Axioms [Import, Original recording remastered]

Asia | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 23, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Teichiku Japan
• ASIN: B00005HVU5
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,452,994 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Bella Nova

2. Who Will Stop the Rain?

3. Heaven on Earth

4. Words

5. Turn It Around

6. Summer

7. Heaven

8. A Far Cry

9. Love Under Fire

10. Tell Me Why

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Into the Arena

2. Military Man

3. The Hunter

4. Desire

5. Sad Situation

6. The Day Before the War

7. Feels Like Love

8. Different Worlds

9. Remembrance Day

10. U Bring Me Down

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Japanese version of their forthcoming Retrospective packageis set to include two bonus tracks as well as having an exclusive sleeve for the Japanese market. 24 tracks in all are scheduled to appear.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Where is the bass?, September 26, 2005

By 

Julio F. Lopez "Lopsided" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Axioms (Audio CD)

Asia is one of my favorite bands. The music has a "stealth" complexity to it, that one picks up only after several times in the disc player. This CD fits the bill for what one would purchase a Greatist Hits CD; an overview only hitting the highlights. I don't think you'll be disappointed, but know what you are purchasing before putting your money down. As a fan of Prog Rock, I cannot say this disk of Asia's truly fits the bill. The music on this CD is more Rock with a contemporary feel touched by progressive aspects/signatures. Many have faulted Payne for his singing. I don't think the critism is warranted, he is just a different singer than Wetton (who I am a huge fan of); however, where I do fault Payne is his lack of musical personality when playing his instrument (bass guiter). One can say, "Where is the bass, or rythm SECTION for this band?" Asia compensates by picking up GREAT drummers, but I think this is a band-aid as every true Prog Rock act will have personality from ALL their players. I just wish Asia would pick up a great Bass Player ala' Jeff Berlin (not fair I know as Jeff is a great Jazz Fusion musician, but I hope you get the idea). Despite my criticism, Asia's music still grows on me.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good collection, could have had more..., June 10, 2004

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Prog Nerd (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Axioms (Audio CD)

Axioms is a late-90's collection of Asia's best music from that decade, spanning three albums. All the best cuts from this era are represented (at last, more from Arena!) and the track-sequencing is superb. Disc 1 starts and ends with short Geoff Downes instrumental keyboard pieces, while Disc 2 starts and ends with short full-band songs that lyrically and musically bookend everything perfectly.

I'd give this 5 stars, but it gets one less for having each CD be just under an hour. Over twenty minutes of music could have been put on each one. Then, upon reflection, I realized that if all of the good 90's era Asia tracks were on this set, no one would buy the standard albums...

Having said that, Axioms is a good affordable set ($ 12.99 in many stores) and an excellent sampler for 90's Asia if you've only heard the early years with John Wetton ('82-'90), or are a fan of other prog-rock, such as ELP, Yes, King Crimson, Saga, Marillion etc. Track selection is superb, BTW, and there's some tasty liner notes by Asia expert Dave Gallant.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Asia in the '90's, July 31, 2000

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burritobrother (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Axioms (Audio CD)

While there are a few essential tracks missing, "Axioms" is still a marvelous compilation of the great Asia material of the '90's. Of course, the best way to hear Asia is to get all three of their classic cd's (now available as a low-priced box set of "Aqua", "Aria" and the amazing "Arena"), but this is a terrific sampler. If you enjoy smooth, adult rock, Asia (the Geoff Downes-John Payne lineup) is definitely for you.