Billboard 200, where it remained for 42 weeks.[11] The album was not only a huge success in the United States, but also reached the charts in 9 different countries.

Revelation was nominated for Album of the Year in Classic Rock Magazine's annual poll.

On December 18, 2008, the album was certified platinum by the RIAA,[12] making it Journey's first such certification since their 1996 album Trial by Fire.[12] According to Nielsen Soundscan, Revelation has sold more than 1,000,000 copies in the U.S. as of November 2009.[10]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, except where noted

Disc 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Never Walk Away"
  • Schon
  • Cain
  • Jeremey Hunsicker
4:19
2."Like a Sunshower" 4:29
3."Change for the Better" 5:52
4."Wildest Dream" 5:02
5."Faith in the Heartland" (original version from Generations, 2005)
6:18
6."After All These Years"Cain4:10
7."Where Did I Lose Your Love" 5:02
8."What I Needed"
5:28
9."What It Takes to Win" 5:23
10."Turn Down the World Tonight" 4:56
11."The Journey (Revelation)" (Instrumental)Schon5:25
12."Let It Take You Back" (bonus track on the European and Mexican releases) 4:59
13."The Place in Your Heart" (bonus track on the Japanese release; original version from Generations, 2005) 4:45
Disc 2 (Re-recordings featuring Arnel Pineda)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Only the Young" (original version from Vision Quest soundtrack, 1985)
4:14
2."Don't Stop Believin'" (original version from Escape, 1981)
  • Perry
  • Cain
  • Schon
4:55
3."Wheel in the Sky" (original version from Infinity, 1978)
5:01
4."Faithfully" (original version from Frontiers, 1983)Cain4:47
5."Any Way You Want It" (original version from Departure, 1980)
  • Perry
  • Schon
3:25
6."Who's Crying Now" (original version from Escape, 1981)
  • Perry
  • Cain
5:16
7."Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" (original version from Frontiers, 1983)
  • Perry
  • Cain
5:27
8."Lights" (original version from Infinity, 1978)
  • Perry
  • Schon
3:16
9."Open Arms" (original version from Escape, 1981)
  • Perry
  • Cain
3:22
10."Be Good to Yourself" (original version from Raised on Radio, 1986)
  • Perry
  • Schon
  • Cain
4:29
11."Stone in Love" (original version from Escape, 1981)
  • Perry
  • Schon
  • Cain
4:27

DVD

  1. "Sky Light" (N. Schon)
  2. "Any Way You Want It"
  3. "Wheel in the Sky"
  4. "Lights"
  5. "After All These Years"
  6. "Never Walk Away"
  7. "Open Arms (Prelude)" (Cain)
  8. "Open Arms"
  9. "Mother, Father" (Perry, Matt Schon, N. Schon, Cain) (from Escape, 1981, Deen Castronovo on lead vocals)
  10. "Wildest Dream"
  11. "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)"
  12. "Faithfully"
  13. "Don't Stop Believin'"
  14. "Be Good to Yourself"

Personnel

Journey

Production

Charts

Singles

Year Title Chart Peak
position
2008 "After All These Years" Adult Contemporary (USA)[26] 9
"Where Did I Lose Your Love" Adult Contemporary (USA)[26] 19

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[27] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Label Catalog Format
United States[28] June 3, 2008 Nomota LLC 4506-2 2 CD + DVD
Europe[29] June 6, 2008 Frontiers Records FR CD 376 2 CD
Philippines July 10, 2008 Universal Music Group 060075310028[30]
South Korea[31] LOEN Entertainment SDP-0125
Japan[32] October 8, 2008 King Records International KICP-1321

References

  1. ^ Rosen, Jody (July 10, 2008). "Journey – Revelation". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  2. ^ Goetz Kuehnemund (2008). "JOURNEY revelation". Rock Hard. Retrieved February 14, 2023. ((cite magazine)): Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  3. ^ Quik Axe Player (2008). "Revelation review by Journey". Ultimate Guitar. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2008.
  4. ^ Ken Pierce (2008). "PiercingMetal review". Piercingmetal.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  5. ^ "Discography". Arnelpinedafans.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  6. ^ "JOURNEY Performs On 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'; Video Available". Blabbermouth.net. May 28, 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  7. ^ "Journey: Revelation". Walmart.com. Archived from the original on January 12, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  8. ^ Frontiers Records Listing – Journey: Revelation
  9. ^ "ZVUE 1GB Pre-Loaded Journey MP3 Player". Wal-Mart. Archived from the original on June 14, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  10. ^ a b Christman, Ed. "Foreigner Comeback to be a Wal-Mart Exclusive" Archived 2014-09-07 at the Wayback Machine. billboard.com. July 27, 2009.
  11. ^ "Billboard Album Charts – Top 200 Albums – Music Retail Sales". Billboard.com. August 20, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  12. ^ a b RIAA Gold and Platinum Search for albums by Journey. Retrieved on June 30, 2013.
  13. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Journey – Revelation" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  14. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Journey – Revelation" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  15. ^ ジャーニー – クイーンズライクのアルバム売り上げランキング (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 4, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  16. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  17. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Journey – Revelation". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  18. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Journey – Revelation". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  19. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  20. ^ "Journey Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  21. ^ "Journey Chart History (Top Catalog Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  22. ^ "Journey Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  23. ^ "Journey Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  24. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  25. ^ "Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 12, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  26. ^ a b "Revelation Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  27. ^ "American album certifications – Journey – Revelation". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  28. ^ "Journey:Revelation". amazon.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  29. ^ "Journey:Revelation (Frontiers Records)". Archived from the original on 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
  30. ^ "Revelation 2CD". Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
  31. ^ "Journey:Revelation (Loen Entertainment)". Iloen.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  32. ^ "Journey @ King Records". Kingrecords.co.jp. Archived from the original on August 6, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
Categories