CD-Charts Position 51

Bedrock in Concert (Bonus DVD)

by: Asia

Release Date October 01, 2002

CD-Charts Position 52
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The Last Stand

by: Planet Asia

Release Date October 03, 2000
I can't believe how bad are the reviews this album got. So many three stars given. Man, the only reason I didn't give this one more stars is because there were only eight songs on it. That was my only hesitation to buy this album, since living in California as a teenager meant you needed to pinch your pennies a little bit. But I got it, and was pleased. The beats were the rugged underground beats that you would love to listen to any underground cat spit over. His lyrics are great, he rhymes so smooth and puts in good words in his flows. This is definitely ten times better than the Grand Opening, where he starts talking about hoes and money, blah blah. Get this for the pure lyrics that Asia spits out. peace

CD-Charts Position 53
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Aqua

by: Asia

Release Date November 15, 1994
This was the first studio album with John Payne. He had started working with Geoffrey Downes in 1988 on session work. He was picked to replace John Wetton. Some fans weren't happy about this. I didn't even wanna know about this at first. My first copy was a French import (MusiDisc) I found. I wish I kept it, though it was scratched when I found it. Then I had the US edition (JRS/Pyramid/BMG), which had tracks rearranged and "Little Rich Boy" removed for some reason. Then I find this edition, with a bonus track that's already on "Archiva Volume 2". The sound was improved though. Then InsideOut released the latest edition in the West.
The albums open with an acoustic guitar solo from Steve Howe. Carl Palmer also returns for a while, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 54
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Orchestral Stories

by: David Benoit

Release Date September 13, 2005
This recording, though not typical David Benoit, demonstrates David Benoit's talents. Nevertheless, I was disappointed. My first disappointment came when I noticed that I'd purchased a Not-For-Resale promo CD. Next, the recordings aren't that catchy. Still, this piece may be one of those that I have to let grow on me. It has two mini-orchestral works that are multi-segment pieces, one or both of an oriental theme. The fact that I don't really remember shows that I just don't care for the work, it just doesn't inspire. The only nice work is a testimony to the fallen at Ground Zero, New York where the Twin Towers once stood before 9/11/2001. It's very touching.

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CD-Charts Position 55
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Gold

by: Asia

Release Date March 25, 2008
After having been slightly dissapointed in ASIA's current album Pheonix, Listening to ASIA GOLD was an incredible pleasure as well as a rich nostalgic trip back to the eighties. Lets face it, without john wetton, it just isnt asia. This compilation of greatest hits has some great b-sides that I havent heard since the late eighties/early nineties. This is as complete a collection of Asia as you're bound to get. Two Discs with all three albums..b sides from the first two albums, four original songs that were included in the previous asia greatest hits cd. Wow is all I can say. The sound of Asia is still rich and epic as ever. A great bargain for the price that amazon is selling it. This is a must have for any Asia fan.

CD-Charts Position 56
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Live in Osaka

by: Asia

Release Date January 01, 1998
This cd of Asia live, is like most live Asia cds, poor. Although it is better than any Wetton Asia live cd, that's not sayng much. The recording is poor, sounds like someone out in the crowd is holding up a tape recorder. The vocals are distant, the drums hollow, and the rest all is mixed into a muddled mess. Does contain a fair look at Asia's cd up to the release of the cd, which was recorded on the AQUA tour. Sadly it's missing, their two biggest hits, THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES & HEAT OF THE MOMENT. This cd does not fairly represent Asia in concert.

CD-Charts Position 57
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Live in Philadelphia

by: Asia

Release Date September 30, 1997
I bought this years ago at a Borders in Delaware. I like Asia, a lot, but was very disappointed in this poor recording. I felt ripped off by the poor sound quality. Unfortunately I made the same mistake just last year with the very poor Quadra cd. Read the reviews and preview cd's if you can before buying things like this.

CD-Charts Position 58
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Dragon Attack

by: Asia

Release Date August 12, 2003
Made in UK in 2003, Serial# VPTMQ-004-CD, Playing Time 92:04

I usually don't bother writing a review if 3 people or more have already done so; I simply try to cover "obscure" releases to help fellow music lovers.

But I just HAD to make an exception this time because the earlier reviews are just misguiding...

"Dragon Attack" is an album that captures on a 2-CD set a concert performed in Tokyo during the "Then & Now" tour back in 1990. It features Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, John Wetton (that's 3 of the original 4 members), along with Pat Thrall on guitar.

There are no credits or liner notes on the packaging, but being an avid listener to "anything Asia", I just had to pick this up...
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CD-Charts Position 59
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Quadra

by: Asia

Release Date April 22, 2008
Made in UK in 2003, Serial# VPTMQ-004-CD, Playing Time 92:04

I usually don't bother writing a review if 3 people or more have already done so; I simply try to cover "obscure" releases to help fellow music lovers.

But I just HAD to make an exception this time because the earlier reviews are just misguiding...

"Dragon Attack" is an album that captures on a 2-CD set a concert performed in Tokyo during the "Then & Now" tour back in 1990. It features Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, John Wetton (that's 3 of the original 4 members), along with Pat Thrall on guitar.

There are no credits or liner notes on the packaging, but being an avid listener to "anything Asia", I just had to pick this up...
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CD-Charts Position 60
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Live in Buffalo 1982.05.03-Complete

Release Date May 13, 2008
Made in UK in 2003, Serial# VPTMQ-004-CD, Playing Time 92:04

I usually don't bother writing a review if 3 people or more have already done so; I simply try to cover "obscure" releases to help fellow music lovers.

But I just HAD to make an exception this time because the earlier reviews are just misguiding...

"Dragon Attack" is an album that captures on a 2-CD set a concert performed in Tokyo during the "Then & Now" tour back in 1990. It features Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, John Wetton (that's 3 of the original 4 members), along with Pat Thrall on guitar.

There are no credits or liner notes on the packaging, but being an avid listener to "anything Asia", I just had to pick this up...
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