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Mar 19, 2014 · Asia watchers can be forgiven for approaching Gravitas with caution. The band return after the disintegration of a reunion of their original line-up, and introduces Sam Coulson, a largely unknown Englishman, in the place of Steve Howe.
- Dave Ling
After having reunited in 2006, displacing the John Payne-fronted version of the band, the original line-up of Asia surprised me with the very strong live album and concert video Fantasia - Live In Tokyo.
This is Asia doing what they do and doing it well, through a collection of melodic, gently Progressive, mid-paced Rock with hooks and memorable choruses. If you haven't been seduced by Palmer, Wetton, Downes and Howe, now Coulson, before, then you won't be here either.
Category: Progressive / Rock. Album: Gravitas. Stars: 3.5. Blurb: Presenting fine musicianship, catchy songwriting, and a relaxed atmosphere in equal measure, the latest album from ASIA falls just short of brilliance, but still offers no small amount of satisfaction.
Album Review: Asia – Gravitas. 2 min read. British supergroup Asia have gone through a revolving roster of personnel since their formation in 1981.
Mar 21, 2014 · Almost two years after the release of “XXX” comes “Gravitas”, a brand-new studio album from dinosaurs Asia, introducing new guitar virtuoso Sam Coulson who took the place of Steve Howe.
Asia is absolutely delighted to announce The Heat of The Moment Tour, headlined by Asia and also featuring Focus, Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash and Curved Air and MC’d by artist Roger Dean.
