Alpha is the second studio album by British rock band Asia, released on 26 July 1983 in the United States and on 12 August 1983 in the United Kingdom by Geffen Records. Recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec, and Manta Sound in Toronto from February to May 1983, the album was produced, like its multi-platinum predecessor, by Mike Stone. Guitarist Steve Howe left the band in 1984. Thus, Alpha was the last album to feature the band's original line-up until Phoenix which was released in 2008
Alpha is a music studio album recording by ASIA (Prog Related/Progressive Rock) released in 1983 on cd, lp, vinyl and/or cassette. Studio Album, released in 1983. Songs, Tracks Listing.
Asia (2). Alpha (LP, Album). Jigu Records Corporation, CBS/Sony. KJPL-0381, 25AP-2650. GED 04 008, GEFD 4008. Asia (2). Alpha (CD, Album). Geffen Records, Geffen Records. 35DP 80.
The album still managed to be a platinum-selling Top Ten hit, as did the leadoff single "Don't Cry," but where Asia managed to make old sounds fresh, Alpha fails miserably. Nothing on Alpha packs the sheer sonic force of the band's debut. Instead, much of the record is lightweight both lyrically and musically, leaning heavier on keyboard-laden ballads like "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes," which managed to scrape into the Top 40, and "My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want).
Data de aparición Octubre 1983. Estilo MusicalProgressive Rock. Miembros poseen este álbum66. 1. Don't Cry. 2. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes. 3. Never in a Million Years.
Alpha (1983) by Asia. Labels: Geffen Records. Genres: AOR, Progressive Rock. Songs: Don't Cry, The Smile Has Left Your Eyes, Never in a Million Years, My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want), The Heat Goes On, Eye to Ey. .Members: John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer.
Alpha - Студийный альбом от Asia. В альбом вошло 12 треков. Продолжительность альбома: 50:00. Asia - The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (John Wetton). The Smile Has Left Your Eyes - starts acoustically (Asia live in Moscow 1990). Asia - The Smile Has Left Your Eyes 1990 (Acoustic Guitar). The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (Asia cover/John Wetton tribute) - Mike Massé. Greg lake & asia - the smile has left your eyes (live '83).
Tracklist
| Alpha | |
| A1 | Don't Cry |
| A2 | The Smile Has Left Your Eyes |
| A3 | Never In A Million Years |
| A4 | My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want) |
| A5 | The Heat Goes On |
| Beta | |
| B1 | Eye To Eye |
| B2 | The Last To Know |
| B3 | True Colors |
| B4 | Midnight Sun |
| B5 | Open Your Eyes |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – The David Geffen Company
- Copyright (c) – The David Geffen Company
- Recorded At – Le Studio
- Recorded At – Manta Sound
- Distributed By – CBS Records
- Mastered At – Artisan Sound Recorders
Credits
- Arranged By – Asia
- Design [Cover] – Roger Dean
- Drums – Carl Palmer
- Engineer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Mike Stone, Paul Northfield
- Guitar – Steve Howe
- Keyboards – Geoff Downes
- Management – Brian Lane
- Producer – Mike Stone
- Recorded By [Assistant], Mixed By [Assistant] – Frank Opolko, Rob Whelan*
- Vocals, Bass [Guitar] – John Wetton
- Written-By – Downes* (tracks: A1, A3 to B5), Wetton*
Notes
Original sound recording made by The David Geffen Company.Recorded at Le Studio, Quebec, and Manta Sound, Toronto, February to May 1983.
Produced for Mike Stone Enterprises Ltd.
Distributed by CBS Records.
CBS Records are the exclusive licensees for the UK.
All songs (C) 1983 WB Music Corp./Almond Legg Music Corp. Administered by WB Music Corp./Ackee Music Inc. ASCAP
except
"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" (C) 1983 WB Music Corp./Almond Legg Music Corp. Administered by WB Music Corp. ASCAP
All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.
Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
(C)(P) 1983 The David Geffen Company
Has the symbol for Artisan Sound Recorders on the runout groove.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Label Code: LC 7266
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEF 25508 | Asia | Alpha (LP, Album) | Geffen Records | GEF 25508 | UK | 1983 |
| GED 04 008, GEFD 4008 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album) | Geffen Records, Geffen Records | GED 04 008, GEFD 4008 | Europe | Unknown |
| 35DP 80 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album) | Geffen Records | 35DP 80 | Japan | 1983 |
| 30AP 2699 | Asia | Alpha (LP, Album, Ltd, Pic) | Geffen Records | 30AP 2699 | Japan | 1983 |
| 4008-2 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album, Tar) | Geffen Records | 4008-2 | US | 1983 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Don't Cry |
| A2 | The Smile Has Left Your Eyes |
| A3 | Never In A Million Years |
| A4 | My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want) |
| A5 | The Heat Goes On |
| B1 | Eye To Eye |
| B2 | The Last To Know |
| B3 | True Colors |
| B4 | Midnight Sun |
| B5 | Open Your Eyes |
| B6 | Daylight |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – RCA Music Service
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – The David Geffen Company
- Copyright (c) – The David Geffen Company
Credits
- Arranged By – Asia
- Design [Cover] – Roger Dean
- Engineer – Mike Stone, Paul Northfield
- Producer – Mike Stone
Notes
Including bonustrack: "Daylight".Produced for Mike Stone Enterprises Ltd.
