OT: ASIA Omega

[Bry]

I'm a huge fan of the original Asia. Heck, Steve Howe could make an album of armpit noises and I'd probably buy it.

Anyway, when they got back together and released Phoenix I was on the fence but Omega grabbed me instantly. If I didn't know better I'd think this album had been locked in the vault for 25+ years (and John Wetton has described it as the follow-up to Alpha). Anyway, I am rarely satisfied by any band's attempt to recreate the magic and get back to its roots but I like this album (and the more prog-oriented Phoenix is growing on me).

[sockii]

I'm a huge fan of the original Asia. Heck, Steve Howe could make an album of armpit noises and I'd probably buy it.

Anyway, when they got back together and released Phoenix I was on the fence but Omega grabbed me instantly. If I didn't know better I'd think this album had been locked in the vault for 25+ years (and John Wetton has described it as the follow-up to Alpha). Anyway, I am rarely satisfied by any band's attempt to recreate the magic and get back to its roots but I like this album (and the more prog-oriented Phoenix is growing on me).

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll have to check it out! I do love me some old Asia (and I guess they're older than ever these days...!)

[Bry]

Hey sockii! I'd be curious to know what you think of it.

John Wetton has been pretty chatty about the album and things in general on his forum (guestbook).

[Howstupidmrbates]

I was not keen on Phoenix either. I loved Omega.