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Contents Introduction Asia releases 'Asia ? Live In England', a live album connecting Asia's past, present, and future! This recording captures the first night of a three-night consecutive performance held at Trading Boundaries in Sussex in April 2025. It includes a complete performance of all tracks from their masterpiece debut album, 'Timeless Romance,' capturing their full, passionate performance. A must-listen for Asia fans and all rock lovers! Asia was formed in 1981 by John Wetton (King Crimson, U.K.), Steve Howe (Yes), Carl Palmer (ELP), and Geoff Downes (Yes, The Buggles), all leading figures in the progressive rock world. Stepping away from overly complex prog, their sound, a fusion of exceptional musicianship and powerful melodies, quickly swept the world. Their self-titled debut album, 'Timeless Romance,' released in 1982, reached number one in the US. Songs like "Heat Of The Moment" and "Only Time Will Tell" became anthems that symbolized the MTV era. Their subsequent albums, "Alpha" and "Astra," also achieved success, solidifying their position as a leading melodic rock/progressive rock band of the 80s. Despite member changes and hiatuses, the band's name has continued uninterrupted, and since the 2000s, they have continued to evolve and be re-evaluated through reunions of original members and album productions and tours with new lineups. Now, they are releasing a new live album, "Asia ? Live In England." This album captures the first night of a three-night concert series held at Trading Boundaries in Sussex in April 2025. It features their most powerful performance, including a complete performance of their acclaimed debut album, "Eijikan ~ Toki e no Roman." The current members are Geoff Downes (Key), Virgil Donati (Dr/ex-Planet X), John Mitchell (G/Arena, It Bites), and Harry Whitley (B, Vo). This powerful lineup maintains a deep respect for classic songs while breathing new life into Asia's greatest hits with their modern and dynamic playing style. This album, where the exhilarating performance and the audience's enthusiasm come together, vividly demonstrates the essence of Asia as a band and their current power. "Asia ? Live In England," an important work that connects Asia's past, present, and future, is the first chapter leading to live performances of their second album "Alpha" and third album "Astra." A must-listen for Asia fans and all rock lovers! [Members] Geoff Downes (keyboards) Virgil Donati (drums) John Mitchell (guitar) Harry Whitley (bass/vocals) [CD Tracklist] 01. Heat of the Moment 02. Romance of Time 03. Lonely Survivor 04. One Step Closer 05. Time Again 06. To the End of This Dream 07. Without You 08. Let It Go 09. The Feeling of Excitement [Bonus Track] 10. Ride Easy 11. Video Game of the Radio Star 12. The Heat Goes On [Japan Exclusive Bonus Track] 13. Daylight Media Reviews and More Asia releases 'Asia - Live In England', a live work connecting Asia's past, present, and future! Recorded on the first of three consecutive nights of performances held at Trading Boundaries in Sussex in April 2025. This release captures their most powerful performance, including a complete recreation of every track from their acclaimed debut album, "Eijikan ~ Toki e no Roman ~". A must-listen for Asia fans and all rock lovers! (C)RS
