ASTRA

Asia

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2.59 | 287 ratings

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danzx

I read a positive review of this album and had to second the opinion. People unjustly dump on this album because Howe has departed and then label it as overtly pop.

Steve Howe is not missed by me at all on this album, as Mandy Meyer powerfully and melodically backs the core of Asia which is in my opinion the vocals of Wetton and the keys of Downes. Astra is very lush with melodies that linger. This album is far more progressive than the dismal Alpha which proceeded it.

Rock and Roll Dream which is the longest track is my favorite Asia song hands down. The shorter tracks have breaks in them similar to the first Asia, unlike the verse/chorus/verse of Alpha.

I can't say this is a five star album. I gave it five stars because within the Asia discography it is earned.

danzx | 5/5 | 2009-1-5

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