''Look into the Future'' is the second studio album by

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. It was released in January 1976 by

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. For their second album, the members of Journey toned down the overt progressiveness of their first, self-titled release, in favor of a more focused approach. Despite that, ''Look into the Future'' still retains some of the experimental approach and sound of the debut, especially in the title track and "I'm Gonna Leave You". The album also features a cover version of

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" from the 1968 '' Yellow Submarine'' film and 1969

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. The title track was the longest recorded Journey song until 1980, when "Destiny" from ''

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'' would claim that honor. Rhythm guitarist

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left the band after having co-written two songs for this album, leaving members

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(keyboards/lead vocals),

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(guitar),

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(bass) and

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(drums).

Track listing

Personnel

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Production * Glen Kolotkin – co-producer, engineer * Mark Friedman – engineer * George Horn – mastering * Rick Narin – artwork * Ethan Russell – photography

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