Aqua

Rock · 1992 · 13 tracks

Aqua

Asia's 1992 album delivers polished arena rock with intricate prog arrangements. Expect soaring vocals, layered synths, and anthemic choruses.

June 8, 1992 · Sony Records Int'l

Asia's "Aqua" is a vibrant journey through early 90s progressive and arena rock, showcasing the band's enduring knack for soaring melodies and intricate musicianship. The album is characterized by its powerful, harmonized vocals, driving rhythms, and a rich tapestry of keyboards and guitars that build to anthemic crescendos. It maintains a hopeful and energetic mood, perfect for moments of introspection or uplift, while retaining the grandiosity expected from a band of Asia's stature. This is rock music designed to fill a large space, whether it's a stadium or your personal listening sanctuary.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks

01

Aqua, Part 1

2:26

02

Who Will Stop the Rain?

4:35

03

Back in Town

4:09

04

Love Under Fire

5:15

05

Someday

5:48

06

Little Rich Boy

4:38

07

The Voice of Reason

5:37

08

Lay Down Your Arms

4:14

09

Crime of the Heart

5:57

10

A Far Cry

5:30

11

Don’t Call Me

4:55

12

Heaven on Earth

4:54

13

Aqua, Part 2

2:11

Moments Worth Listening For

The powerful, harmonized vocal entry after a dramatic instrumental build on an early track.

A particularly intricate keyboard solo that weaves through a driving guitar riff, showcasing technical prowess.

The unexpected shift in tempo and mood in a mid-album track, moving from a ballad-like verse to an explosive, anthemic chorus.

The grand, almost orchestral outro of a closing track, bringing together all the album's melodic themes.

Reviews

AllMusic

Where This Album Departs

How does Aqua sound next to the rest of Asia's catalogue?

Love Romantic+1.6σ

The writing leans notably further into love romantic than the rest of the catalogue.

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