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These results surprise me. I thought we had more IMGs.
yaah said:
Im asking the ABP to incorporate a culture component to the boards, one section will be devoted entirely to recognition, history and general appreciation of the great musical ensemble known as ASIA!
When Asias debut album exploded onto the music scene in February 1982 with several Top 10 singles and sales exceeding 7 million, many believed the supergroup featuring bassist/vocalist John Wetton, drummer Carl Palmer, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and guitarist Steve Howe were the logical next musical step for fans of the great bands of the 70s. After all, the four members had been members in Yes, King Crimson, ELP, UK, Roxy Music, and Uriah Heep.
The group came together in the spring of 1981, when John Wetton's acclaimed progressive band UK fell apart. He had decided to form a new group with guitarist Steve Howe, best known as the axeman for British Prog superstars, Yes. Drummer Carl Palmer came into the band next, having just completed a decade of platinum releases and sold out tours with Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Keyboardist Geoff Downes, who had replaced Rick Wakeman in the 1979 version of Yes and previously, had been half of the pop duo, The Buggles (remember, "Video Killed The Radio Star"?).
Despite having to overcome the stigma of being labeled a "supergroup" from the onset, Asia's music (and rocknroll charisma) developed organically, - and almost-, effortlessly. Though all had seen chart topping success in their previous bands, Asia had a special chemistry that fans and music industry insiders were quick to recognize.
" The band sort of came together naturally," says Carl Palmer. " It wasn't something which was kind of forced. We all wanted to play together. We had a great time doing it. Those first six years were a wonderful experience overall."
The band was signed in the summer of 1981 by Geffen Records A&R whiz John Kalodner, fresh out of a long affiliation at Atlantic Records where he worked with the various Asia members as he oversaw the making of albums for Yes, King Crimson, ELP and Roxy Music.
The first Asia album went into production in June of 1981 with producer Mike Stone at Marcus Studios and Virgin Townhouse in London. Stone, who had worked on hits for Journey, Queen and Foreigner, also knew the band had an amazing musical ability. The band spent five months writing, arranging, and recording nine songs for its debut that included such classics as " Heat Of The Moment", "Only Time Will Tell", and "Sole Survivor."
LADoc00 said:
That was almost Patrick Bateman-esque.
P.S.
I mean, seriously, Asia? You framed an Asia poster? How hard did the people at the frame store laugh when you brought this in?
LADoc00 said:
The movie is good, and I like Bale as Bateman. But the book? Legendary.
I probably should have said, for people in the pathology forum only. Probably half of those votes are from pre-allo people who just voted because they saw it on "recent posts." Crap. Oh well.
I would prefer to deify Abba rather than ASIA. But then again, I'm gay.
I would prefer to deify Abba rather than ASIA. But then again, I'm gay.
My my, I tried to hold you back but you were stronger
Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo - couldnt escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - knowing my fate is to be with you
Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo - couldnt escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - knowing my fate is to be with you
LADoc00 said:Dude you didnt just out yourself in a random post!
My partner knows a guy who dated the original "indian"...
Anyway, that Asia album is great--just had it on my turntable the other day! Gotta love Steve Howe.
Brian Pavlovitz said:
Turntable!!
I just threw out all my cassette tapes! Much less actual records!
I continue to be amazed at the horrendous musical tastes here. Seriously, LA. Asia? Coldplay? Jon Frickin' Parr? I mean, yikes! You, my friend, are in need of some serious musical remediation. Its kind of like liking bad food. I understand if people think McDonalds is good if thats all they have been exposed to. But there is a universe full of amazing stuff out there.
Asia was utter crap back in 1981 when that stupid album came out. It sounds even worse now 25 years later. Good music is timeless.
I am sorry to be the one to come at you with this. I am doing this with your best interests at heart. Its a muscial intervention. I come in peace.
Asia was utter crap back in 1981 when that stupid album came out. It sounds even worse now 25 years later. Good music is timeless.
I am sorry to be the one to come at you with this. I am doing this with your best interests at heart. Its a muscial intervention. I come in peace.
LADoc00 said:
I don't care. People call me gay all the time. That you think Asia is preferable to Abba though, unforgivable.
beary said:Turntable!!
I just threw out all my cassette tapes! Much less actual records!
You know, there's just something about an Lp. A good turntable can sound soooo nice.
Do I have to respond to this poll?
deschutes said:
I left that sixth option for you 😛
yaah said:
I definitely feel ABBA>>Asia. Hell I even went to the Mama Mia musical.
But Asia is that true zietgeist group that along with the Police, Duran Duran, and Depeche Mode as well as lesser knowns such as A-ha and David Bowie defined the 1980s, which I believe the last great time period of American History. Everything breathed optimism, from the classic John Hughes flicks where the nerd gets the girl to the fast paced "America is no1!" action flicks like Top Gun and Rocky. Doctors actually got paid by insurance companies and CEOs, although greedy (aka Michael Douglas in Wall Street), didnt actually lie and rob shareholders. Our enemies were an evil empire and we went about our daily life like we were in some eternally blissful epilogue of Return of the King. How many here listened to "Heat of the Moment" and imagined groping some hot chick in your homeroom class or messed around at a party to Duran Duran's "Hungry Like a Wolf"?
Now we live in the time of decay, the Decline of Western Civilization.
Childhood Capitalist hero:
The 80s, a time when Tom Cruz wasnt a flippin scientologist:
One of the greatest flicks of all time
Yaah, you may be right that some people other than Path forum regulars (um, lurkers) answered this poll, but here is an N=1: I am from the US, attend a US medical school and also going into Path. In the next to last clerkship of 3rd year (Surgery: "Thank you sir, may I please have another.") I'm starting to look at residency programs where I want to apply.
Now, I am not so sure about ASIA or ABBA as being all that, though....The Police and Sting are more my taste.
That ASIA cover was some bad as-s artwork for it's day though.
Now, I am not so sure about ASIA or ABBA as being all that, though....The Police and Sting are more my taste.
That ASIA cover was some bad as-s artwork for it's day though.
