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Complete List Of Journey Albums And Songs

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This Complete List Of Journey Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Journey studio albums. The band Journey was first formed in 1973.  The group Journey hails from the area of San Francisco, California. This complete Journey discography also includes every single Journey live album. All these spectacular Journey albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each Journey album as well as all original Journey album covers. Every Journey album listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting.

JOURNEY STUDIO ALBUMS

Released: April 1, 1975

Journey’s self-titled debut album was released in April 1975 and was the band’s first outing into the musical world. At the time, Journey was yet to adopt the arena rock sound that they would later become famous for. Instead, the album exhibited strong influences of jazz fusion and progressive rock, with extensive instrumental solos and complex musical arrangements.

Notable tracks include “Of a Lifetime” and “Mystery Mountain,” which offered a glimpse into the technical proficiency and artistic aspirations of the band. Though the album didn’t achieve significant commercial success, it laid the groundwork for what the band could accomplish. The album featured Neal Schon on guitars, Ross Valory on bass, Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals, Aynsley Dunbar on drums, and George Tickner on rhythm guitar. It was produced by Roy Halee and recorded at CBS Studios in San Francisco in late 1974. .

CD Track Listings:

• “Of a Lifetime” – 6:48
• “In the Morning Day” – 4:23
• “Kohoutek” – 6:40
• “To Play Some Music” – 3:16
• “Topaz” – 6:09
• “In My Lonely Feeling / Conversations” – 4:56
• “Mystery Mountain” – 4:25

Look into the Future

Released: January 1976

Released just a year after their debut, “Look into the Future” was Journey’s second studio album. The band continued in a similar vein, leaning heavily towards progressive rock with intricate instrumental arrangements. The title track and “On a Saturday Nite” are often cited as highlights. However, the album failed to bring substantial commercial success, although it was a step forward in terms of songwriting and complexity. Neal Schon on guitars, Ross Valory on bass, and Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals returned for this album, with Aynsley Dunbar continuing to provide the drum work. The album was produced by Glen Kolotkin and was recorded at CBS Studios in San Francisco during late 1975.

• “Look into the Future” – 8:08
• “On a Saturday Nite” – 4:02
• “It’s All Too Much” – 4:03
• “Anyway” – 4:12
• “She Makes Me (Feel Alright)” – 2:43
• “You’re on Your Own” – 5:54
• “Look into the Future” – 8:13

Released: February 1977

“Next,” Journey’s third studio album, represents the end of an era for the band in terms of their experimentation with progressive rock and jazz fusion. Songs like “Spaceman” and “Hustler” continue to echo their earlier styles but also hint at the more commercial sound the band would later adopt. While not commercially successful upon its release, it gained some retrospective recognition for marking a transitional phase for the band. As with the previous albums, the lineup featured Neal Schon on guitars, Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals, Ross Valory on bass, and Aynsley Dunbar on drums. Produced by Glen Kolotkin and recorded at His Master’s Wheels Studio in San Francisco in late 1976, “Next” was the last Journey album to feature solely Gregg Rolie on lead vocals.

• “Spaceman” – 4:01
• “People” – 5:19
• “I Would Find You” – 5:20
• “Here We Are” – 4:16
• “Hustler” – 3:14
• “Next” – 5:26
• “Nickel & Dime” – 4:13
• “Karma” – 5:12

Released: January 20, 1978

“Infinity” marked a major turning point in Journey’s career, introducing vocalist Steve Perry and adopting a more mainstream, radio-friendly sound. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and recorded at His Master’s Wheels Studio and Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles in late 1977, the album was a commercial success. It featured hits like “Lights” and “Wheel in the Sky,” which have since become staples of classic rock radio. The album peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States. “Infinity” was the last album to feature Aynsley Dunbar before he was replaced by Steve Smith. Alongside Dunbar, the album featured Neal Schon on guitars, Ross Valory on bass, Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals, and the newly added Steve Perry on vocals.

