The Best Of Asia: Live

When they appeared in the early '80s, Asia seemed to be a holdover from the '70s, when supergroups and self-important progressive rockers reigned supreme. Featuring members of such seminal art rock bands as King Crimson (John Wetton), Emerson, Lake and Palmer (Carl Palmer), and Yes (Steve Howe), as well as Geoff Downes from the Buggles, Asia did feature stretches of indulgent instrumentals on their records. However, they also could be surprisingly poppy, and that is what brought them to the top of the charts with their debut album, Asia, and its hit single, "Heat of the Moment."

My take

A celebration of one of rock's most ambitious supergroups, blending the technical mastery of prog-rock legends with infectious pop hooks. Perfect for anyone who wants to relive the synthesizer-driven sound of the '80s or discover how disparate musical talents came together to create something unexpectedly chart-topping.

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