On This Day: March 18 1982 Asia Released Their Debut Album

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Mar 18, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 18 1982 Asia Released Their Debut Album.

On this day March 18 1982 the rock supergroup Asia released their self-titled debut album. The album became an instant success reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 charts and also hitting number one in Canada.

Asia featured a blend of progressive rock and radio-friendly melodies led by standout tracks like Heat of the Moment and Only Time Will Tell. The band consisting of former members of Yes King Crimson and Emerson Lake & Palmer brought their experience together to create one of...

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