• “Lights” – 3:09
• “Feeling That Way” – 3:26
• “Anytime” – 3:28
• “Lă Do Dā” – 2:55
• “Patiently” – 3:09
• “Wheel in the Sky” – 4:12
• “Somethin’ to Hide” – 3:26
• “Winds of March” – 5:04
• “Can Do” – 2:39
• “Opened the Door” – 4:34

Released: April 5, 1979

“Evolution” was Journey’s fifth studio album, and it marked the band’s continued move toward a mainstream rock sound. It was produced by Roy Thomas Baker and recorded at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles. Featuring singles like “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” and “Just the Same Way,” the album helped to further cement the band’s commercial viability. “Evolution” peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States. The lineup for this album remained the same as “Infinity,” with Neal Schon on guitars, Ross Valory on bass, Gregg Rolie on keyboards and vocals, Steve Smith on drums, and Steve Perry on vocals.

• “Majestic” – 1:16
• “Too Late” – 2:58
• “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” – 3:54
• “City of the Angels” – 3:12
• “When You’re Alone (It Ain’t Easy)” – 3:10
• “Sweet and Simple” – 4:12
• “Lovin’ You Is Easy” – 3:38
• “Just the Same Way” – 3:18
• “Do You Recall” – 3:13
• “Daydream” – 4:41
• “Lady Luck” – 3:35

Released: March 23, 1980

“Departure,” Journey’s sixth studio album, featured a harder rock sound compared to its predecessors. Recorded at The Automatt Studios in San Francisco and produced by Geoff Workman and Kevin Elson, “Departure” spawned hits like “Any Way You Want It” and “Walks Like a Lady.” The album reached No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 3x Platinum. This was the last studio album to feature Gregg Rolie, who was replaced by Jonathan Cain.

• “Any Way You Want It” – 3:22
• “Walks Like a Lady” – 3:16
• “Someday Soon” – 3:32
• “People and Places” – 5:04
• “Precious Time” – 4:48
• “Where Were You” – 3:01
• “I’m Cryin'” – 2:53
• “Line of Fire” – 3:18
• “Departure” – 0:38
• “Good Morning Girl” – 1:44
• “Stay Awhile” – 2:48
• “Homemade Love” – 2:56

Dream, After Dream

Released: December 10, 1980

“Dream, After Dream,” an often-overlooked album in the Journey discography, served as a soundtrack for the Japanese film of the same name. The music showcased a more orchestrated and experimental side of the band. It was the last Journey album to involve Gregg Rolie and was not as commercially successful as their previous works. It was recorded in Osaka, Japan and was produced by Kevin Elson.

• “Destiny” – 5:32
• “Snow Theme” – 5:15
• “Sand Castles” – 4:50
• “A Few Coins” – 0:54
• “Moon Theme” – 1:41
• “When the Love Has Gone” – 5:03
• “Festival Dance” – 0:59
• “The Rape” – 1:23
• “Little Girl” – 5:51

Released: July 31, 1981

“Escape” was a landmark album for Journey, featuring some of the band’s most iconic songs like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Who’s Crying Now,” and “Open Arms.” Produced by Mike Stone and Kevin Elson, and recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California, “Escape” was a massive commercial success. It was the first Journey album to feature Jonathan Cain, who replaced Gregg Rolie on keyboards. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 9x Platinum in the United States.

• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:11
• “Stone in Love” – 4:25
• “ Who’s Crying Now” – 5:00
• “Keep On Runnin'” – 3:39
• “Still They Ride” – 3:49
• “Escape” – 5:16
• “Lay It Down” – 4:13
• “Dead or Alive” – 3:20
• “Mother, Father” – 5:28
• “Open Arms” – 3:18

Released: February 22, 1983

“Frontiers,” Journey’s eighth studio album, continued the band’s commercial success from “Escape.” This is the most underrated Journey album. The sound of this record is incredible. Produced by Mike Stone and Kevin Elson, this album was recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. It featured hits like “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” “Faithfully,” and “Send Her My Love.” “Frontiers” reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 6x Platinum in the United States.