Cover Design © 1983 Roger Dean
℗ © 1983 The David Geffen Company
Made and printed in U.S.A.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: none
- Other: C162879
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEF 25508 | Asia | Alpha (LP, Album) | Geffen Records | GEF 25508 | UK | 1983 |
| GED 04 008, GEFD 4008 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album) | Geffen Records, Geffen Records | GED 04 008, GEFD 4008 | Europe | Unknown |
| 35DP 80 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album) | Geffen Records | 35DP 80 | Japan | 1983 |
| 30AP 2699 | Asia | Alpha (LP, Album, Ltd, Pic) | Geffen Records | 30AP 2699 | Japan | 1983 |
| 4008-2 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album, Tar) | Geffen Records | 4008-2 | US | 1983 |
Tracklist
| Alpha | ||
| A1 | Don't Cry | 3:41 |
| A2 | The Smile Has Left Your Eyes | 3:13 |
| A3 | Never In A Million Years | 3:46 |
| A4 | My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want) | 4:49 |
| A5 | The Heat Goes On | 5:00 |
| Beta | ||
| B1 | Eye To Eye | 3:14 |
| B2 | The Last To Know | 4:40 |
| B3 | True Colors | 3:53 |
| B4 | Midnight Sun | 3:48 |
| B5 | Open Your Eyes | 6:26 |
| B6 | Daylight | 3:32 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
- Published By – Island Music Ltd.
- Licensed To – CBS Records
- Produced For – Mike Stone Enterprises, Ltd.
Credits
- Producer, Engineer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Mike Stone
- Written-By – Downes*, Wetton*
Notes
Including bonustrack: "Daylight".Original sound recording made by The David Geffen Company.
CBS Records are the exclusive licensees for the UK.
Distributed by CBS Records.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM
- Label Code: LC 7266
- Price Code: CB 481
- Price Code: 58
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEF 25508 | Asia | Alpha (LP, Album) | Geffen Records | GEF 25508 | UK | 1983 |
| GED 04 008, GEFD 4008 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album) | Geffen Records, Geffen Records | GED 04 008, GEFD 4008 | Europe | Unknown |
| 35DP 80 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album) | Geffen Records | 35DP 80 | Japan | 1983 |
| 30AP 2699 | Asia | Alpha (LP, Album, Ltd, Pic) | Geffen Records | 30AP 2699 | Japan | 1983 |
| 4008-2 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album, Tar) | Geffen Records | 4008-2 | US | 1983 |
Tracklist
| 1 | Don't Cry |
| 2 | The Smile Has Left Your Eyes |
| 3 | Never In A Million Years |
| 4 | My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want) |
| 5 | The Heat Goes On |
| 6 | Eye To Eye |
| 7 | The Last To Know |
| 8 | True Colors |
| 9 | Midnight Sun |
| 10 | Open Your Eyes |
| Bonus Tracks | |
| 11 | Daylight |
| 12 | Lying To Yourself |
Companies, etc.
- Marketed By – Universal Music LLC
- Distributed By – Universal Music LLC
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Geffen Records
- Copyright (c) – Geffen Records
Credits
- Arranged By – Asia
- Artwork – Roger Dean
- Drums – Carl Palmer
- Engineer, Mixed By, Recorded By – Mike Stone, Paul Northfield
- Guitar – Steve Howe
- Keyboards – Geoff Downes
- Mixed By [Assistant] – Frank Opolko, Rob Whelan*
- Producer – Mike Stone
- Vocals, Bass – John Wetton
- Written-By – Geoff Downes (tracks: 1, 3 to 10), John Wetton, Steve Howe (tracks: 12)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4988005811820
- Rights Society: JASRAC
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEF 25508 | Asia | Alpha (LP, Album) | Geffen Records | GEF 25508 | UK | 1983 |
| GED 04 008, GEFD 4008 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album) | Geffen Records, Geffen Records | GED 04 008, GEFD 4008 | Europe | Unknown |
| 35DP 80 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album) | Geffen Records | 35DP 80 | Japan | 1983 |
| 30AP 2699 | Asia | Alpha (LP, Album, Ltd, Pic) | Geffen Records | 30AP 2699 | Japan | 1983 |
| 4008-2 | Asia | Alpha (CD, Album, Tar) | Geffen Records | 4008-2 | US | 1983 |
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