Monday, June 02, 2008

ASIA - Phoenix


After almost 25 years, the band returns with an album that will leave the majority of the fans, speechless. No need to mention the skills and experience of each of the original quartet members, and now they are back with an album that smells and feels quality. A perfect combination of AOR with more pop elements, creates a radio-friendly, yet solid, and catchy, result. Pompous and melodic, well worked in every aspect of it, with hooks that stick into your mind, catchy parts, and refrains to sing along. What's even more amazing, is the fact that the band sounds as fresh, as it was in the 80's. The vocals are in such a top condition that I couldn't believe it's a 2008 album, the music so catchy, and fine, the production so shiny, everything is so perfect, that it sounds like a lie. What's wrong about this album? That it came out so late. I still can't stop drooling, and can't believe my ears. A fine gem, that no friend of Melodic music, should miss.
10/10

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

i hope it wirths a listen.... or two.