• “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” – 5:26
• “Send Her My Love” – 3:55
• “Chain Reaction” – 4:20
• “After the Fall” – 5:01
• “Faithfully” – 4:24
• “Edge of the Blade” – 4:30
• “Troubled Child” – 4:29
• “Back Talk” – 3:18
• “Frontiers” – 4:04
• “Rubicon” – 4:19

Raised on Radio

Released: May 27, 1986

Breaking a three-year silence, Journey returned with “Raised on Radio,” an album that reflected the changing musical landscape of the late ’80s. Produced by Steve Perry and recorded at Fantasy Studios, it had a more streamlined, pop-oriented sound. Despite significant line-up changes, the album was commercially successful, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and going 2x Platinum.

• “Girl Can’t Help It” – 3:50
• “Positive Touch” – 4:17
• “Suzanne” – 3:38
• “Be Good to Yourself” – 3:51
• “Once You Love Somebody” – 4:40
• “Happy to Give” – 3:50
• “Raised on Radio” – 3:49
• “I’ll Be Alright Without You” – 4:50
• “It Could Have Been You” – 3:36
• “The Eyes of a Woman” – 4:33
• “Why Can’t This Night Go on Forever” – 3:41

Trial by Fire

Released: October 22, 1996

Journey’s “Trial by Fire” was a reunion album featuring the band’s classic lineup. Produced by Kevin Shirley and recorded at Wildhorse Studios in Novato, California, the album was well-received by fans. Although it couldn’t replicate the massive success of the band’s ’80s heyday, it still peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and went Platinum.

• “Message of Love” – 5:34
• “One More” – 5:28
• “When You Love a Woman” – 4:07
• “If He Should Break Your Heart” – 4:23
• “Forever in Blue” – 4:34
• “Castles Burning” – 6:00
• “Don’t Be Down on Me Baby” – 4:01
• “Still She Cries” – 5:04
• “Colors of the Spirit” – 5:35
• “When I Think of You” – 4:20
• “Easy to Fall” – 5:16
• “Can’t Tame the Lion” – 4:32
• “It’s Just the Rain” – 5:03
• “Trial by Fire” – 4:27
• “Baby I’m a Leavin’ You” – 2:48

Released: April 3, 2001

Marking a new era for the band, “Arrival” was the first Journey album to feature Steve Augeri on lead vocals, replacing Steve Perry. Produced by Kevin Shirley and recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City, it failed to achieve the commercial success of previous albums but was appreciated by the band’s dedicated fan base. Of course, there were many who were not happy that Steve Perry was no longer a part of the band, and the low album sales was further proof of the fans who were upset over the loss of Perry

• “Higher Place” – 5:11
• “All the Way” – 3:35
• “Signs of Life” – 4:54
• “All the Things” – 4:21
• “Loved by You” – 4:02
• “Livin’ to Do” – 6:19
• “World Gone Wild” – 6:00
• “I Got a Reason” – 4:00
• “With Your Love” – 4:25
• “Lifetime of Dreams” – 5:28
• “Live and Breathe” – 5:17
• “Nothin’ Comes Close” – 5:41
• “To Be Alive Again” – 4:20
• “Kiss Me Softly” – 4:46
• “I Was Made of You” – 4:29

Generations

Released: August 29, 2005

Journey returned in 2005 with “Generations,” which was the first album to feature drummer Deen Castronovo on lead vocals for several tracks, alternating with Steve Augeri. Produced by Kevin Shirley, the album was recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California. The album includes a variety of styles, blending traditional Journey elements with more modern influences. Musicians featured on “Generations” included Steve Augeri on lead vocals, Neal Schon on guitars and vocals, Jonathan Cain on keyboards and vocals, Ross Valory on bass and vocals, and Deen Castronovo on drums, percussion, and vocals.

