Asia - Aqua (1992) (Japan Blu-Spec CD Remastered Edition 2012)

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Asia - Aqua (1992) (Japan Blu-Spec CD Remastered Edition 2012)

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Asia - Aqua (1992) (Japan Blu-Spec CD Remastered Edition 2012)

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Year : 1992 (Japan Blu-Spec CD Remastered Edition 2012)
Style : Rock , Progressive Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 138 mb


Bio:

Asia (often stylised as ASIA) is a British rock band. The band was formed in 1981 as a supergroup of four members from different progressive rock bands, namely John Wetton (former bassist/vocalist of such bands as King Crimson, Family, and UK), Steve Howe (guitarist of Yes), Geoff Downes (keyboardist of Yes and The Buggles) and drummer Carl Palmer (of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and Atomic Rooster).The band has gone through many line-up changes throughout its history, but in 2006, the original line-up reunited. As a result of this, a second band called Asia Featuring John Payne exists as a continuation of John Payne's career as Asia's frontman from 1991 until Wetton's return in 2006.[5] In 2013, Howe retired from the band in order to pursue other projects, and was replaced by guitarist Sam Coulson, completing the current lineup.On January 10, 2013, Steve Howe announced his retirement from the band to focus on other projects,[19] including Yes, bringing an end to the reunion of the original lineup. Asia in turn announced they would be continuing with new guitarist Sam Coulson, with a new album in the works entitled Gravitas.The new line-up performed live in 2013.The band finished the recording sessions for Gravitas in December 2013[24] and in January 2014 they started shooting the music video for "Valkyrie", which will be released as a single. The album's cover artwork was designed by Asia longtime collaborator, Roger Dean. On January 30, 2014, Wetton revealed the album's track listing through Asia's official website and talked about each song from the album.The album will be released on March 24, 2014.ASIA moves into the next phase of its extraordinary career with Gravitas, a brave new album that explores different musical landscapes while embracing its familiar musical past. Produced and written by band members John Wetton and Geoff Downes, Gravitas is deeply introspective within a clearly accessible sound. The album also introduces the world to ASIA’s new guitarist, Sam Coulson, who came at the recommendation of Mr. Big’s Paul Gilbert.

Album:

The out of print, hard to find Japan release on mini LP Blu-SpecCD of ASIA's album "Aqua" remastered. The sound quality is amazing, with clearer vocals and bass, especially the wonderful harmonics.By 1991, John Wetton left Asia and it was pretty much clear that the band called its quits. Or, needed a re-foundation. Keyboadist Geoff Downes opted for the second and brought into the fold another superb singer / bassist; John Payne.Additionally, original guitarist Steve Howe's returned to provide Asia's characteristic sound on some tracks.However, the melodic rock style & sound changed in the early Nineties, and Asia needed an update to avoid the 'dinosaur characterization'. This was solved by the enlisting of excellent guitarist Al Pitrelli (Danger Danger, Alice Cooper), who's definitely much heavier / rocking oriented than all his predecessors.Heck, even in the photo-shoot (check the booklet) the band looks like a melodic hard rock band circa 1991 with big hair and fancy costumes.The result was "Aqua", released in 1992, and while some early fans of the band didn't liked at first listen, this is classic Asia for the most part, wrapped by that polished and lush production sound from the early '90s.'Who Will Stop the Rain' is one of my favorite Asia tunes of all time. This is the first time we hear the new singer and wow... what a difference! And how good it is. This song is in the typical Asia melodious progressive melodic rock style, but with the stronger vocals, and there is a much bigger emphasis on the 'rock factor'.'Back in Town' opens with a bluesy guitar part, but it turns into a galloping hard rock song. This one definitely gets the listener moving along and jamming.'Love Under Fire' is beautiful, made up of mostly keys, pianos, and acoustic guitars. Payne's vocals contain a passion and soul to it, and musically the song really impacts the listener. If had been released in the '80s, could've been a huge hit.On 'Someday' we hear the '90s updates, with a guitar sound according to the era and elegant synth arrangements, a big chorus and a great guitar solo. The start of 'The Voice of Reason' indeed has an 'aquatic atmosphere' until the vocals come in and it's very soulful where Payne's voice is smooth and clear.'Lay Down Your Arms' is another winner, produced in that huge 1990-92 sound-style with its great beat and rather big chorus. Same with 'Crime of the Heart'. It brings to my mind Journey around the same era: AOR midtempo with a slightly power ballad feel, still with an Asia imprint all over.'Heaven on Earth' starts off with synths and John's voice softly comes in over. After a while, the full band turns the track into a really heavy-heart-felt rocker. My head nods along to this song and John's vocals soar here. Also remarkable is Pitrelli's stellar solo.The Bonus Tracks include live versions of 'Little Rich Boy (Live)' and 'Love Under Fire (Live)', both very well recorded and performed.But the real gem is studio track 'Obsession'. This song is easily among the best from the bunch, a melodic upbeat rocker with some AOR feel. Payne's vocals really shine on this song and the overall instrumention is excellent.Asia's "Aqua" started a new era for this incredible band, in fact later baptized Asia featuring John Payne.If you loved '80s Asia (who doesn't!) you should definitely pick up this album. If not, but the polished, hugely produced early Nineties melodic rock is your thing, you should definitely pick up this album.There's a mix between the '80s and some of what would come on the next Asia album, a blend of melodic rock with Asia's typical sound.As said, the sound quality from this Japanese Blu-SpecCD is top notch.

Line-Up:

John Payne – bass, lead and backing vocals, guitar
Geoff Downes – keyboards, backing vocals
Steve Howe – guitars, pedal steel guitar, dobro, mandolin
Al Pitrelli – lead and rhythm guitars
Carl Palmer – drums, percussion

Additional musicians:

Anthony Glynne – guitar
Simon Phillips – drums
Nigel Glockler – drums

Tracklist:

01. Aqua (Part 1)
02. Who Will Stop The Rain?
03. Back In Town
04. Love Under Fire
05. Someday
06. Little Rich Boy
07. The Voice Of Reason
08. Lay Down Your Arms
09. Gime Of The Heart
10. A Far Cry
11. Don't Call Me
12. Heaven On Earth
13. Aqua (Part 2)
14. Obsession (Bonus Track)
15. Little Rich Boy (Live) (Bonus Track)
16. Love Under Fire (Live) (Bonus Track)

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