With the platinum triumph of
Infinity still ringing in their ears like coins in a slot machine,
Journey was now committed to completing their transformation from jazz fusion/prog rock mavens into arena rock superstars with their fifth album, 1979's
Evolution. This transition (also clearly illustrated by the futuristic insect gracing each album cover henceforth) would not come without its growing pains, however, and while producer
Roy Thomas Baker was back for a second go-round, original drummer
Aynsley Dunbar would be the first casualty of the band's new direction.
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