Frontiers: Journey’s Leap Forward (1983)

 Journey’s 1983 album Frontiers marked a turning point for one of rock’s most iconic bands—balancing arena-shaking anthems with emotional depth and polished studio craft. In this episode, we dig into the album’s creation at the height of Journey’s fame, and unpack how lineup chemistry, label pressure, and sonic experimentation shaped the record. From MTV-era triumphs to songs that almost didn’t make the cut, we chart the legacy of Frontiers and its role in defining Journey’s sound for generations of fans.