ASIA – XXX (DELUXE EDITION) 2012

Band Asia
Info: UK
Info: XXX
Style: Progressive Rock / AOR
Years: 2012
Info: MP3 CBR 320 Kbs
Info: 141 MB(+3% ?? ?????.)

It's hard to believe its been 30 years since that iconic first Asia album, and its monster hits. That's the meaning of XXX (as opposed to more lascivious notion), the fifth album from the original members Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer and John Wetton, and the third since their reunion.

XXX seems more ambitious than its predecessor, Omega a rather mellow album of melodic rock. This album captures more the grandeur and energy of their earlier material, even the first album. Although I'm not sure there's anything as arena shattering as Heat of the Moment. But prog fans will dig tunes like Tomorrow the World and even Bury Me In Willow. Yet these are still, essentially, melodic rock songs. For that simple melodic rock brilliance Al Gatto Nero, the heavier Judas, and masterful No Religion are seminal Asia. That latter song could go in the arena or radio ready category. On that more mild side there's Faithful and Ghost of a Chance, a song with sound close to a mash up between Yes and Floyd.

Asia's XXX is simply classic Asia, doing intriguing melodic rock; maybe older and wiser, but still sharp and sounding good. I wish we could say the same for the latest version of Yes. Very recommended.

Tracklist:

01. Tomorrow The World
02. Bury Me In Willow
03. No Religion
04. Faithful
05. I Know How You Feel
06. Face On The Bridge
07. Al Gatto Nero
08. Judas
09. Reno (Silver And Gold)
10. Ghost Of A Chance
11. I Know How You Feel (Midnight Mix)
12. Faithful (Orchestral Version)

Steve Howe - guitars
John Wetton - bass / vocal
Carl Palmer - drums
Jeff Downes - keyboards

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This is probably Asia's best album, full of great musicianship and well-crafted songs. "Face on the Bridge" is probably the highlight but there are some hugely enjoyable offerings here, including the mesmeric "Ghost of a Chance". This is a mature set that's deeply satisfying - the bonus songs in this edition aren't any weaker, though ...

XXX (CD, Album, SHM-CD, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, All Media, Limited Edition)Avalon: MIZP-30002: Japan: 2012

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