ASIA

The tour-de-force of early 80's melodic rock! In fact,the best Symphonic A.O.R album ever! A classic that still stands the test of time..Fantastic songs,like "Heat Of The Moment","Sole Survivor","Here Comes The Feeling",the anti-war anthem "Wildest Dreams",the epic ballad "Without You".The spinechilling keyboard intro of "Only Time Will Tell" leads to one of the greatest anthems that were ever written.The bombastic keyboard sound of Asia and their outstanding melodies make this record an unforgettable experience! Wetton's voice, now thick & confident, soars as Geoff Downes and Carl Palmer get their pompous rocks off in the background. Howe's never rocked like this before or since: his lean, angular style is just perfect for the prog-rockers-straight-off-the-fat-farm approach. Mike Stone's wall of sound and Roger Dean's dragon artwork solidifies this as one of the best & most cohesive packages ever assembled. This is one of my desert island records,the crown achievement of four fantastic musicians who combined Symphonic Prog with melodic rock in a perfect way! Timeless music that will live forever.