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Aurora (Asia album)

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Released
  
1986

Length
  
16:31

Release date
  
1986

Genre
  
Progressive rock

Recorded
  
1982-85

Artist
  
Asia

Producer
  
Geoff Downes

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Labels
  
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., Geffen Records

Aurora is an extended play album by the progressive rock band Asia. It was a limited number release, exclusive to Japan, in 1986.

Contents

"Too Late" was originally on the 1985 album Astra.

"Ride Easy", never given regular release on a studio album, was originally released only as a B-side, on the 7" 45 rpm single "Heat of the Moment" in 1982.

During an interview on the 2007 released Asia DVD "Fantasia: Live in Tokyo ", lead vocalist John Wetton indicated that "Ride Easy" is one of his favorite Asia songs.

"Daylight" was originally on the cassette release of 1983 album Alpha.

"Lying to Yourself", never given regular release on a studio album, was originally released only as a B-side, on the 7" 45 rpm single "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" in 1983. Later compilation albums list this track as "Lyin' to Yourself".

All three B-sides were released on the compilation The Very Best of Asia: Heat of the Moment (1982-1990).

Personnel

  • John Wetton - Bass, Lead Vocals
  • Carl Palmer - Drums, Percussion
  • Geoffrey Downes - Keyboard, Vocals
  • Steve Howe - Guitar, Vocals
  • Mandy Meyer - Guitar (on "Too Late")
  • Songs

    1Too Late4:12
    2Ride Easy4:26
    3Daylight3:33

    References

    Aurora (Asia album) Wikipedia


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