14.01.2008.
Asia - Asia (1982) (@256)
(Review from progarchives.com, progreviews.com)
Asia began with the apparent demise of Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, two of the flagship bands of British progressive rock.
Though comprised of members of Yes, King Crimson and ELP, Asia sound nothing like any of those bands, nor were they trying to. Asia were rooted firmly in the AOR-influenced pop-rock school of the early 80's, groups distinguished as much by the amount of mousse they put in their hair and the guitar-shaped keyboards they wielded as by any specific sound they all possessed.
Every song has a strong hook, and an infectious melody. The band members are all masters of their crafts, so it goes without saying that the musicianship is of the highest quality. From the opening "Heat of the moment", the soaring guitars, and big sounding keyboards provide the perfect complement to John Wetton’s criminally underrated singing ability.
Progressive fans expecting a King Crimson/Yes/ELP hybrid, or even another UK, will be bitterly disappointed. Getting past these trappings, though, the music can be pretty enjoyable.
Line-up :
- Geoffrey Downes / keyboards and vocals
- Steve Howe / guitars and vocals
- Carl Palmer / drums and percussion
- John Wetton / lead vocal and bass guitar
Track List :
01. Heat Of The Moment (3:54)
02. Only Time Will Tell (4:48)
03. Sole Survivor (4:51)
04. One Step Closer (4:18)
05. Time Again (4:48)
06. Wildest Dreams (5:11)
07. Without You (5:07)
08. Cutting It Fine (5:40)
09. Here Comes The Feeling (5:40)
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Original Post Date : 4 Nov 2007 | 6:26 PM
