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Asia is the debut studio album by English rock supergroup Asia, released in 1982. According to both Billboard and Cashbox, it was the #1 album in the United States for the year 1982. It contains their biggest hit "Heat of the Moment", which reached #4 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- June–November 1981
- Mike Stone
- 8 March 1982
This article presents the discography of British progressive rock band Asia . Albums. Studio albums. Live albums. Compilation albums. EPs. Singles. Notes: A ^ - Single released in Japan. C ^ - released in UK/Europe. D ^ - released in Europe. Music videos. References. ^ a b Peak chart positions for releases charting in the UK:
TitleAlbum DetailsPeak Chart Positions(jpn[4])Asia in Asia - Live at The Budokan, ...Released: 2022 Recorded: 6 December 1983 ...—The Official Bootlegs, Volume OneReleased: 2021 Recorded: 3 May 1982 at ...—Aurora (Live)Released: 2021 Recorded: 10 November 1992 ...—Symfonia - Live in Bulgaria 2013 (with ...Released: 2017 Recorded: 21 September ...—- 13
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- Asia (1982) Released in 1982, Asia stands as the band’s debut album and by far their most successful release of their career. The band’s lineup consisted of John Wetton on vocals, bass guitars, Geoff Downes on keyboards Steve Howe on guitars and Carl Palmer on drums.
- Alpha. Released in 1983, the band’s second album was not as successful as the first but still did well from a commercial standpoint. The band’s lineup was the same as the first album.
- Astra. Released in 1985. The band’s third album Astra saw the first lineup change as Mandy Meyer replaced Steve Howe on guitar. The album also featured a guest appearance by the The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Then And Now. Released in 1990, this album was combination of a greatest hits package on one side and a five new songs on the other. Side On (The Hits) Only Time Will Tell (4:46)
The album's cover artwork was designed by Asia longtime collaborator Roger Dean. On 30 January 2014, Wetton revealed the album's track listing through Asia's official website and talked about each song from the album. The album was released on 24 March 2014 and reached Number 1 in the Progressive Rock Chart for emusic on 27 March.
- London, England
- Asia discography
- 1981–1986, 1989–present
Asia - Album Cover Art Gallery. The Music of Asia. Formed: 1981. Official Site: Original Asia. A post-prog gathering of former members of such luminaries as King Crimson, Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. The music, while at times reminiscant of their earlier work, was geared more toward a radio-friendly playlist.
Debut album by progressive rock supergroup Asia, released in March of 1982. Asia presents a hook-heavy blend of progressive rock and arena rock, and was massively successful on release, reaching #1 on the Billboard charts, becoming the #1 album in the United States for the year, as well as spawning a Top 10 hit ( Heat Of The Moment) and a Top ...
