Asia

by Asia

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: October 1979
  • Label: Isis
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:39
  • Community rating: 3.3/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Larry Galbraith, Michael English, Dick Hedlund, John Haynes, Mike Coates, Asia

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Predating the famous British supergroup of the same name, this highly obscure American outfit delivered a fiery, complex slice of heavy progressive rock. The self-titled album features galloping, dual-guitar harmonies, sweeping synthesizers, and epic, fantasy-driven lyrical themes. It remains a legendary, highly sought-after private pressing for enthusiasts of 1970s proto-metal and hard rock.

Genres

Descriptors: Arena Rock, fantasy, progressive, complex, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Love May Be Gone (Including "Son Of Vivace")
  2. A Better Man For Leavin' (6:04)
  3. The Taming Of The Bull (9:18)
  4. The Road Of The Kings (5:22)
  5. Law Of The Land (5:19)
  6. Requiem (Incl. "A. M. Radio Blues" & "Carnal Catacombs")

Credits

  • Mike Coates - acoustic guitar, composed by, harmony vocals, lead guitar, mellotron, rhythm guitar
  • Michael English - bass guitar, harmony vocals, lead vocals
  • John Haynes - drums, percussion
  • Larry Galbraith - harmony vocals, lead vocals, mandolin, rhythm guitar, slide guitar
  • Asia - Primary Artist

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