STEWART COPELAND

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).

Bry wrote: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...!)

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).

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