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| Released | June 3, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Studio | The Plant (Sausalito, California) | |||
| Genre | Hard rock,arena rock | |||
| Length | (Disc 1):66:08 (Disc 2): 48:39 (Total): 104:50 | |||
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| Producer | Kevin Shirley | |||
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| Released | June 3, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | March 8, 2008 | |||
| Venue | Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino (Las Vegas,Nevada) | |||
| Genre | Hard rock,arena rock | |||
| Length | 63:00 | |||
| Label | Nomota LLC | |||
| Producer | Kevin Shirley | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Rolling Stone |   [1] |
| Rock Hard | 8/10[2] |
| Ultimate Guitar | 9.3/10[3] |
| PiercingMetal | [4] |
Revelation is the thirteenthstudio album byAmericanrock bandJourney, and their first with lead singerArnel Pineda.[5] It features 11 new songs ("Faith in the Heartland" was previously recorded withSteve Augeri), 11 re-recorded greatest hits (all featuring Pineda) and a DVD (North American version only) featuring the current lineup's concert inLas Vegas,Nevada on March 8, 2008. Three singles penned byNeal Schon andJonathan 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 onBillboard'sAdult 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 andFrontiers 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]
Revelation was recorded throughout early 2008 atThe Plant inSausalito, 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 throughWal-Mart,[7] and in Europe on June 6, 2008, throughFrontiers Records.[8] In addition, Wal-Mart also released a limited-edition ZVUE 1-gigabyteMP3 player pre-loaded with discs 1–2 ofRevelation.[9]
The album was produced byKevin Shirley, who also producedTrial by Fire andArrival.
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 releaseGenerations.[10] The album debuted at No. 1 onBillboard'sIndependent Albums chart, No. 2 onBillboard Rock Album chart, and No. 5 on theBillboard 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 inClassic Rock Magazine's annual poll.
On December 18, 2008, the album was certified platinum by theRIAA,[12] making it Journey's first such certification since their 1996 albumTrial by Fire.[12] According toNielsen Soundscan,Revelation has sold more than 1,000,000 copies in the U.S. as of November 2009.[10]
All tracks are written byNeal Schon andJonathan Cain, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Never Walk Away" |
| 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 fromGenerations, 2005) |
| 6:18 |
| 6. | "After All These Years" | Cain | 4:10 |
| 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) | Schon | 5:25 |
| 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 fromGenerations, 2005) | 4:45 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Only the Young" (original version fromVision Quest soundtrack, 1985) |
| 4:14 |
| 2. | "Don't Stop Believin'" (original version fromEscape, 1981) |
| 4:55 |
| 3. | "Wheel in the Sky" (original version fromInfinity, 1978) |
| 5:01 |
| 4. | "Faithfully" (original version fromFrontiers, 1983) | Cain | 4:47 |
| 5. | "Any Way You Want It" (original version fromDeparture, 1980) |
| 3:25 |
| 6. | "Who's Crying Now" (original version fromEscape, 1981) |
| 5:16 |
| 7. | "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" (original version fromFrontiers, 1983) |
| 5:27 |
| 8. | "Lights" (original version fromInfinity, 1978) |
| 3:16 |
| 9. | "Open Arms" (original version fromEscape, 1981) |
| 3:22 |
| 10. | "Be Good to Yourself" (original version fromRaised on Radio, 1986) |
| 4:29 |
| 11. | "Stone in Love" (original version fromEscape, 1981) |
| 4:27 |
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| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[28] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Region | Date | Label | Catalog | Format |
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| United States[29] | June 3, 2008 | Nomota LLC | 4506–2 | 2CD +DVD |
| Europe[30] | June 6, 2008 | Frontiers Records | FR CD 376 | 2 CD |
| Philippines | July 10, 2008 | Universal Music Group | 060075310028[31] | |
| South Korea[32] | LOEN Entertainment | SDP-0125 | ||
| Japan[33] | October 8, 2008 | King Records International | KICP-1321 |
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