Aurora (Asia album)
| Aurora | ||
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| EP by Asia | ||
| Released | 1986 | |
| Recorded | 1982-85 | |
| Genre | Progressive rock | |
| Length | 16:31 | |
| Label |
CBS/Sony Records Geffen Records | |
| Producer |
Mike Stone Geoff Downes | |
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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 favorite Asia songs.
"Daylight" was originally on the cassette release of 1983 album Alpha.[1]
"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 compilation albums list this track as "Lyin' to Yourself".
All three B-sides were released on the compilation The Very Best of Asia: Heat of the Moment (1982-1990).
Track listing
| Side one | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Too Late" | John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Ride Easy" | Wetton, Steve Howe | 4:35 |
| Side one | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Daylight" | Wetton, Downes | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Lying to Yourself" | Wetton, Howe | 4:12 |
Personnel
- John Wetton - Bass, Lead Vocals
- Carl Palmer - Drums, Percussion
- Geoffrey Downes - Keyboard, Vocals
- Steve Howe - Guitar, Vocals
- Mandy Meyer - Guitar (on "Too Late")
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