Alpha is a 1983 album by rock quartet Asia. After the huge commercial success of their first album, Asia, Alpha sold relatively poorly and was considered a disappointment to some fans. Filled with commercial hooks, Alpha was the product of Geoff Downes' and John Wetton's song-writing. Steve Howe was mostly left out of the writing process, causing tensions within the band. Recorded in Morin Heights, Canada, Alpha is Asia's second album with John W...
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Alpha is a 1983 album by rock quartet Asia. After the huge commercial success of their first album, Asia, Alpha sold relatively poorly and was considered a disappointment to some fans. Filled with commercial hooks, Alpha was the product of Geoff Downes' and John Wetton's song-writing. Steve Howe was mostly left out of the writing process, causing tensions within the band. Recorded in Morin Heights, Canada, Alpha is Asia's second album with John Wetton as vocalist and last album with Steve Howe as full-time guitarist until 2008's Phoenix. The first track on Alpha, "Don't Cry", became a top 10 hit, peaking at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Alpha was certified Platinum by the RIAA on October 11, 1983.
All songs by Wetton/Downes except "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" by Wetton.
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