Asia ) 1982 (Geffen Records US)

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Asia is the debut studio album by English rock supergroup Asia, released in 1982. According to both Billboard and Cashbox, it was the #1 album in the US for the year 1982. It contains their biggest hit "Heat of the Moment", which reached #4 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Asia included keyboardist Geoffrey Downes and guitarist Steve Howe from Yes; King Crimson singer-bassist John Wetton, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer drummer Carl Palmer.
Asia's logo and cover artwork were created by Roger Dean, known for his work with Yes (of which guitarist Steve Howe and keyboard player Geoff Downes were previous members) and Uriah Heep (of which bassist/vocalist John Wetton had previously been a member).
Asia was certified 4x Platinum in the US by the RIAA on 10 February 1995. In the band's native UK, Asia did not perform as well as in the US, peaking only at #11 and spent a total of 38 weeks in the UK Albums Chart. The record received a gold status in Britain on 18 October 1982. "Heat of the Moment" climbed to No. 46. Asia's total worldwide sales are estimated at over 10 million copies.

Asia:
John Wetton – lead vocals, bass guitar
Geoff Downes – keyboard, vocals
Steve Howe – guitars, vocals
Carl Palmer – drums, percussion

🔘 Side 1:
Heat of the Moment
Only Time Will Tell
Sole Survivor
One Step Closer
Time Again

🔘 Side 2:
Wildest Dreams
Without You
Cutting It Fine
Here Comes the Feeling