This group is supurb. This album is one of the best but I love them all. Wetten and Downes can do no wrong in my book. A tight, melodic sound. I have the highest regards for this band.
GREAT MUSIC. ENJOY...more.
Asia was formed as a 'supergroup' of talented musicians, similar to Led Zeppelin. The results here are outstanding. I can (and have) listened to this album over and over. It reminds me how bad todays' (post-mtv) popular 'music' is.
When the super-group Asia came together, there were some big expectations that followed the group. John Wetton (from King Crimson and UK), Steve Howe (from Yes), Geoff Downs (from Yes and the lesser-known Buggles), and Carl Palmer (from ELP...more.
I remember when "heat of the moment" was first being played on the radio (I was about 12), i thought it was ok but it didn't really turn me on to asia ... yet. It wasn't until i heard "Time...more.
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Ok, I didn't give it 4 stars because being a purist I didn't like the stuff from the later albums (after Astra) as much as those early stuff. But I have fond memories as a teenager listening to Asia...more.