Evolution is the fifth studio album by American rock band Journey, released in March 1979 by Columbia Records.

They retained Roy Thomas Baker (best known for his work with Queen) as producer, but drummer Aynsley Dunbar was replaced with Smith, formerly with Ronnie Montrose's band.

[6] "Just the Same Way" featured original lead vocalist Gregg Rolie along with Steve Perry.

Record World said that the single "Too Late" "takes the rock ballad to new limits with a call & response hookline and Neal Schon's dashing guitar break.

"[10] The Globe and Mail concluded that "all the songs here could well have originated at the same session as the numbers on the previous album, and that suggests stagnation.