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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : Omega [Japan Edition] Year : 2010 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info:
"Omega" is the second album since the reformation of the four original
members of Asia, and it shows further musical, lyrical and even,
spiritual development within the band.
Sonically, what is most
noticeable about "Omega" is the presence of John Wetton's bass guitar
high in the mix. Along with Carl Palmer's stellar percussion work,
Asia's rhythm section provides a driving beat that hasn't been heard to
this extent on any previous Asia album. The opening track, "Finger on
the Trigger," is a real tour-de-force. Who said 60-year olds can't still
rock? Others like "Listen Children," and "Light the Way" rock with a
renewed energy.
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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : Aurora Year : 1986 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Asia’s debut album exploded onto the music scene in March 1982 with
several Top 10 singles and sales exceeding 7 million copies. This
“supergroup”, featuring bassist/vocalist John Wetton, drummer Carl
Palmer, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and guitarist Steve Howe, was the
logical successor to their collective bands of the 70s – Yes, ELP, King
Crimson, and The Buggles.
The group came together in the spring
of 1981. John Wetton’s acclaimed progressive rock band UK had collapsed a
few years earlier. With the help of manager Brian Lane, he wanted to
form a new group with guitarist Steve Howe, best known for his work with
British Prog superstars, Yes. Drummer Carl Palmer came into the fold
next, having just completed a decade of platinum releases and sold out
tours with Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Keyboardist Geoff Downes, who
replaced Rick Wakeman in Yes for the Drama album, had previously been
half of the pop duo The Buggles. They stormed the charts in 1979 with
the timeless classic “Video Killed The Radio Star”.
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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : Asia [Remastered] Year : 1982 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Speaking of the band...Wetton never sounded better than on Asia's
debut. With King Crimson, his voice always sounded hollow and grainy to
me. He got better as time went on. Steve Howe's guitar playing was still
excellent, and coupled with Geoff Downes on keyboards (who was in the
previous Yes line-up with Howe) there are some moments that recall their
Drama album from 1980. Carl Palmer on drums sounded excellent as well.
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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : Alpha Year : 1983 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info:
"Alpha" is the second studio album of Asia, released in 1983. It was
the final studio album featuring the original lineup until 2008's
Phoenix.
"Alpha" is dominated by the songwriting tandem of John
Wetton and Geoff Downes. All the tracks on the album are written by
Wetton/Downes, except for "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes", by Wetton
only. Steve Howe, guitarist and a key songwriting contributor on the
debut album, was left out due to reasons not entirely clear.
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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : Rare Year : 1999 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info: A super collection of rare tracks from the British rockers...Get them now...!!!
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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : Archiva 1 & 2 [Special Edition] Year : 1996 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info: Archiva Vol. 1 is a collection of outtakes and previously unreleased tracks by progressive rock band Asia.
The
band had previously completed work on the album Arena in 1995. When
they returned to their studio in 1996 they found that a pipe had burst
and had ruined thousands of pounds worth of equipment. Despite this a
large number of unreleased tracks which had failed to make the previous
three albums survived and were quickly considered for a new Asia
release.
"I Believe" is not the same track as on the Asia album Omega.
Archiva
Vol. 2 is the second part of a collection (see Archiva Vol. 1) of
outtakes and previously unreleased tracks by progressive rock band Asia.
The song "That Season" was later used on a re-release of Arena.
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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : XXX [Japan Edition] Year : 2012 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info: ASIA RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM “XXX” WITH ORIGINAL LINE-UP: GEOFF DOWNES, STEVE HOWE, CARL PALMER & JOHN WETTON
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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : Who Will Stop The Rain? Year : 1992 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info:
After Wetton's 1991 departure, vocalist/bassist John Payne joined the
band and, together with Downes, enlisted new musicians and led Asia
through to 2006. The first album with this line-up was Aqua, released in
June 1992. In addition to Downes and Payne, the album featured Howe,
Palmer, and guitarist Al Pitrelli (of Danger Danger, Megadeth and Alice
Cooper). Howe returned during the sessions having just left Yes again,
but Palmer would leave soon, committing to an ELP reunion, and was able
to play on just three songs. Session men then completed the drumming.
Downes' environmentalist single "Who Will Stop the Rain?" (originally
written for Max Bacon and the aborted Rain project, later appearing on
Bacon's album From the Banks of the River Irwell) attracted some radio
attention.
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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : Anthologia: The 20th Anniversary/Geffen Years Collection (1982-1990) Year : 2002 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info:
This is a must have collection for the fan of the original line-up of
Asia featuring John Wetton on lead vocals and Steve Howe on guitars. You
get the complete ASIA, ALPHA, ASTRA, and THEN & NOW albums in their
entirety + all 3 of the B-Sides that were originally included on THE
VERY BEST OF a couple years back.
Advantages of ANTHOLOGIA over THE
VERY BEST OF include non-edited versions of SOLE SURVIVOR & HERE
COMES THE FEELING, and the original track listing is kept throughout all
3 albums with the B-Sides appearing at the end of each respective
album.
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Artist : Asia Country : UK Release : Acoustic & Electric Year : 2008 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info: Rare cd consisting of acoustic and electric versions of Asia'a hits.
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