Alpha (Asia album)

For the 2007 Sevendust album, see Alpha (Sevendust album).

For the 2007 Alice Nine album, see Alpha (Alice Nine album).

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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. 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.

1. "Don't Cry" – 3:41
2. "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" – 3:13
3. "Never in a Million Years" – 3:46
4. "My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want)" – 4:49
5. "The Heat Goes On" – 5:00
6. "Eye to Eye" – 3:14
7. "The Last to Know" – 4:40
8. "True Colors" – 3:56
9. "Midnight Sun" – 3:48
10. "Open Your Eyes" – 6:26
11. "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