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Rock · 1985 · 10 tracks

Astra

Asia

Asia's third album delivers polished 80s progressive rock, brimming with synth-driven anthems and soaring vocal harmonies. It's grand, energetic, and distinctly of its era.

December 5, 1985

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Astra is a vibrant snapshot of Asia's sound in the mid-1980s, fully embracing the era's production sensibilities and sonic palette. The album bursts with a polished, high-fidelity sheen, characterized by prominent, shimmering synthesizers that lay down lush melodic foundations. Electric guitars deliver intricate, yet always melodic, solos, while the rhythm section provides a steady, powerful drive. The overall feel is one of grandiosity and optimism, a sound designed to fill arenas and inspire a sense of hopeful triumph.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Go
4:06
02
Voice of America
4:26
03
Hard on Me
3:35
04
Wishing
4:15
05
Rock and Roll Dream
6:51
06
Countdown to Zero
4:14
07
Love Now Till Eternity
4:10
08
Too Late
4:12
09
Suspicion
3:46
10
After the War
5:09
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive, synth-driven intro of the opening track, setting the album's grand scale immediately.
A particularly intricate and melodic guitar solo on a mid-album track, showcasing technical prowess over a sweeping keyboard pad.
The soaring, multi-layered vocal harmonies during a powerful chorus, creating a wall of sound.
A dramatic bridge section, where the tempo shifts and a prominent synth motif builds to a final, triumphant chorus.
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How does Astra sound next to the rest of Asia's catalogue?

Self Examination+0.9σ

The writing leans a touch further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

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