Studio Album · No. 2
Look into the Future Songwriting Credits by Journey
Produced by Glen Kolotkin, Journey · Engineered by Glen Kolotkin (recording), Mark Friedman (recording)
Holds writing credit on 7 of 8 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 8 documented
Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Journey carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Look into the Future continued Journey's progressive-rock approach with Glen Kolotkin and Mark Friedman engineering. Gregg Rolie remained the primary vocalist. The album improved on the debut's chart performance, peaking at #100 on the Billboard 200, and two singles were released ("On a Saturday Nite" and "She Makes Me (Feel Alright)"), but neither charted on the Hot 100. The album represents Journey in transition: the sophisticated instrumental musicianship of the early lineup had not yet found a vehicle for mainstream appeal.
Look into the Future is the 1976 second studio album by Journey, a progressive rock and hard rock release issued on Columbia Records that toned down the overt progressiveness of the band's debut while keeping its experimental edge. The lineup had narrowed to Gregg Rolie on keyboards and lead vocals, Neal Schon on guitar, Ross Valory on bass, and Aynsley Dunbar on drums, with Glen Kolotkin co-producing alongside the band. Singles included "On a Saturday Nite" and "She Makes Me (Feel Alright)," and the record contained a cover of The Beatles' "It's All Too Much" plus the lengthy title track. The album peaked at number 100 on the Billboard 200 and reached number 58 on Japan's Oricon chart. George Tickner co-wrote two songs before departing the group after this release.
Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
On a Saturday Nite
|
Gregg Rolie | Gregg Rolie | Glen KolotkinJourney | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
It's All Too Much
|
George Harold Harrison | George Harold Harrison | Glen KolotkinJourney | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Anyway
|
Gregg Rolie | Gregg Rolie | Glen KolotkinJourney | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
She Makes Me (Feel Alright)
|
Alex KashGregg Rolie | Neal SchonAlex KashGregg Rolie | Glen KolotkinJourney | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
You're on Your Own
|
Gregg Rolie | Neal SchonGeorge TicknerGregg Rolie | Glen KolotkinJourney | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Look into the Future
|
Gregg RolieDiane Valory | Neal SchonGregg RolieDiane Valory | Glen KolotkinJourney | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Midnight Dreamer
|
Gregg Rolie | Neal SchonGregg Rolie | Glen KolotkinJourney | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
I'm Gonna Leave You
|
Gregg Rolie | Neal SchonGregg RolieGeorge Tickner | Glen KolotkinJourney | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |