Great super group with members from Yes, ELP and King Crimson this was just a small sample of their sound! Can’t beat Carl Palmer on drums. Dive into this short run group guys!!
Saw Asia at the Santa Monic Auditorium sometime in the '80s. (I'm a longtime Yes/ELP fan) Carl Palmer performed the last totally indulgent (albeit excellent) drum solo that i can recall seeing at a concert. It bordered on a parody.
I get what you mean about this song. The chorus, which is usually where everyone joins and sings along, sleeps on, and the verses are more pronounced. Oh well… we still tried to dance to it….
Not a big fan of the band but I did win two tickets to see them, plus I didn’t want to pass up the chance to see Steve Howe of Yes , Carl Palmer of ELP and John Wetton of King Crimson. This is the perfect example of the sum not equal to the individual parts. IMHO
Asia was to me the ultimate sell-out band. Great musicians reduced to tunes engineered to appeal to the masses. And to do so, they dumbed it all down. The worst of it is when I mindlessly start enjoying it.
All of these guys spent the 70s creating interesting unique music, and then via Asia, spent the 80s undermining the great stuff they did in the prior decade. IMHO. Some people love it but not my sad cup of tea.
There is still some proggish leanings on this album .. for pop rock songs they get fairly busy at this times ..Heat of the Moment is the most basic song on this debut
nobody asked me soooo ... b. '65 raised on classic detroit rock radio , this came out as the genre was evolving & I just didn't connect to thier 'pop'ness sound . oh I still haven't evolved with them
Just one of those amazing songs from the times! We could never get enough of this song! Brings back Great memories for sure!
Asia was a go to for a bunch of us in the summer of 1982, along with some Van Halen, Judas Priest, Rainbow and Kansas (Vinyl Confessions).
That's how I remember it, as well.
As an 11 year old back in 1982, I used to crank this tune on my Walkman while getting lost at the mall. Good times.
I love this song & this group. 💜💜💜 Saw them live playing at a Chicago festival. Be still my 💜!
Anytime I hear this song, I’m 12 years old again.. First three songs on this album are all 🔥🔥
I haven’t heard this in ages, thanks for reminding me how great it is guys!
Great super group with members from Yes, ELP and King Crimson this was just a small sample of their sound! Can’t beat Carl Palmer on drums. Dive into this short run group guys!!
Saw this group several times. First was May of 1982 Chicago Auditorium Theatre was about the 12th date on their first US tour.
Always a fan of your work, gentlemen.
‘Time Again’ is the best song on the album
Agreed.
Saw Asia at the Santa Monic Auditorium sometime in the '80s. (I'm a longtime Yes/ELP fan) Carl Palmer performed the last totally indulgent (albeit excellent) drum solo that i can recall seeing at a concert. It bordered on a parody.
Old friend Steve Howe from Yes on lead guitar.
Steve Howe said he got this sound by putting all his amps in a room with stone walls
Better than most contrived bands. Great roots.
I can definitely hear 6:25 these verses on a U.K. Or King crimson record.
"You framed an Asia poster!?"
It's some goats in that group fellas 😅
Mornin good sirs!
I get what you mean about this song. The chorus, which is usually where everyone joins and sings along, sleeps on, and the verses are more pronounced. Oh well… we still tried to dance to it….
Cool! Haven't heard since it came out! Guitar player Steve Howe didn't sound this big with the band YES!! Great Job Guys! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
82 ist Not too late for disco, many artists change their Style from rock too rock/disco, Queen, rod stuart and many Others.
80s super group. Had 3 or 4 great songs, then disappeared. Their members had been with other successful groups before they go together.
Not a big fan of the band but I did win two tickets to see them, plus I didn’t want to pass up the chance to see Steve Howe of Yes , Carl Palmer of ELP and John Wetton of King Crimson. This is the perfect example of the sum not equal to the individual parts. IMHO
I saw them several times and did enjoy that but I would be in agreement with your conclusion.
Asia was to me the ultimate sell-out band. Great musicians reduced to tunes engineered to appeal to the masses.
And to do so, they dumbed it all down. The worst of it is when I mindlessly start enjoying it.
All of these guys spent the 70s creating interesting unique music, and then via Asia, spent the 80s undermining the great stuff they did in the prior decade. IMHO. Some people love it but not my sad cup of tea.
This. Asia was a sad epitaph to some great artists. Individually, I loved those guys but they went Top 40.
There is still some proggish leanings on this album .. for pop rock songs they get fairly busy at this times ..Heat of the Moment is the most basic song on this debut
The whole album has no fillers
All the songs masterfully crafted.
There are better songs. Really was an album to own
nobody asked me soooo ... b. '65 raised on classic detroit rock radio , this came out as the genre was evolving & I just didn't connect to thier 'pop'ness sound . oh I still haven't evolved with them
sorry eh
HATE this song. I consider it the death of progressive rock. Waaaaay too Pop.