GRAVITAS

Asia were never prog, AOR with ocasional prog leanings at best. Still, because of the musicians involved i (and i believe many like me) have tried time and time again to enjoy their work. Their debut (even though nothing special nor above average) is still their best and most inspired work. I wanted to refrain from producing a diatribe but having listened to this album i can't help but be angry. I can't fathom why musicians of this caliber, that are most likely well set in life, would willingly release such utter bland crap. This is uninspired music by numbers without any shadow of inventiveness, bite or emotion. All song structures are basic to the point of ridicule even by pop standards. It's so sad. My fault for even trying.