Alpha (album)

Infobox Album |
Name = Alpha
Type = studio
Artist = Asia


Released = July 26, 1983
Recorded = 1983, Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec
Genre = Progressive rock
Length = 45:00
Label = Geffen Records
GHS 24008
Producer = Mike Stone
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|2.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:emf8zfohehpk link]
*"Rolling Stone" Rating|2|5 [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/asia/albums/album/133986/review/5944597/alpha link]
Last album = "Asia" (1982)
This album = "Alpha" (1983)
Next album = "Astra" (1985)
Misc =

"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. fact|date=June 2007 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. "Alpha" was certified Platinum by the RIAA on October 11, 1983.

Track listing

All songs by Wetton/Downes except "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" by Wetton.

#"Don't Cry" – 3:41
#"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" – 3:13
#"Never in a Million Years" – 3:46
#"My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want)" – 4:49
#"The Heat Goes On" – 5:00
#"Eye to Eye" – 3:14
#"The Last to Know" – 4:40
#"True Colors" – 3:56
#"Midnight Sun" – 3:48
#"Open Your Eyes" – 6:26

Cassette Bonus Track

#"Daylight" – 3:33

Personnel

*John Wetton - Bass, Lead Vocals
*Carl Palmer - Drums, Percussion
*Steve Howe - Guitars, Vocals
*Geoffrey Downes - Keyboard, Vocals

Credits

*Greg Fulginiti - Mastering
*John Kalodner : John Kalodner