America

Asia | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 29, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Classic Rock Legends
• ASIN: B000086ZT4
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #688,715 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Heat Goes On

2. Days Like These

3. Awake

4. Arena

5. Military Man

6. Wherever You Are

7. Who Will Stop the Rain?

8. Bad Asteroid

9. Don't Cry

Disc: 2

1. Kings of the Day

2. Keyboard Solo: Electroglide/Cutting It Fine/Bolero

3. Love Under Fire/Sad Situation/Longest Night

4. Ready to Go Home

5. Sole Survivor

6. Free

7. Only Time Will Tell

8. Go

9. Heat of the Moment

Editorial Reviews

The soundtrack of the 20th Anniversary concert by one of the great names in the history of rock, captured live on stage in New Jersey. Classic Rock Productions. 2002.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New ASIA comes of Age, February 17, 2003

By 

David Simmons (White Bear Lake, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: America (Audio CD)

Bravo! Bravo to this exciting ASIA line-up. From the openning notes to the final cheers of the crowd this album gives ASIA fans young and old a wonderful glimpse into what a live ASIA show should be: musical, lyrical, passionate, dramatic, fun, danceable... you name it.

Chris Slade is fabulous and Guthrie Govan rips it up with Geoff Downes on "Go!" Best of all John Payne really does make all of the material, both old new, his very own.

The only thing better would be an ASIA tour throughout the USA.

Peace to all ASIA fans.

U*B*U

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The first good live album from Asia in 10 years!, February 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: America (Audio CD)

A much better life record than the previously released live albums from Asia during the nineties. The sound quality this time is good and so is the track listing.
A couple of tracks come from their latest studio effort, Aura. And these are to me the most interesting, because that album is surprisingly good.

The one disappointing thing is that the usual hits (only time will tell, heat of the moment) always come back on these albums, i would rather have some more tracks from Aria, Aqua and Arena. But hey, i understand that the album must be sold!

Furthermore, the whole atmosphere on the album is nice, you get the impression they enjoyed themselves out there.

All in all not a dazzling live performance, but still good enough to satisfy the long time fans (such as myself) and maybe interesting enough to get some fresh adepts towards the band.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ASIA ROCKS IN THE 21ST CENTURY!, May 21, 2003

By 

Louie Bourland (Garden Grove CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: America (Audio CD)

It's hard to believe that vetran prog-rockers Asia have been going at it for 20 years now. Although the band line-up has changed numerous times over the years, the music has stayed pretty much the same. The band's latest CD "America" was recorded live in Trenton, New Jersey during a very special concert celebrating the band's 20th anniversary. The latest band line-up for Asia has got to be their strongest since the original line-up of John Wetton, Steve Howe, Geoff Downes and Carl Palmer. Keyboardist Downes is the only remaining member from the original band. In Wetton's place is vocalist/bassist John Payne. Recently added to the band is guitarist Guthrie Govan and vetran drummer Chris Slade who has played with everyone from AC-DC to Jimmy Page.
On "America", Asia performs music from all areas of their 20 year career. John Payne sings the tunes from the Wetton-era as if they were his very own from the start. Guthrie Govan handles the guitar parts from the different eras effortlessly. His composition "Bad Asteroid" is performed here and provides an excellent showcase for his guitar playing. Geoff Downes plays with the same amount of energy and flair as he did in the early years. His keyboard playing is top-notch throughout this performance. His solo spotlight is big highlight too. Chris Slade has always been an excellent drummer no matter what band or artist he is playing for. His spot in the drum chair for Asia is no exception. While he isn't Carl Palmer, he does play this music in a very original style and makes it his very own. It's a shame that he doesn't do a drum solo on this CD but, oh well.
After all these years, it's absolutely awesome to still have bands like Asia hanging around. I will admit that I do miss the original line-up of Asia but this latest line-up is just as rock-solid and they are an incredible live band. Here's hoping that this latest version of the band will stick together for awhile, maybe for another 20 years. :-)