• “Faith in the Heartland” – 6:02
• “The Place in Your Heart” – 4:24
• “A Better Life” – 5:45
• “Every Generation” – 5:52
• “Butterfly (She Flies Alone)” – 5:55
• “Believe” – 5:45
• “Knowing That You Love Me” – 4:12
• “Out of Harms Way” – 5:16
• “In Self-Defense” – 5:32
• “Better Together” – 5:14
• “Gone Crazy” – 4:25
• “Beyond the Clouds” – 7:52

Released: June 3, 2008

Journey’s “Revelation” marked a pivotal point in the band’s long and storied career, primarily because it was their second album with Arnel Pineda on lead vocals. Produced by Kevin Shirley, “Revelation” was recorded at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, California, and Avatar Studios in New York.

The album is a triple-disc set. The first disc features 11 new songs, while the second contains 11 re-recorded classics featuring Pineda’s vocals, allowing both old and new fans to experience Journey’s classics in a new light. The third disc is a DVD of a live concert.

The album captures Journey’s classic rock sound, while also infusing new energy. Hits like “Never Walk Away” and “After All These Years” became fan favorites and enjoyed radio airplay. The album went on to receive platinum certification and peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Musicians on “Revelation” include Arnel Pineda on lead vocals, Neal Schon on guitars and vocals, Jonathan Cain on keyboards and vocals, Ross Valory on bass and vocals, and Deen Castronovo on drums, percussion, and vocals.

CD 1 Track Listings:

• “Never Walk Away” – 4:19
• “Like a Sunshower” – 4:29
• “Change for the Better” – 5:52
• “Wildest Dream” – 5:02
• “Faith in the Heartland” – 6:18
• “After All These Years” – 4:10
• “Where Did I Lose Your Love” – 5:02
• “What I Needed” – 5:28
• “What It Takes to Win” – 5:23
• “Turn Down the World Tonight” – 4:56
• “The Journey (Revelation)” – 3:17

CD 2 Track Listings (Re-recorded classics):

• “Only the Young” – 4:14
• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:55
• “Wheel in the Sky” – 5:01
• “Faithfully” – 4:47
• “Any Way You Want It” – 3:25
• “Who’s Crying Now” – 5:44
• “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” – 5:27
• “Lights” – 3:16
• “Open Arms” – 3:22
• “Be Good to Yourself” – 4:29
• “Stone in Love” – 4:26

DVD Track Listing (Live in Concert):

• “Intro Medley: The Journey (Revelation)/Majestic”
• “Never Walk Away”
• “Only the Young”
• “Ask the Lonely”
• “Stone in Love”
• “Keep On Runnin'”
• “After All These Years”
• “Change for the Better”
• “Wheel in the Sky”
• “Lights”
• “Still They Ride”
• “Open Arms”
• “Mother, Father”
• “Wildest Dream”
• “When You Love a Woman”
• “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)”
• “What I Needed”
• “Edge of the Blade”
• “Where Did I Lose Your Love”
• “Escape”
• “Faithfully”
• “Don’t Stop Believin’”

Released: May 24, 2011

“Eclipse” is the 14th studio album by Journey. Also featuring Arnel Pineda on vocals, the album aimed for a heavier sound than its predecessor. Produced by Kevin Shirley, it was recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. Despite receiving positive reviews for its musical direction, it did not achieve high commercial success.

• “City of Hope” – 6:01
• “Edge of the Moment” – 5:27
• “Chain of Love” – 6:10
• “Tantra” – 6:27
• “Anything Is Possible” – 5:21
• “Resonate” – 5:10
• “She’s a Mystery” – 6:41
• “Human Feel” – 6:43
• “Ritual” – 4:57
• “To Whom It May Concern” – 5:15
• “Someone” – 4:34
• “Venus” – 3:30

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1. Together We Run 2. Don’t Give Up On Us 3. Still Believe In Love 4. You Got The Best Of Me 5. Live To Love Again 6. The Way We Used To Be 7. Come Away With Me 8. After Glow 9. Let It Rain 10. Holdin On 11. All Day And All Night 12. Don’t Go 13. United We Stand 14. Life Rolls On 15. Beautiful As You Are

JOURNEY LIVE ALBUMS

Released 1981

Captured is Journey’s first live album, released on January 30, 1981. This album marked the end of the band’s successful run in the late ’70s into the ’80s with Steve Perry. The album charted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum, which attests to its commercial success.

