Track Listing

1. Never Again
2. Nothing's Forever
3. Heroine
4. Sleeping Giant / No Way Back / Reprise
5. Alibis
6. I Will Remember You
7. Shadow Of A Doubt
8. Parallel Worlds / Vortex / Deya
9. Wish I'd Known All Along
10. Orchard Of Mines
11. Over And Over
12. An Extraordinary Life

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3719 in Music
• Released on: 2008-04-15
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.com
Asia’s eponymously titled debut album in 1982 was both ecstatically received and the biggest selling album of the year. It spawned a trio of US top 10 singles in "Heat of the Moment", "Only Time Will Tell" and "Sole Survivor." Over the greater part of the 80s, Asia racked up 15 million in global record sales.

Rising from the ashes in 2008, the Multi-Platinum Supergroup Asia returns with "Phoenix," the first new album featuring the original line up in 25 years. With a revered musical pedigree, Geoff Downes (Yes, The Buggles), Steve Howe (Yes), Carl Palmer (ELP), and John Wetton (King Crimson) have returned to their hit making roots. Featuring the anthemic lead track "Never Again", and the poignant "An Extraordinary Life," Asia’s revived the sound that made them radio staples.

Customer Reviews

A major letdown
I ususally don't give bad reviews, but I had to sound off on this. I am a big Asia fan. I stuck by them when the put out Keepin' The Summer Alive. I was glad to see their reunion and resurgence over the past few years. I saw them in concert last year, and they blew me away. I even liked both ICON albums. When I heard they were recording I was overjoyed. Then I heard the album. As one British music critic put it (and he is usually very fair in his reviews) - "this album makes Air Supply sound metal!" There is no spark here. The album hardly rocks. Where is Carl Palmer's great driving playing and exciting drum fills? Where are Steve Howe's usually mind-blowing guitar solos? Do these guys think they are Chicago circa 1983? that's what this album sounds like. Very dissapointing

Good quality, fast delivery.
The product was of a good quality and it was delivered very fast. I'm very content with this

Too Soft and Mushy
GOOD: These good musicians got back together again - thanks guys! Songs "Never Again" and "An Extraordinary Life" are pretty good, but otherwise not enough good songs in between. If I bought this again, I would just have downloaded those two songs. I do like that some of the lyrics try to be uplifting and positive.

BAD: Too soft and mushy. Also kind of boring. Has a somewhat bubble gum, "pop" production to it, tied to the keyboards I think. It doesn't feel like a rock CD to me. Their first album sounded more rock-like with its songs and production. Is John Wetton the softie who sets the tone like this? He does have a great voice though.

Overall I really wanted to like this CD but it's just not doing it for me. I'd love for these guys to make another one and try rocking out a little bit - I know Steve and Carl can do that.