- Audio CD (6 May 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Absolute
- ASIN: B000056Z8V
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 261,164 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Asia return with an outstanding album.,
By Martyn Hewitt (Faversham, Kent United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Aura (Audio CD)
Present day Asia have always lived somewhat in the shadow of the 'super group' conception they were originally considered as when John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer and Steve Howe started in the early 1980's. At that time they were truly a 'big' band. With so many egos in one group it was difficult to see a long term future and it started to come apart after the the second album 'Alpha'. When John Wetton eventually departed in the early 1990's it was left to Geoff Downes to reconstruct the band and in came John Payne as his main partner and frontman for Asia. Three excellent stuidio albums followed together with a fair share of live offerings, all culminating in the splendid Aura album today. Asia have matured into a band free of all the hype of the early years into a band that delivers superb panoramic rock music, textured by Downes' keyboard prowess and John Payne's superb vocal range. Add Steve Howe's occasional contributions to the album and the emergence of Guthrie Govan as a name to watch out for on guitar then you have an album deserving of attention and hopefully worldwide recognition. There are many tracks that could be considered as 'stand out' so check it out for yourself. Welcome back Asia!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An aura of brilliance,
By A Customer
This review is from: Aura [Limited Edition Digipak] (Audio CD)
Words cannot express what a treat this album is and what a crying shame that it will probably slip away without gaining the mass success that Geoff, John and the other superb musicans deserve. Asia have evolved from the supergroup formed in 1982 through to this new exciting version. From the opening track 'Awake' with its choral background through to the instrumental title track climax every song is a treat. A couple of tracks are written by Andrew Gold (of 'Lonely Boy' and 'Never let her slip away' fame) and Graham Gouldman (of Hotlegs and 10CC fame)and even guitarist Elliot Randall gets a writing credit on one track. Steve Howe plays his unmistakeable guitar on three tracks and Simon Phillips hits the sticks on one track. So it's very much a pot pouri of famous musicans throughout. The eye catching sleeve is the work of Roger Dean and indeed the whole presentation is pure Yes. May I recommend this special version as it contains three extra tracks which are certainly not throwaways, taking the running time to over 79 minutes. The sleeve is gatefold rather than the standard plastic so is easy to spot. Well worth paying a couple of extra quid for. So in summary, if you like Asia or AOR this is for you and spread the word !!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Album,
By AJ "Alan" (Joburg, South Africa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Aura (Audio CD)
THis is another good album from Asia.Great sound quality as with all there albums.I kinda wish Asia would adopt a more guitar driven sound,feel there is too much emphasis on Geoff Downes keyboards and would like to here more up temo songs by these very talented muicians.all in all another good album.If you enjoy the new style Asia this album wont dissapoint you.These guys are really talented and Aura is a welcomed album to my Asia collection,dont be put off by some reviewers saying John Wetton is no longer in the band so they cant be any good.Not True the new Asia sound is great and these guys put a lot of work into there music,off course best judge will be yourself,great Asia albums to start with Archiva 1&2 double cd package remastered superb album and will introduce you to the :new sound of Asia: and its great.I also recommend Aqua, Arena,Aria and Silent Nation all of the same ilk.You will really enjoy.Im glad Asia are still going and making quality music.Really good stuff.
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