The album features Steve Perry on lead vocals, Neal Schon on guitar, Ross Valory on bass, Jonathan Cain on keyboards, and Steve Smith on drums. The record was produced by Kevin Elson and Steve Perry. Captured was released on the Columbia Records label. The album was recorded during various shows in 1980 but primarily on the “Departure” tour.

• “Where Were You” – 3:22
• “Just the Same Way” – 3:37
• “Line of Fire” – 3:26
• “Lights” – 3:30
• “Too Late” – 3:44
• “Dixie Highway” – 6:51
• “Feeling That Way” – 3:14
• “Anytime” – 4:27
• “Do You Recall” – 3:26
• “Walks Like a Lady” – 7:05
• “La Do Da” – 7:02
• “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” – 5:16
• “Wheel in the Sky” – 5:03
• “Any Way You Want It” – 3:39
• “The Party’s Over (Hopelessly in Love)” – 3:42

Greatest Hits Live

Released 1998

Greatest Hits Live is not an official studio album by Journey, but a compilation of live performances released on October 13, 1998. It’s a compilation of recordings taken from various concerts, primarily during the period when Steve Perry was the lead vocalist.

This collection features Steve Perry on vocals, Neal Schon on guitar, Jonathan Cain on keyboards, Ross Valory on bass, and Steve Smith on drums. It was released on the Columbia Records label.

• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:19
• “Lights” – 3:20
• “Open Arms” – 3:21
• “Mother, Father” – 5:27
• “La Do Da” – 7:03
• “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” – 5:09
• “Who’s Crying Now” – 5:46
• “Ask the Lonely” – 3:23
• “Girl Can’t Help It” – 4:29

Live in Houston 1981: The Escape Tour

Released 2005

“Live in Houston 1981: The Escape Tour” is a live DVD/CD package by the American rock band Journey, released on November 15, 2005. The concert was recorded and filmed at The Summit in Houston, Texas on November 6, 1981, during the band’s tour for their then-newly released “Escape” album, which had been released in July of that year. The album peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart for music videos and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

The lineup for this live recording included Steve Perry on lead vocals, Neal Schon on lead guitar, Jonathan Cain on keyboards, Ross Valory on bass, and Steve Smith on drums. The album was produced by Steve Perry and Neal Schon.

• “Escape” – 5:17
• “Line of Fire” – 3:07
• “Lights” – 3:17
• “Stay Awhile” – 2:26
• “Open Arms” – 3:09
• “Mother, Father” – 5:22
• “Jonathan Cain Solo” – 1:53
• “Who’s Crying Now” – 5:41
• “Where Were You” – 3:18
• “Steve Smith Solo” – 3:54
• “Dead or Alive” – 3:30
• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:09
• “Stone in Love” – 5:00
• “Keep On Runnin'” – 4:01
• “Neal Schon Solo” – 2:21
• “Wheel in the Sky” – 5:56
• “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” – 5:14
• “Anyway You Want It” – 3:39

Escape & Frontiers Live in Japan

Released 2019

“Escape & Frontiers Live in Japan” was released on April 3, 2019, and captures Journey’s performance at the Budokan in Tokyo on February 7, 2017. This special live performance was a unique set where Journey played their “Escape” and “Frontiers” albums back-to-back in their entirety.

The lineup for this recording featured Arnel Pineda on lead vocals, Neal Schon on lead guitar, Ross Valory on bass, Jonathan Cain on keyboards, and Steve Smith on drums. The album was produced by Journey and was released through Eagle Vision.

