Yeah I know, Asia has been reduced to a running joke now. In 1982 Asia released their s/t debut, it was a massive success reaching #1 on the American billboard, going about four times platinum and it spawned the massive hit single, Heat of the Moment. After the success of their debut, the band just couldn't replicate the magic on later releases and today the band has been reduced to being a small bubble in 80's pop culture being referenced on movies like The 40 Year Old Virgin, and shows like South Park. But believe it or not but the band is still around and releasing albums...even though none of them ever matched the sales of their debut.
Asia was a supergroup that consisted of band members from King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Yes, to name drop some bands. They could be described as a progressive rock band but not Van der Graaf Generator prog, more of a pop rock/arena rock oriented version. This album isn't that bad, to be honest. I found it to be somewhat enjoyable, the band members progressive rock ties definitely show on the albums sound but overall the s/t has some great pop rock tracks and catchy choruses. My favorite songs on the album are Heat of the Moment, Soul Survivor, Wildest Dreams, and Here Comes the Feeling. It's a good, above-average album, nothing else. I wouldn't really recommend it to anyone except for those who don't really like the prog-rock genre and are curious about the band.
Favorite Songs: Heat of the Moment, Soul Survivor, Wildest Dreams, Here Comes the Feeling
The Verdict: 3.0
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