1982) When they appeared in the early '80s, Asia seemed to be a holdover from the '70s, when supergroups and self-important . 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.

The Very Best of Asia: Heat of the Moment (1982–1990) is a greatest hits compilation album by the British band Asia, released in 2000. Covering the 1982–1990 period, it features songs from the band's first three albums, Asia, Alpha and Astra, plus three rare single B-sides ("Daylight", "Lying to Yourself", and "Ride Easy"), which had also been included on the Japan-exclusive EP Aurora in 1986, and one song from the Then & Now half compilation/half studio album released in 1989, "Days Like These".

Compilation album by Asia. Progressive rock, Rock. All songs by John Wetton & Geoff Downes, except where noted. Heat of the Moment" - 3:51. Only Time Will Tell" - 4:45. Sole Survivor" - 3:40.

1. Heat Of The Moment.

Asia - Very Best of (Heat of the Moment (1982-1990) CD (2001) Prog Rock. 19 days heat of the moment 1982 - 1990). If you're looking for a good compilation of eighties Asia, You'll be better off with Anthologia which contains the 3 full albums with all bonus tracks the band officially recorded in that period of time. The tracklist of this compilation lacks some important Asia-gems like "after the war", "countdown to zero" or "without you" and some of the tracks which do appear are shorter than the album versions. For fans of progressive rock, it's very important to get the full track cause this is where the most interesting things happen. Here Comes The Feeling. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes. The Heat Goes On. Never In A Million Years. Go. Voice Of America.

Why Asia was the recipient of so much venomous criticism from the so-called hip music press is baffling. Okay, the original supergroup's members, vocalist/bassist John Wetton, guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and drummer Carl Palmer, were veterans of reviled progressive rock acts like Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and perhaps the formation seemed cooked up by dollar-blinded record-company brass and even the musicians themselves

Asia is the self-titled debut studio album by English rock band Asia, released in 1982. According to both Billboard and Cashbox, it was the album in the United States for the year 1982. It contains their biggest hit "Heat of the Moment", which reached in the US on the Billboard Hot 100 char. mage: Asia Asia (1982) front cover. Alpha is the second studio album by British rock band Asia, released on 26 July 1983 in the United States and on 12 August 1983 in the United Kingdom by Geffen Records

1. Popular albums by this artist. The Best Of Asia: 20th Century Masters Of The Millennium Collection. Live in Massachussettes '83. See all albums. SongMeanings is a place for discussion and discovery.