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Asia - Aria (1994) {Japan 1st Press}

Posted By: popsakov

Date: 15 Jan 2023 20:26:35

Asia - Aria (1994) {Japan 1st Press}
EAC Rip | WavPack (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 386 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 153 Mb
Full Scans | 00:48:15 | RAR 5% Recovery
Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Arena Rock | Warner Music Japan #WPCP-5830

Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, and Carl Palmer surprised everyone when they re-formed Asia in 1992, with a new singer (John Payne) and a second guitarist (Al Pitrelli). Even more surprising was the fact that Aqua – the album no one had been expecting – was quite impressive, arguably superior to its three predecessors. What could easily have been an isolated one-shot experience turned into a continuing success story when Downes returned to the studios two years later, but without Howe and Palmer. The latter was replaced by drummer Michael Sturgis. Howe, of course, could not be "replaced" (that would have been an insult to his talent) – so Pitrelli thus became the sole guitarist of the band. Asia, now a quartet, nonetheless managed to release yet another amazing album. This is in most part due to Payne's vocals and Downes' creative mind. The album does start off with a few weaknesses, but as the music flows and you move deeper into the tracks, melodies become richer and more intricate, and the lyrics more interesting. The fourth track, "Summer," is a great song; "Sad Situation" is a marvel; and "Don't Cut the Wire" a work of art. The second half of the record is near-perfect, from the romantic "Feels Like Love" to the symphonic "Aria," which makes for a great finale. The weakest part is the chorus of "Enough's Enough." A great investment, if you like this type of music.

~ Alex S. Garcia, All Music

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Track List:

01. Anytime [0:04:57.25]
02. Are You Big Enough? [0:04:07.45]
03. Desire [0:05:20.37]
04. Summer [0:04:06.53]
05. Sad Situation [0:03:59.27]
06. Don't Cut The Wire (Brother) [0:05:20.00]
07. Feels Like Love [0:04:49.63]
08. Remembrance Day [0:04:18.50]
09. Enough's Enough [0:04:37.00]
10. Military Man [0:04:10.35]
11. Aria [0:02:27.02]

Personnel:
Geoffrey Downes - Keyboards, Vocals
John Payne - Bass, Lead vocals
Al Pitrelli - Guitar
Mike Sturgis - Drums

EAC Log

Exact Audio Copy V1.2 from 12. August 2016

EAC extraction logfile from 26. February 2018, 21:54

Asia / Aria [WPCP-5830]

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