• “Don’t Stop Believin'” – 4:15
• “Who’s Crying Now” – 5:01
• “Troubled Child” – 4:04
• “Frontiers” – 4:10

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Track Listing [ ]

• Feeling That Way
• Wheel In The Sky
• Somethin' To Hide
• Winds Of March
• Opened The Door
• Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'
• City Of The Angels
• When You're Alone (It Ain't Easy)
• Sweet And Simple
• Lovin' You Is Easy
• Just The Same Way
• Do You Recall
• Don't Stop Believin'
• Stone In Love
• Who's Crying Now
• Keep On Runnin'
• Still They Ride
• Lay It Down
• Dead Or Alive
• Mother, Father
• La Raza Del Sol
• Don't Stop Believin' (Live)
• Who's Crying Now (Live)
• Open Arms (Live)
• Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
• Send Her My Love
• After The Fall
• Edge Of The Blade
• Troubled Child
• Only The Young
• Ask The Lonely
• Only Solutions
• Girl Can't Help It
• Positive Touch
• Be Good To Yourself
• Once You Love Somebody
• Happy To Give
• Raised On Radio
• I'll Be Alright Without You
• It Could Have Been You
• The Eyes Of A Woman
• Why Can't This Night Go On Forever

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The album is considered “a declarative frequency and academic shift, as the world prepares to shift again, that redefines and rebuilds what is Country and Americana, and who gets to be included.”

Beyonce considers Cowboy Carter to the the “best music” she’s ever made.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

(Los Angeles, California; Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records; Friday, March 29, 2024) Beyoncé’s eighth studio album is available worldwide now. act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “16 CARRIAGES” on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.

“TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” landed across nine different genres on US music charts including Pop, Hot AC, Country, Rhythmic, Urban, and R&B, and making history with Beyoncé becoming the first Black female artist to reach No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and No. 1 on the Hot 100 Chart with a Country song. It also spent four weeks at the top of the UK music charts.

COWBOY CARTER , executive produced by Beyoncé, is about genres, all of them, while deeply rooted in Country. This is the work of an artist who thrives in her freedom to grow, expand, and create limitlessly. It makes no apologies, and seeks no permission in elevating, amplifying, and redefining the sounds of music, while dismantling accepted false norms about Americana culture. It pays homage to the past, honoring musical pioneers in Country, Rock, Classical, and Opera.

The album is a cornucopia of sounds that Beyoncé loves, and grew up listening to, between visits and eventually performances at the Houston Rodeo – Country, original Rhythm & Blues, Blues, Zydeco, and Black Folk. The album wraps itself in pure instrumentation in a celebratory authentic gumbo of sounds using among others, the accordion, harmonica, washboard, acoustic guitar, bass ukulele, pedal steel guitar, a Vibra-Slap, the mandolin, fiddle, Hammond B3 organ, tack piano, and the banjo. There’s also plenty of handclaps, horseshoe steps, boot stomps on hardwood floors and yes, those are Beyoncé’s nails as percussion.

“The joy of creating music is that there are no rules,” says Beyoncé. “The more I see the world evolving the more I felt a deeper connection to purity. With artificial intelligence and digital filters and programming, I wanted to go back to real instruments, and I used very old ones. I didn’t want some layers of instruments like strings, especially guitars, and organs perfectly in tune. I kept some songs raw and leaned into folk. All the sounds were so organic and human, everyday things like the wind, snaps and even the sound of birds and chickens, the sounds of nature.”

And the inspiration further takes into account Southern and Western culture beyond music, the Rodeo, Western films, and the stories of the original cowboys of the West. It was at the Rodeo where she first saw diversity and camaraderie among people who love Country music and an Americana lifestyle, steeped in community, culinary offerings, grills, and Western gear. And it was for everyone. Among the crowds were Black, Hispanic and Native American Cowboys, who made their valuable, authentic allowances to the culture. Their stories are synonymous with American history.

The music is wrapped around an outpouring of passionate, bold storytelling that captivates the listener with Beyoncé’s familiar, powerful voice at the center. Her vocals shine a blinding light on a narrative steeped in truth-telling, revealing hidden histories, and reveling in all the magic you seek when you take an intentional journey back to your roots. Beyoncé is a student of history, and she continues the American music masterclass that started with act i RENAISSANCE in 2022, that was a deep dive into dance music and its creators, and the celebration of those who lived in joy despite being made to feel like outliers.

