Alpha [Import, Limited Edition]

Asia | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 14, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Limited Edition
• Label: Universal Japan
• ASIN: B00005Q7U3
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #812,568 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Don't Cry

2. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes

3. Never in a Million Years

4. My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want)

5. The Heat Goes On

6. Eye to Eye

7. The Last to Know

8. True Colors

9. Midnight Sun

10. Open Your Eyes

Editorial Reviews

Japanese limited edition reissue of 1983 album, packaged in a miniature LP sleeve.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alpha: a classic Rock/pop album, November 27, 1999

By 

J O'Malley (Long Island NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alpha (Audio CD)

Alpha which is the follow up to their classic debut, is a album filled with bittersweet romantic rock songs.

Songwriters bassist/singer John Wetton, keyboardist Geoff Downes and producer Mike Stone really create a vibrant Rock/pop album. Don't Cry and The Smile Has Left Your Eyes were the big hits from this album. Never In A Million Years, My Own Time, Midnight Sun and Open Your Eyes are the other standout songs.

Songs from the likes of The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac and the producing qualities of Phil Spector seem to be a big influences on this album. Producer Mike Stone really creates a lush "wall of sound" quality that incorporates Geoff Downes' diverse and richly textured keyboards, Steve Howe's peerless guitar work, Carl Palmer's powerful drumming and John Wetton's impassioned vocals into a superb melodic Rock/pop album.

Call it Power Pop, Melodic Rock, either way if you're a fan of classic 80's rock then Alpha is a must have.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock That's Beautiful and Alluring, May 13, 2000

By 

Steven Alexander (Tracy, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alpha (Audio CD)

This album is a definite classic. Asia's first ablum was a bit rougher (although overall they're not a very rough band, period) and this one shows a softer side to them. Sensitive, sweet, beautiful, yet still with a good beat and a full sound that drives this album home. Highlights are the classics "Don't Cry", "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes", "Open Your Eyes", and "The Heat Goes On" accompanied by lesser known but still beautiful "Never In A Million Years", "My Own Time", and "Eye To Eye." Heck, I've named about 75% of the album right there. Really though, its tough to pick what stands out because the whole work is a masterpiece. Pick it up. This is only one of three outstanding Asia Albums.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music Ahead of it's Time!, April 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Alpha (Audio CD)

This is absolutely one of the best rock albums ever. This may sound too strong, but after a couple of listenings you will see why. It is not just the fact that you have one of the best musicians around, gatehered in a supergroup (John Wetton/King Crimson, UK, Steve Howe/Yes, Geoffrey Downes/Buggles, Yes and Carl Palmer/Emerson, Lake & Palmer) but that the album is also superbly produced and as it was done in 1983, it sounds ahead of it's time even today. Powerfull vocals from one of the best voices in the bussines - J. Wetton, fantastic guitars from S. Howe, Keyboard magic from G. Downes and some of the best drumming in the world by C. Palmer. Although their first album ASIA received higher acclamation and succes, for me personally this one was more stronger vocaly and musicaly. Album that takes you to places in your past, present and future. Very strong but also very romantic. It is still music that nobody is able to copy or reproduce, nor these days, come ven close! Simfo/Melodic Rock at it's best. Favorites are: Don't Cry, The Smile has left your eyes, Eye to Eye, Heat Goes on and Open Your Eyes. Actually there isn't a song. It's a pity some tracks were left out, like Daylight. For this price you will be getting a superb album.