Asia - Asia (1982)

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Artist: Asia
Title: Asia
Year Of Release: 1982
Label: Geffen Records #2008-2 (US)
Genre: Progressive Rock
Quality: EAC Rip -> WavPack (Img+Cue, Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 00:44:21
Total Size: 344 / 145 Mb (Full Scans)
WebSite: Album Preview

This marriage of four players with impressive pedigrees proved to be the success story of 1982 when Asia's debut lodged itself at the top of the U.S. album charts for two months. The album spawned a massive number four single in "Heat of the Moment," a follow-up Top 20 hit in the sweeping "Only Time Will Tell," and a handful of other tracks that received heavy radio play despite going against the grain of the new wave styling of the day. Produced by Mike Stone, Asia's strengths were the powerful vocals of John Wetton, the nimble, classically tinged guitar work of Steve Howe, Geoffrey Downes' majestic keyboard playing, and anchoring the band, Carl Palmer's propulsive drumming. The lyrics are overwrought at moments, but there's no denying the epic grandeur of the music, which provided some much-needed muscle to radio at the time, and did so with style.

~ Tom Demalon, All Music

Track List:

01. Heat Of The Moment [3:55]
02. Only Time Will Tell [4:48]
03. Sole Survivor [4:52]
04. One Step Closer [4:18]
05. Time Again [4:49]
06. Wildest Dreams [5:11]
07. Without You [5:08]
08. Cutting It Fine [5:41]
09. Here Comes The Feeling [5:41]

Personnel:
John Wetton – lead vocal, bass guitar
Geoff Downes – keyboards, vocals
Steve Howe – guitars, vocals
Carl Palmer – drums, percussion

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