New Asia single, Face on the Bridge

[That 70s Guy]

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ASIA RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM "XXX" WITH ORIGINAL LINE-UP:
Thirty years after its eponymous debut album, Asia ascended to the top of the Billboard Top 100 chart (where it remained No.1 for nine consecutive weeks), the legendary British classic rock band returns with a brand new studio album, a 30th Anniversary edition of their debut album, 2 DVDs, and a world tour that includes UK, Europe, Japan and America.
Asia will release their new studio album XXX (pronounced Triple X) on Frontiers Records on June 29 in Europe and July 3 in North America. The new record, produced by Mike Paxman, which is being hailed as Asia's best album since its classic early 80s releases, will be released as a CD, collector's edition CD/DVD (featuring new music videos and behind the scenes footage), and on vinyl (limited edition Europe only). Original artwork for “XXX” album courtesy of Roger Dean.

The first single taken from the highly anticipated new album is entitled Face On The Bridge, released worldwide on May 14. The videoclip can be seen on YouTube now: Asia - Face On The Bridge (Official) - YouTube.

“We're very pleased with, and confident about XXX,” says John Wetton. “It encapsulates, lyrically and instrumentally, the essence of Asia today. However, it is the very same four people that gave you the original, iconic album 30 years ago. If you loved it then, you will love it now.”
“We wanted to recapture the energy of the first album,” adds Asia's guitarist, Steve Howe. “ASIA has always been about great songs, and fantastic musicianship. I'm sure fans of the first album, will fall in love with XXX.”

“XXX” CD Edition – Track Listing: 1. Tomorrow The World (Wetton/Downes) 6:47 2. Bury Me In Willow (Wetton/Downes) 6:01 3. No Religion (Howe/Wetton/Downes) 6:36 4. Faithful (Wetton/Downes) 5:37 5. I Know How You Feel (Wetton/Downes) 4:53 6. Face On The Bridge (Wetton/Downes) 5:59 7. Al Gatto Nero (Wetton/Downes) 4:36 8. Judas (Howe/Wetton/Downes) 4:43 9. Ghost Of A Chance (Wetton/Downes) 4:21 / Total Time 49:41.

“XXX” Special Edition 11-Track Cd (+ Bonus Dvd) - Track Listing: 1. Tomorrow The World (Wetton/Downes) 6:47 2. Bury Me In Willow (Wetton/Downes) 6:01 3. No Religion (Howe/Wetton/Downes) 6:36 4. Faithful (Wetton/Downes) 5:37 5. I Know How You Feel (Wetton/Downes) 4:53 6. Face On The Bridge (Wetton/Downes) 5:59 7. Al Gatto Nero (Wetton/Downes) 4:36 8. Judas (Howe/Wetton/Downes) 4:43 9. Reno (Silver and Gold) (Howe/Wetton) 5:15 (Bonus Track) 10. Ghost Of A Chance (Wetton/Downes) 4:21 11. I Know How You Feel (Midnight Mix) (Wetton/Downes) 5:23 (Bonus Track) / Total Time: 60:20.

Bonus DVD: 1. Face On The Bridge (Music Video) (4:33) / 2. Faithful (Music Video) (4:34) / 3. The Making of XXX (Featurette) (20:33) / Total Time: 29:40.

In addition Asia has also completed “Resonance”, a DVD concert film of the group's 2010/2011 Omega World Tour, captured live in Switzerland which will be released later in the fall.
To celebrate their 30th Anniversary, Asia will release a collector's edition box set based on their legendary 1982 eponymous debut album, supported by a myriad of Asia releases in 2012. The 30th anniversary edition of their debut album will feature 2 audio CDs (a re-mastered edition of the debut album, plus a CD of live rare tracks), an expansive historical booklet, a limited edition Asia T-shirt, goodies from Asia's 1982 tour, plus a DVD of the new band documentary: Asia - 30 Years On. A newly commissioned painting by Roger Dean updates the symbolic dragon and pearl from 1982 to 2012, the Year of The Water Dragon (in the Chinese calendar).

Confirmed tour dates so far include:
Japan
24th September - Tokyo Shibuya Kokaido
25th September - Tokyo Shibuya Kokaido
26th September - Osaka Sankei Hall Breeze
27th September - Zepp Nagoya

America
17th October Red Bank, NJ Count Basie
18th October Boston, MA Wilbur Theater
19th October Westbury, NY Westbury Theater
20th October Philadelphia, PA Keswick
21st October Wilmington, DE Opera House
23rd October Syracuse, NY Turning Stone Casino
25th October Ridgefield, CT Ridgefield Playhouse
26th October Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
27th October NY, NY Best Buy Theater
28th October York, PA Strand Capital

UK Dates
2nd September – Weyfest Festival, Weyfest, UK
15th December – The Wharf, Tavistock, UK
16th December – The Picturedrome, Holmfirth, UK
17th December – Queens Hall, Edinburgh, UK
18th December – TBA
19th December – City Hall, Salisbury, UK
20th December – Town Hall, Birmingham, UK
21st December – RNCM, Manchester, UK
22nd December – Shepherds Bush Empire, London, UK

Asia: Geoff Downes – keyboards, Steve Howe – guitars, Carl Palmer – drums, John Wetton – bass and vocals.

 

[LG]

^^I'll pass on the "Remaster" of their debut album....looks like mostly club dates to me Billy...

Other than the festivals they are playing.

 

[Fever]

I saw them two years ago and there were about 200 people at the show in a plac e that holds about 1,000. It was still a good show .

 

[METALPRIEST]

I like this new song! The chorus is beautiful. Can't wait to pick this up. I DID like the last album quite a bit!!

 

[Big Ears]

I've listened to this a few times now and like it a lot, but I wish Geoff and Carl would cut loose on their instruments. I have often thought that listening to Asia is a bit like watching a sprinter running on the spot.

 

[METALPRIEST]

That's a funny way of looking at it

 

[LG]

I saw them two years ago and there were about 200 people at the show in a place that holds about 1,000. It was still a good show .

That is too bad, but not unexpected these days Fever. I'll wager the average age of the fans who attended was over 40+.

 

[That 70s Guy]

BTW----

don't run a search for "Asia XXX"

 

[eaglewolf]

New member here - just discovered this site. (I found the site and this thread when I was looking up John Payne, actually.)

Sorry for the semi-necro post, but I thought the clip in the first post was pretty good. I know many said they prefer Wetton as the Asia vocalist, but personally I am a big fan of John Payne and his vocal work. However, this song worked pretty well with Wetton as the vocalist. Both vocalists have put out some excellent tunes, though I typically go for more of a harder rock than any version of Asia normally played. (Saw the Scorpions last night, if that gives any indication.

I'll be curious to see what this forum is like, and this is as good of an introduction to this site for me as any other, I guess.

David

 

[Big Ears]

^ Agreed. If you like John Wetton and heavy rock, there is UK's Danger Money. The final track, Carrying No Cross, is phenomenal.

Be sure to introduce yourself here too, eaglewolf: http://www.classicrockforums.com/forum/f2/