I graduated from high school in South Dakota the same year this album was released and was, of course, very familiar with this band as they did indeed open for some of our 70’s rock heroes. This particular song isn’t one of my favorites but if you really want a rocker from this “Asia”, check out their song Genghis Khan.
It's always interesting to hear bands that on paper had things going for them, but ended up on the scrapheap of the music biz anyways. I also vaguely remember reading about this other Asia in a history of the more famous Asia. The more famous Asia were managed by notorious sheister Brian Lane, which might explain why this version of Asia were squashed (or possibly paid to change their name). As for the song, it sort of reminds me of early Scorpions, or even the German/Anglo band Lucifer's Friend. Which probably explains why this band failed to gain any traction, cuz those bands were early-mid 70's, and in 1979 this kind of thing was definitely past its sell-by date. It also reminds me of the kind of thing Trevor Rabin was pushing before he was hooked up with Chris Squire.
I'm writing this in the heat of the moment but here comes the feeling so I ask: Will this song be the sole survivor off this album? Only time will tell.
I vaguely remember this "Asia." Uriah Heep, had they gone prog., circa 72? I might have suspected that this was an earlier release, considering style and production.
Hola, kind of dropped off after your Rush adventure came to an end. But here's something you might be interested in, since you spent so much time with them. There's an 'interview' Alex did of Geddy on his book tour earlier this year in Toronto. They get into the final days, the last show, what happened and how it all came to an end. For a band that was so private during their career it's fascinating stuff. Search the tube for "Live at Massey Hall: Geddy Lee" from CBC.
Not bad but yeah very generic for 1979... lyrics not so great but nice musicianship.... I think synths would have helped a lot some sustained string lines etc. Perhaps a bit of Queen (guitar lines), Thin Lizzy but Spinal Tap comes to the fore...
I graduated from high school in South Dakota the same year this album was released and was, of course, very familiar with this band as they did indeed open for some of our 70’s rock heroes. This particular song isn’t one of my favorites but if you really want a rocker from this “Asia”, check out their song Genghis Khan.
It's always interesting to hear bands that on paper had things going for them, but ended up on the scrapheap of the music biz anyways. I also vaguely remember reading about this other Asia in a history of the more famous Asia. The more famous Asia were managed by notorious sheister Brian Lane, which might explain why this version of Asia were squashed (or possibly paid to change their name). As for the song, it sort of reminds me of early Scorpions, or even the German/Anglo band Lucifer's Friend. Which probably explains why this band failed to gain any traction, cuz those bands were early-mid 70's, and in 1979 this kind of thing was definitely past its sell-by date. It also reminds me of the kind of thing Trevor Rabin was pushing before he was hooked up with Chris Squire.
The Asia I know was a "supergroup". Wetton, Howe, Downes, Palmer I think 🤔
I'm writing this in the heat of the moment but here comes the feeling so I ask: Will this song be the sole survivor off this album? Only time will tell.
I see what you did there lol
I vaguely remember this "Asia." Uriah Heep, had they gone prog., circa 72? I might have suspected that this was an earlier release, considering style and production.
Hola, kind of dropped off after your Rush adventure came to an end. But here's something you might be interested in, since you spent so much time with them. There's an 'interview' Alex did of Geddy on his book tour earlier this year in Toronto. They get into the final days, the last show, what happened and how it all came to an end. For a band that was so private during their career it's fascinating stuff. Search the tube for "Live at Massey Hall: Geddy Lee" from CBC.
I remember they had trouble with the band name. Aja was also taken.
A tip: Try Willy DeVille, from some of his live-things like "live in berlin"
Would enjoy seeing you react to "Last Chance" by Shooting Star.
This song had more cheese than a Dairylea factory
Oh well. At least they tried.
Not bad but yeah very generic for 1979... lyrics not so great but nice musicianship.... I think synths would have helped a lot some sustained string lines etc. Perhaps a bit of Queen (guitar lines), Thin Lizzy but Spinal Tap comes to the fore...
Meh