To be honest, I don't care for this band anymore. Asia was my first "true love" as far as bands go, but recently their come back has lead to nothing but disappointment for me
I first saw them when they reunited for their '06/'07 XXV tour (still have my shirt) I was by far the youngest person there who knew every song by heart, and who was singing along. That show was pretty good, but Carl Palmer was really bad... completely off time, and his drum solo was nothing short of an embarrassment (he drop his sticks so many times)
The second time was after Phoenix came out. Phoenix was ok... there were some nice gems on it but nothing like Asia, Alpha, or even Astra. Anyways, they opened for Yes, and needless to say, I was horribly disappointed. They played the worst songs off the new album and did acoustic versions of some of their greats like Don't Cry and Only Time Will Tell. I think John Wetton was drunk and Carl Palmer was drumming to the songs he was listening to in his head. completely off time. may as well have been a high school band playing their first gig.
Finally, to bring it full circle, Omega.... Really?
Need I say more?
Asia, just die already..