Silent Nation by Asia (Rock)

Pros: Mature vocals and music with (for some) nostalgia.
Cons: That more of my classic rock idols can't do this.

One of the sad truths about getting older is, we eventually come to realize the music of our youth lives on only through recordings and memories. Those artists we blasted in our bedrooms have now faded and we are left mourning the feelings we experienced ...

Pros: Flashes of unexpected brilliance - like the title track.
Cons: Do not read the lyric sheet. I repeat. Do NOT read the lyric sheet.

It seems a ridiculous assertion now. But if we were to believe the press trumpeting the self-titled debut release of the supergroup Asia in 1982, the album’s stature in the rock canon would be something akin to Nirvana’s Nevermind. ...

Pros: Extremely listenable at work on the headphones.
Cons: Needs more than one play to appreciate the talent involved.

What can I say? Polished to the point of gleaming!! John's mature vocals are superb, Geoff's keyboards sublime, Guthrie's guitar work fret perfect and Chris just does not miss a beat! First listen: What About Love and Long Way From Home stood ...