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Anthologia: The 20th Anniversary / Geffen Years Collection (1982-1990)

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Album Review

This is a set for the dedicated — the fans who will indeed be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Asia's formation by seeking out the double-disc set, Anthologia: 20th Anniversary Geffen Years Collection 1982-90. This collection is no mere anthology; it is a complete recorded works, containing everything the band recorded for Geffen in the '80s, from full albums (Asia, Alpha, Astra), to B-sides and a handful of rarities. Asia had a brief moment as one of the biggest-selling acts in rock, just before MTV came along, and their debut album still holds up as a great moment in post-prog, ambitious, and accessible arena rock, while moments of Alpha are nearly as captivating, but the drop on their third album was steep. Because of this, it's hard to recommend this set, as exhaustive and well-packaged as it is, to anybody outside of the collectors, since its very best moments are found on Asia, as well as more succinct hits collections. But for the fans and collectors who want all of Asia's recordings in one package, this delivers what it promises, and more.

Customer Reviews

Complete and Perfect

I'm not the typical Asia fan, I guess, but I did own the first 3 albums back in the day and enjoyed Asia's work. So when I went to go search for those essential 3 albums, I found "Alpha" a big sound quality disappointment - until now! All 3 original albums are presented here in brilliant quality and in the exact order they were released initially. Hey, Asia may not have been the greatest thing to come out of the 80's but their music was memorable, classy (and classic, as well) and this collection gives you the essentials without any discressions or hype. Great job Geffen!

Haet of the Moment

I LOVE this song! I also LOVE Only Time Will Tell! Asia ROCKS! Smiles :) . im a kid who loves 80's music.

Asia

Asia is a great band! They have the stuff that makes a band great. My favorite songs on here are "Heat of the Moment", "Cutting it Fine", and "Eye to Eye. "Sole Survivor" and "Go" are also good.

Biography

Formed: January, 1981

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

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 & 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...
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