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Asia - Alpha (1983) [1995, MCA Victor, MVCG-18502]
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Asia - Alpha (1983)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & M4A(Tracks) & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
1995 | MCA Victor, MVCG-18502 | ~ 273 or 275 or 103 Mb | Scans(jpg, 600dpi) -> 94 Mb
Progressive Rock
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & M4A(Tracks) & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
1995 | MCA Victor, MVCG-18502 | ~ 273 or 275 or 103 Mb | Scans(jpg, 600dpi) -> 94 Mb
Progressive Rock
"Alpha" is the second album by the "supergroup", and once again comprises entirely of shorter, more commercially orientated songs than those of the members' previous groups. The album is very much a follow on from the band's debut album, but benefits from the famous four knowing each other that bit better, and thus working more cohesively together.
John Wetton's "The smile has left your eyes" is easily the best track, The song is essentially a power ballad, which would not sound out of place on a Boston album. it's interesting that as a mark of respect, the band will not perform it in his absence, but Wetton regularly includes it in his live set.
There are many other highlights throughout the album. "The heat goes on" and "Don't cry" were excellent and highly commercial singles, but virtually any of the tracks could have been selected for single release.
"Open your eyes" closes the album in a slightly more progressive manner. It opens with a segment of "Mars" from the planets suite by Holst before bursting into a supremely powerful and melodic number. The track has a great final section, which builds to the instrumental finale.
As has been said many times before, Asia do not make prog as we know it, despite the pedigree of the members. This is first class stuff nonetheless.by Easy Livin, progarchives
Asia - Alpha (1983):
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Asia - Alpha (1983) [1995, MCA Victor, MVCG-18502]
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Tracklist:
01. Don't Cry (3:33)
02. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (3:13)
03. Never in a Million Years (3:47)
04. My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want) (4:50)
05. The Heat Goes On (4:58)
06. Eye to Eye (3:12)
07. The Last to Know (4:39)
08. True Colors (3:51)
09. Midnight Sun (3:48)
10. Open Your Eyes (6:27)
Musicians:
Geoff Downes – Keyboards
Steve Howe – Guitars
Carl Palmer – Drums
John Wetton – Vocals and Bass Guitars
Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 3 from 29. August 2011
EAC extraction logfile from 8. May 2014, 17:38
Asia / Alpha
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EAC extraction logfile from 8. May 2014, 17:38
Asia / Alpha
Used drive : SlimtypeDVD A DS8A5SH Adapter: 0 ID: 1
Read mode : Secure
Utilize accurate stream : Yes
Defeat audio cache : Yes
Make use of C2 pointers : No
Read offset correction : 6
Overread into Lead-In and Lead-Out : No
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Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Native Win32 interface for Win NT & 2000
Used output format : User Defined Encoder
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Additional command line options : -V -8 -T "Date=%year%" -T "Genre=%genre%" %source%
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Copy CRC 60D52888
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Asia - Alpha (1983) [1995, MCA Victor, MVCG-18502]
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