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Released: 2021. Recorded: 10 November 1992 at Town & Country Club (London, UK), 21 September 1997 at Stadthalle (Bruchsal, Germany), 4 June 1992 at Koseinenkin Kaikan (Osaka, Japan), 21 November 1992 at Chestnut Cabaret (Philadelphia, US), 5 October 1994 at Alter Wartesaal (Cologne, Germany) Label: Secret Records. —.
Asia presents a hook-heavy blend of progressive rock and arena rock, and was massively successful on release, reaching #1 on the Billboard charts, becoming the #1 album in the United States for the year, as well as spawning a Top 10 hit (Heat Of The Moment) and a Top 20 hit (Only Time Will Tell).
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Feb 24, 2023 · The game-changing, self-titled debut album from a brand-new group named Asia was released on March 8, 1982. Though the band responsible was a fresh entity, its four members could not have been any more familiar.
- Dave Ling
Asia biography. Founded in London, UK in 1981 - Hiatus between 1986-1989 - Still active as of 2018. ASIA were formed by Steve HOWE (YES), John WETTON (KING CRIMSON, URIAH HEEP, UK ETC.), Geoff DOWNES (YES, BUGGLES) and Carl PALMER (ELP).
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Released in 1982, Asia stands as the band’s debut album and by far their most successful release of their career. The band’s lineup consisted of John Wetton on vocals, bass guitars, Geoff Downes on keyboards Steve Howe on guitars and Carl Palmer on drums Side One: Heat Of The Moment Only Time Will Tell Soul Survivor “One Step Closer” Time Again Sid...
Released in 1983, the band’s second album was not as successful as the first but still did well from a commercial standpoint. The band’s lineup was the same as the first album. Side One: Don’t Cry The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (John Wetton) Never In A Million Years My Own Time (I’ll Do What I Want) The Heat Goes On Side Two: Eye To Eye The Last To K...
Released in 1985. The band’s third album Astra saw the first lineup change as Mandy Meyer replaced Steve Howe on guitar. The album also featured a guest appearance by the The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Side One: Go Voice of America Hard On Me Wishing Rock And Roll Dream Side Two: Countdown To Zero Love Now Till Eternity Too Late Suspicion After T...
Released in 1990, this album was combination of a greatest hits package on one side and a five new songs on the other. Side On (The Hits) Only Time Will Tell (4:46) Heat of the Moment (3:52) Wildest Dreams (5:10) Don’t Cry (3:40) The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (John Wetton) (3:14) Side Two (New Songs) Days Like These Prayin’ 4 A Miracle Am I In Love?...
Released in 1992. Aquasaw the departure of lead vocalist John Wetton. It also saw the return of Steve Howe in a limited capacity. New members of the band included the great Al Pitrelli, on guitar and John Payne on lead vocals and bass. Returning members included Geoff Downes and Carl Palmer CD Track Listing Aqua I Who Will Stop The Rain Lay Down Yo...
Released in 1994. The Aria album saw the arrival of Michael Sturgis on drums replacing Carl Palmer. Also still on board were Geoff Downes on keys John Payne on vocals and bass and smoking Al Pitrelli on guitar. 1. Anytime 2. Are You Big Enough? 3. Desire (John Payne/Andy Nye/Geoff Downes) 4. Summer 5. Sad Situation 6. Don’t Cut The Wire (Brother) 7...
Released in 1996. This was a very different sounding Asia album that featured many different musicians playing on the CD. Those musicians included Geoff Downes on keys, John Payne on vocals and bass, Aziz Ibrahim on guitars, Elliott Randall on guitars, Michael Sturgis on drums and special guest appearances by Hotei Tomoyasu on lead guitar on the al...
Released in 1999. This is an instrumental only album that features just Geoff Downes and John Payne. In reality it’s not really an Asia album but that’s what they called it. CD Track Listing “The Waterfall” “The Journey Begins” “The Seasons” “The Gods” “The Whales” “The Journey Continues” “The Reservation” “The Bears” “Under the Seas” “At the Grave...
Released in 2001. Aura is an album that was all over the place from a musical standpoint. It featured more different musicians on an Asia album than any other record the group ever released. It was fueled by the two main members at the time Geoff Downes and John Payne. Other musicians on the albums also included four different drummers in Chris Sla...
Released in 2004. On this record the band was set at Geoff Downes on keyboards, John Payne on vocals and bass, Guthrie Govan on guitars and Chris Slade on drums. It was also the first Asia album to not start with an A in the title. Rare was the exception but a lot of people don’t feel that’s an official Asia album.
- Brian Kachejian
30th Anniversary ASIA Box Set Includes: • Original album CD. • Remastered CD for the ASIA 30th Anniversary Box Set. • Rarities "The Unplugged Gems" CD taken from rare appearances on VH1 and Sirius XM “Artist Confidential” broadcasts. • ASIA 30 Years On Documentary. The complete story behind the biggest super group of the 80s!
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Oct 12, 2021 · With the release of 2 ASIA box sets in 2021, I'd thought I'd tidy up and re-share these interviews I did years ago - one with John Wetton [2008] and one with Geoff Downes [2012]. Earlier this year BMG released The Reunion Albums slipbox [5CDs], and next month will release The Official Live Bootlegs :….
