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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.
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It is under this new line-up that fourteenth album Gravitas has been born. If you were to ask someone to describe classic 80’s rock, you could take a fair stab at what they might be thinking. Strong heavy-hitting vocals, smooth solos and a plethora of synthesizers you say?
· Stats. Visit Our Friends At: Asia: Gravitas. People say the funniest things... for example, Asia drummer Carl Palmer suggested that Gravitas, the latest release from the resurgent Asia, reminded him of Van Halen! Really??
ASIA. 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.
Review Summary: An essential release for those seeking a reliable cure for insomnia. There are only two possible reasons why Asia are still releasing records; they genuinely get a kick out of churning out album after album of inoffensive arena rock or they need the cash.
Mar 24, 2014 · The best case for this is the power ballad “The Closer I Get To You.” It’s nearest descendant may be “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes” in that is starts off plaintively and builds to an enormous chorus, and closes with an even bigger version of that chorus.
Mar 24, 2014 · His influence on the "Gravitas" sound type isn't really palpable but ASIA never was a guitar band, so I think most of the Die-Hard Fans will give a strong positive appreciation and a warm welcome to Sam Coulson for having injected some new blood in the band without changing its characteristic bombastic aspect and its elegant instinct.