Alpha (album)
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| Studio album by Asia | ||
| Released | July 26, 1983 | |
| Recorded | 1983 | |
| Genre | Progressive rock | |
| Length | 45:00 | |
| Label | Geffen | |
| Producer(s) | Mike "Clay" Stone | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Asia chronology | ||
| Asia (1982) |
Alpha (1982) |
Astra (1985) |
Alpha is a 1983 album by rock quartet Asia. After the huge commercial success of their first album, Asia, Alpha sold poorly and was considered a disappointment to most fans. Filled with commercial hooks, Alpha was the product of Geoff Downes' and John Wetton's song-writing. Steve Howe was mostly left out of the writing process, causing tensions within the band. Recorded in Morin Heights, Canada, Alpha is Asia's second album with John Wetton as vocalist and last album with Steve Howe as guitarist. The first track on Alpha, "Don't Cry", became a minor hit.
[edit] Track listing
All songs by Wetton/Downes except "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" by Wetton.
- "Don't Cry" – 3:41
- "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" – 3:13
- "Never in a Million Years" – 3:46
- "My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want)" – 3:46
- "The Heat Goes On" – 5:00
- "Eye to Eye" – 3:14
- "The Last to Know" – 4:40
- "True Colors" – 3:56
- "Midnight Sun" – 3:48
- "Open Your Eyes" – 6:26
- "Daylight" – 3:33
[edit] Personnel
- John Wetton - Bass, Lead Vocals
- Carl Palmer - Drums, Percussion
- Steve Howe - Guitars, Vocals
- Geoffrey Downes - Keyboard, Vocals
[edit] Credits
- Greg Fulginiti - Mastering
- John Kalodner : John Kalodner