On COWBOY CARTER the work of an artist who created on her own terms, in the absence of rules, persists boldly. The songs caress, cradle, and encourage the listener’s curiosity through 27 gifts of revolutionary surprises, erasing the limitations placed on genre-based music. As a producer, Beyoncé explores and experiments with chord and key changes effortlessly mixing genres, bending, and blending the unexpected to break down every wall of musical confinement. It is a rare body of work that could so seamlessly hosts remakes of classics like “BLACKBIIRD” by The Beatles and “JOLENE” by Dolly Parton with sonically diverse creations like “SWEET HONEY BUCKIN,” “RIIVER DANCE” and “II MOST WANTED.”

“My process is that I typically have to experiment,” Beyoncé says. “I enjoy being open to have the freedom to get all aspects of things I love out and so I worked on many songs. I recorded probably 100 songs. Once that is done, I am able to put the puzzle together and realize the consistencies and the common themes, and then create a solid body of work.”

The album is an experiment indeed. Each song is its own version of a reimagined Western film. She took inspiration from films like “Five Fingers For Marseilles,” “Urban Cowboy,” “The Hateful Eight, “Space Cowboys,” “The Harder They Fall” and “Killers of the Flower Moon,” often having the films playing on a screen during the recording process. Some aspects of the percussion were inspired by the ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ soundtrack, where it was more Bluegrass. This body of work undulates from singing cowboy and Blaxploitation to Spaghetti westerns and fantasy with Beyoncé weaving between personal experiences, honoring Black history, to exaggerated character building. The limited-edition vinyl depicts a microphone in the shape of a gun ala Thelma and Louise running from the law, but the gun is invisible, hyper exaggerated reality.

The character, Cowboy Carter was birth from these experiences and inspired by the original Black cowboys of the American West. The word cowboy itself was used in a derogatory way to describe the former slaves as “boys,” who were the most skilled and had the hardest jobs of handling horses and cattle, alike. In destroying the negative connotation, what remains is the strength and resiliency of these men who were the true definition of Western fortitude.

While RENAISSANCE was a stated rebirth after the Pandemic, COWBOY CARTER is a declarative frequency and academic shift, as the world prepares to shift again, that redefines and rebuilds what is Country and Americana, and who gets to be included. The album opens with “AMERIICAN REQUIEM,” a hymn-like alarm that incinerates old ideas about art and the people who create it.

Beyoncé ensconced herself with a stellar group of collaborators, including The-Dream, Pharrell, NO I.D., Raphael Saadiq, Ryan Tedder, Ryan Beatty, Swizz Beatz, Khirye Tyler, Derek Dixie, Ink, Nova Wav, Mamii, Cam, Tyler Johnson, Dave Hamelin, and Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter to find the secret gems in each song. The process, sometimes years in the making, often meant combining pieces of different recordings, changing the instrumentation here, adding a snare there, to land at the perfect spot in the right time.

“This album took over five years,” she says. “It’s been really great to have the time and the grace to be able to take my time with it. I was initially going to put COWBOY CARTER out first, but with the pandemic, there was too much heaviness in the world. We wanted to dance. We deserved to dance. But I had to trust God’s timing.”

And the musical alliance here includes contributions from an impressive list of artists as vocalists, musicians, and orators, including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Linda Martell, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Jon Batiste, Rhiannon Giddens, Nile Rodgers, Robert Randolph, Gary Clark, Jr., Willie Jones, Brittney Spencer, Shaboozey, Reyna Roberts, Tanner Adell and Tiera Kennedy.

COWBOY CARTER is the musical concoction you did not expect from the world’s most innovative artist and producer, who has made it the norm to push the boundaries in delivering art that challenges the senses. It’s about culture, legacy, and a critical addition to the American songbook from the most important and creative talent in a Century.

“I think people are going to be surprised because I don’t think this music is what everyone expects,” Beyoncé says, “but it’s the best music I’ve ever made.”

COWBOY CARTER is available now.

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