Freshly remastered by Adam Ayan from the original stereo master tapes under the personal supervision of Steve Perry and archival producer John Jackson, we have here a 2024 reissue of JOURNEY‘s “Greatest Hits“.
The album features 16 essential Journey classics including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” “Who’s Crying Now,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Open Arms,” “Faithfully,” “Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’,” “Lights” and “Wheel In The Sky” PLUS “When You Love a Woman,” an added bonus track from Legacy’s 2006 CD reissue of Journey – Greatest Hits.
Steve Perry recently reflected on creating the new edition of Journey – Greatest Hits: “When Sony contacted John Jackson and me to oversee the remastering of the original analog tapes from flat masters to 192K HD, I was very excited to revisit them once again. We contacted Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering and the process began. Because of the many different studios and many years between all these recordings, it took almost one year to complete.
As it was nearing completion, I realized that –sonically and musically– this was not just another compilation, but was turning into a classic sounding new LP. This was my hope for these recordings made from a time when we were at our best. Please enjoy these timeless performances. – Sincerely, Steve Perry”
Do we need a new 2024 remaster of JOURNEY’s “Greatest Hits”? Well, yes. The album needed at least a fresh mastering to update playback clarity on modern players. ”Greatest Hits (2024 Remaster)” now sounds great from your hi-end equipment to the car or the iPod.
A CLASSIC
Tracklist:
01. Only the Young (2024 Remaster) (04:04)
02. Don't Stop Believin' (2024 Remaster) (04:10)
03. Wheel in the Sky (2024 Remaster) (04:14)
04. Faithfully (2024 Remaster) (04:26)
05. I'll Be Alright Without You (2024 Remaster) (04:34)
06. Any Way You Want It (2024 Remaster) (03:23)
07. Ask the Lonely (2024 Remaster) (03:54)
08. Who's Crying Now (2024 Remaster) (05:02)
09. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [2024 Remaster] (05:26)
10. Lights (2024 Remaster) (03:10)
11. Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' (2024 Remaster) (03:52)
12. Open Arms (2024 Remaster) (03:19)
13. Girl Can't Help It (2024 Remaster) (03:51)
14. Send Her My Love (2024 Remaster) (03:54)
15. Be Good to Yourself (2024 Remaster) (03:52)
16. When You Love a Woman (2024 Remaster) (04:08)
Journey – Greatest Hits (2024 Remaster), MP3+FLAC