''Look into the Future'' is the second studio album by Journey. It was released in January 1976 by

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. For their second album, the members of Journey toned down the overt progressiveness of their first, self-titled release, in favor of a more focused approach. Despite that, ''Look into the Future'' still retains some of the experimental approach and sound of the debut, especially in the title track and "I'm Gonna Leave You". The album also features a cover version of

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. The title track is the longest recorded Journey song. Rhythm guitarist

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left the band after having co-written two songs for this album, leaving members

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(keyboards/lead vocals),

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(guitar),

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(bass) and

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(drums).

Track listing

Personnel

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– keyboards,

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Production * Glen Kolotkin – co-producer, engineer * Mark Friedman – engineer * George Horn – mastering * Rick Narin – artwork * Ethan Russell – photography

Charts

References

External links

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