Asia – Asia

Asia – Asia

Released in 1982, Asia is the hugely successful self-titled debut album from the rock supergroup featuring John Wetton, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer, and Geoff Downes. Combining the musicianship of progressive rock with polished songwriting and arena-sized hooks, the album became one of the defining rock releases of the 1980s and remains Asia's best-known work.

Blending AOR, progressive rock, melodic rock, and classic rock, Asia delivers soaring vocals, memorable keyboard melodies, powerful guitar work, and anthemic choruses throughout. Produced by Mike Stone, the album topped charts around the world and introduced the band's distinctive sound to a global audience.

The album opens with the timeless hit Heat Of The Moment, one of the decade's most recognisable rock anthems, before Only Time Will Tell continues with its unforgettable melody and polished production. Sole Survivor, One Step Closer, and Time Again complete Side A with a blend of driving rhythms, intricate musicianship, and memorable songwriting.

Side B continues with the energetic Wildest Dreams, followed by the emotional Without You and the progressive flourishes of Cutting It Fine. The album closes with the epic Here Comes The Feeling, bringing this classic debut to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion.

Selling millions of copies worldwide, Asia remains an essential album for fans of classic rock, progressive rock, melodic rock, and 1980s AOR. Featuring some of the genre's finest musicians and packed with timeless songs, it stands as one of the defining rock albums of its era.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Heat Of The Moment – 3:50
2. Only Time Will Tell – 4:44
3. Sole Survivor – 4:48
4. One Step Closer – 4:16
5. Time Again – 4:45

Side B

1. Wildest Dreams – 5:10
2. Without You – 5:04
3. Cutting It Fine – 5:35
4. Here Comes The Feeling – 5:42