Asia ) Alpha ) 1983 (Geffen Records US)

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Alpha is the 2nd studio album by British rock supergroup Asia, released on 12 August 1983 by Geffen Records. It was recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec, and Manta Sound in Toronto from February to May 1983. Alpha adopted a notably more polished sound with radio-friendly elements and less emphasis on progressive rock sections. Like its multi-platinum predecessor, the album was produced by Mike Stone who was put in charge of mixing the album, where technical glitches delayed its release by several months. The band was unhappy with his final mix, with Howe describing it as a "wall of sound". They demanded a remix, which was done but did not alleviate their concerns much. The album reached number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified platinum for over 1 million copies sold in the US. In the UK, the album peaked at number 5 and has been awarded a platinum certification for over 250,000 copies sold. Despite this, it failed to meet the expectations of the record company executives, who wanted it to match the sales of the debut album.
Alpha was the last album to feature the band's original line-up for 25 years until Phoenix, which was released in 2008.
The cover artwork was designed by Roger Dean, known for his work with Yes, of which Howe and keyboard player Geoff Downes had previously been members.

Asia:
Geoff Downes – Keyboards
Steve Howe – Guitars
Carl Palmer – Drums
John Wetton – Vocals and Bass Guitars

🔘 Side Alpha 1:
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

🔘 Side Beta 2:
Eye to Eye
The Last to Know
True Colors
Midnight Sun
Open Your Eyes