Aurora (Asia album)

Infobox Album |
Name = Aurora
Type = EP
Artist = Asia


Recorded = 1982-85
Released = 1986
Label = CBS/Sony Records
Geffen Records
Producer = Mike Stone
Geoff Downes
Genre = Progressive rock

"Aurora" is an extended play album by the progressive rock band Asia. It was a limited number release, exclusive to Japan, in 1986.

"Too Late" was originally on the 1985 album Astra.

"Ride Easy", never given regular release on a studio album, was originally released only as a B-side, on the 7" 45 rpm single "Heat of the Moment" in 1982.

During an interview on the 2007 released Asia DVD "Fantasia: Live in Tokyo ", lead vocalist John Wetton indicated that "Ride Easy" is one of his favourite Asia songs.

"Daylight" was originally on the cassette release of 1983 album Alpha [ [http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/asia/alpha_f6/ Rate Your Music] ] .

"Lying to Yourself", never given regular release on a studio album, was originally released only as a B-side, on the 7" 45 rpm single "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" in 1983. Later complilation albums list this track as "Lyin"' to Yourself".

Track listing

#"Too Late" (Wetton, Downes, Palmer) – 4:12
#"Ride Easy" (Wetton, Howe) - 4:35
#"Daylight" (Wetton, Downes) – 3:32
#"Lying to Yourself" (Wetton, Howe) – 4:12

Credits

*John Wetton - Bass, Lead Vocals
*Carl Palmer - Drums, Percussion
*Geoffrey Downes - Keyboard, Vocals
*Steve Howe - Guitar, Vocals
*Mandy Meyer - Guitar (on "Too Late")

References, notes

External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/afowler13/asia/pics/aurora-liner.gifOriginal Liner Notes for the Asia EP "Aurora"]