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  • Artist: Journey
  • Rating: StarHalf Star
  • Release Date: October 22, 1996
  • Total Time: 67:58
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

After a ten-year hiatus, Journey returned to recording in 1996 with Trial by Fire, an album that sounds as if no time had passed between it and the band's last album, Raised on Radio. Journey have been completely unaffected by any trend in popular music, whether it's hair metal, hip-hop, or alternative rock and, frankly, they're the better for it. Trial by Fire delivers exactly what any Journey fan wants -- anthemic rockers and sweeping power ballads. Steve Perry sounds as powerful as ever, while Neal Schon's accomplished guitar licks remain as tasty as ever. The songwriting, as before, is slightly hit-and-miss, with singles like "When You Love a Woman" and "Message of Love" standing out from the handful of mediocre album tracks. Which means, if you've enjoyed Journey in the past, you're certain to enjoy the best moments of Trial by Fire, but if their arena rock and radio-ready ballads have never agreed with you, the album will not change your mind. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Message of Love (Lyrics) Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, John Bettis Journey (5:36)
One More Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain Journey (5:28)
When You Love a Woman Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain Journey (4:08)
If He Should Break Your Heart Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain Journey (4:23)
Forever in Blue Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain Journey (3:36)
Castles Burning Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain, Jonathan Schon Journey (6:00)
Don't Be Down on Me Baby Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain, Jonathan Schon Journey (4:02)
Still She Cries Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain, Jonathan Schon Journey (5:04)
Colors of the Spirit (Lyrics) Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain, John Bettis, Jonathan Schon Journey (5:35)
When I Think of You Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain Journey (4:22)
Easy to Fall Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain Journey (5:16)
Can't Tame the Lion Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain Journey (4:33)
It's Just the Rain Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain Journey (5:14)
Trial by Fire Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain Journey (5:09)
Baby I'm a Leavin' You [Hidden Track] Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain Journey (2:48)

Credits

Steve Smith (Drums), Nancy Donald (Art Direction), Jonathan Cain (Guitar), Neal Schon (Vocals), Steve Perry (Vocals), Jonathan Cain (Keyboards), George Massenburg (Mixing), Steven Adler (Ell), Kevin Shirley (Engineer), Neal Schon (Guitar), Paulinho Da Costa (Percussion), Jonathan Cain (Guitar (Acoustic)), Glenn Parsons (Design), George Massenburg (Engineer), David Coleman (Design), Bob Levy (Engineer), Ross Valory (Bass (Electric)), Kevin Shirley (Producer), Kevin Shirley (Mixing), Ross Valory (Guitar (Bass)), David Campbell (String Arrangements), Irving Azoff (Managing Director), Jonathan Cain (Engineer), Jonathan Cain (Vocals), John "Wheels" Hurlbut (Engineer), Michael Halsband (Photography), Ross Valory (Vocals), George Marino (Mastering), David Coleman (Art Direction), John Kalodner (Producer)
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Trial by Fire
Studio album by Journey
Released October 22, 1996
Recorded 1996
Genre Rock
Length 1:15:02
Label Columbia
Producer Kevin Shirley
Professional reviews
Journey chronology
Time3
(1992)		 Trial by Fire
(1996)		 Greatest Hits Live
(1998)

Trial by Fire is the 10th studio album by American rock band Journey. Released on October 22, 1996, the album marked the reunion of the classic 1980s lineup, which had not recorded together since 1983's Frontiers. Trial by Fire was produced by Kevin Shirley, who continues to produce the band's albums until now.

Trial by Fire includes the Top 20 hit and Grammy nominated single "When You Love a Woman", which reached #12 and #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts respectively. "Message of Love", "When I think of You", and "If He Should Break Your Heart" were also popular adult contemporary hits and have both received significant radio airplay.

Trial by Fire was Journey's least successful album featuring vocalist Steve Perry and the only one to not accompany a supporting tour. Due to internal disputes over a tour as a result of his hip injury, Perry left the band. Drummer Steve Smith also quit, citing disinterest in the band without Perry.

On November 9, 1996, the album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200[1] and was eventually certified platinum in the United States by the RIAA. The band did not receive another platinum award until Revelation in 2008.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry except as noted. 

# Title Length
1. "Message of Love" (Schon, Cain, Perry, John Bettis) 5:34
2. "One More"   5:28
3. "When You Love a Woman"   4:07
4. "If He Should Break Your Heart"   4:23
5. "Forever in Blue"   3:35
6. "Castles Burning"   6:00
7. "Don't Be Down on Me Baby"   4:01
8. "Still She Cries"   5:04
9. "Colors of the Spirit" (Schon, Cain, Perry, Bettis) 5:41
10. "When I Think of You" (Cain, Perry) 4:21
11. "Easy to Fall"   5:15
12. "Can't Tame the Lion"   4:32
13. "It's Just the Rain"   5:19
14. "Trial By Fire" (Cain, Perry) 4:41
15. "Baby I'm Leaving You"   2:49
16. "I Can See It in Your Eyes" (Japanese-only bonus track on the original CD release, later added to the 2006 CD reissue) 4:12

Personnel

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References

  1. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=4963&aid=191360 Billboard charts
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Journey
Neal Schon • Ross Valory • Jonathan Cain • Deen Castronovo • Arnel Pineda
Gregg Rolie • George Tickner • Aynsley Dunbar • Robert Fleischman • Steve Perry • Steve Smith • Randy Jackson • Steve Augeri
Studio musicians: Stevie Roseman • Larrie Londin • Bob Glaub / Touring musicians: Prairie Prince • Mike Baird • Jeff Scott Soto
Studio albums
Journey • Look into the Future • Next • Infinity • Evolution • Departure • Escape • Frontiers • Raised on Radio • Trial by Fire • Arrival • Red 13 • Generations • Revelation
Live albums
Compilations
In the Beginning • Greatest Hits • The Ballade • Time³ • The Essential Journey • Open Arms~Greatest Hits
Soundtrack
Videos
Documentaries
Frontiers and Beyond  • Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey
Tours
Early Years Tour  • Look into the Future Tour (1976)  • Next Tour (1977)  • Infinity Tour (1978)  • Evolution Tour (1979)  • Departure Tour (1980)  • Escape Tour (1981)  • Frontiers Tour (1983)  • Raised on Radio Tour (1986)  • Arrival Tour (2001)  • Under the Radar Tour (2002)  • 30th Anniversary Tour (2005)  • Revelation Tour (2008-9)
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