Aura (Asia album)
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Aura is an album by the progressive rock
band Asia
, recorded in 2000 and first released in 2001. Roger Dean created the cover art for this album. Ready To Go Home was originally done by 10cc
, and is also been covered by Sissel
and Morten Harket
of A-Ha
during his solo effort.
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band Asia
Asia (band)
Asia are an English rock group formed in 1981. The band was labelled a supergroup as it included former members of several veteran progressive rock bands, namely John Wetton , Geoff Downes , Steve Howe and Carl Palmer Asia are an English rock group formed in 1981. The band was labelled a...
, recorded in 2000 and first released in 2001. Roger Dean created the cover art for this album. Ready To Go Home was originally done by 10cc
10cc
10cc are an English art rock band who achieved their greatest commercial success in the 1970s. The band initially consisted of four musicians -- Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme -- who had written and recorded together for some three years, before assuming the "10cc" name...
, and is also been covered by Sissel
Sissel
Sissel is a Norwegian female given name, a variant of Cecilia.Famous people called Sissel include:* Sissel Kyrkjebø also known as Sissel* Sissel is the name of the main character in Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective....
and Morten Harket
Morten Harket
Morten Harket is a Norwegian musician, best known as the lead singer of the Norwegian synthpop/rock band A-ha, which released nine studio albums and topped the charts in several countries after their breakthrough hit "Take on Me" in 1985. A-ha disbanded in 2010. Harket has also released four solo...
of A-Ha
A-ha
A-ha were a Norwegian pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. The band was founded by Morten Harket , Magne Furuholmen , and Pål Waaktaar...
during his solo effort.
Track listing
All songs by Geoff Downes & John Payne except where noted.- "Awake" – 6:00
- "Wherever You Are" (Andrew GoldAndrew GoldAndrew Maurice Gold was an American singer, musician and songwriter. His works include the Top 10 single "Lonely Boy" , as well as the singles "Thank You for Being a Friend" , and "Never Let Her Slip Away" ....
/Graham GouldmanGraham GouldmanGraham Keith Gouldman is an English songwriter and musician who is a long-time member of British band 10cc.-Early life and 1960s pop career: 1946–1968:Gouldman was born in Broughton, Salford, England...
/Geoff Downes/John Payne) – 4:48 - "Ready to Go Home" (Andrew Gold/Graham Gouldman) – 4:50
- "The Last Time" – 4:56
- "Forgive Me" (Jimmy Santis/Richard Tancredi/Geoff Downes/John Payne) – 5:26
- "Kings of the Day (Regis Diem)" – 6:51
- "On the Coldest Day in Hell" (Geoff Downes/John Payne/Ben Woolfenden)– 6:25
- "Free" – 8:07
- "You're the Stranger" – 6:05
- "The Longest Night" (Geoff Downes/John Payne/Ben Woolfenden) – 5:28
- "Aura" – 4:14
- Bonus tracks - on special edition
- "Under the Gun" – 4:48
- "Come Make My Day" (Geoff Downes/John Payne/Ian Crichton) – 5:01
- "Hands of Time" – 6:31
Members
- John PayneJohn Payne (singer)John Payne is a British musician, best known as the lead singer and bassist of Asia from 1992 to 2006 and from June 2007 with ASIA Featuring John Payne....
– Lead Vocals, Bass & Guitar - Geoff DownesGeoff DownesGeoffrey "Geoff" Downes is an English rock keyboard player, songwriter, best known as the keyboardist for the bands The Buggles, Yes and Asia, of which he is the only consistent member. When he was a keyboardist for The Buggles, he played multiple keyboards to achieve a New Wave technopop sound...
- Keyboards
Guest musicians
- Steve HoweSteve Howe (guitarist)Stephen James "Steve" Howe is an English guitarist, known for his work with the progressive rock group Yes...
– Guitars (on 4,8) - Elliott RandallElliott RandallElliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
– Guitars (on 9,11) - Pat ThrallPat ThrallPat Thrall is an American rock guitarist. Thrall is a native of the San Francisco area, and began his recording career in 1972. He played guiatar,vocals and percussion with the group Cookin Mama album: new day , that also had this brother Preston Thrall on percussion.Thrall has worked with former...
– Guitars (on 8) - Ian Crichton – Guitars (on 4,8,12,13,14)
- Guthrie GovanGuthrie GovanGuthrie Govan is a guitarist known for his work with the bands Asia , GPS, The Young Punx and The Fellowship as well as Erotic Cakes...
– Guitars (on 1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10) - Tony LevinTony LevinTony Levin is an American progressive rock musician, specializing in bass guitar, Chapman stick and upright bass ....
– Bass (on 3) - Vinnie ColaiutaVinnie ColaiutaVincent Colaiuta is an American drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Republic, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the age of 14...
– Drums (on 3,4,10) - Simon PhillipsSimon PhillipsSimon Phillips is an English jazz, pop and rock drummer.-Career:Phillips began to play professionally at the age of twelve in his father's Dixieland band for four years. He was then offered the chance to play in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar...
– Drums (on 6,8) - Chris SladeChris SladeChris Slade is a Welsh rock drummer.-Career:Slade has worked with Gary Numan, Tom Jones, Olivia Newton-John , and Uriah Heep. He was a member of Manfred Mann's Earth Band from 1972 to 1978...
– Drums (on 2,12,13,14) - Michael SturgisMike SturgisMike Sturgis is an American drummer, having played for the band 21 Guns and later with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith in Psycho Motel, where he played on both State of Mind and Welcome to the World albums...
– Drums (on 1,5,7,9,11)
Additional musicians
- Neil Lockwood – Additional Backing vocals
- Gary Liederman – Additional Bass
- David Grant's Gospel Choir – Choir on "Awake" and "Ready To Go Home"
- Luis JardimLuís JardimLuís Alberto Figueira Gonçalves Jardim is a Portuguese percussionist, born in the Madeira Island, best known for his work with producer Trevor Horn.-Family:Jardim is a cousin of Alberto João Jardim...
– Percussion (on 1,3,4,5,6,9,11)
Release details
- 2001, Japan, Victor VICP-61250, Release date ? ? 2001, CD
- 2001, USA, Blue Storm Music 670211-3003-2, CD special edition
- 2003, UK, Universal CDRECX501, Release date 6 May 2003, CD special edition