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Gravitas is the thirteenth studio album by British rock group Asia, released in 2014. It is the group's final studio album with vocalist/bassist John Wetton before his death in 2017 and the only one to feature guitarist Sam Coulson.
- 2013
- Progressive rock
- 19 March 2014
Apr 15, 2018 · Gravitas is the fourteenth studio album by British progressive rock band Asia, released on 25 March 2014. Written and produced by John Wetton and Geoff Downes, it is the group's first release...
History. Formation. 1981-1985: "Heat of the Moment" and early success. 1985-1991: Astra, breakup and new lineups. 1991-2006: Downes/Payne era. 2006-2013: "Original Asia" reunion. 2013-2017: Howe's retirement, Gravitas and hiatus. 2017-2018: Wetton's death and tour with Journey. 2019-present: Lineup changes, tour with Yes, and 40th Anniversary Tour.
- London, England
- Asia discography
- 1981–1986, 1989–present
Mar 19, 2014 · Find out more about how we review. 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. The 27 year-old Midlander might have played with Paul Gilbert, Tony ...
Absolutely. This is the sound Asia became renowned for over the years and with Gravitas, it is clear they haven’t fallen too far from the tree. This becomes apparent with album opener and first single Valkyrie.
