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Asia: Astra

5 December 1985 · 41 YEARS

Astra

Asia

Guitarist Mandy Meyer joined for this project, marking the sole studio recording where the group featured this specific lineup. It serves as a polished, high-pressure moment for the band as they managed internal changes while preserving their signature melodic intensity.

Electronic keyboards and huge, echo-drenched textures characterize the output, placing the work squarely in the mid-eighties stadium rock scene. The compositions rely heavily upon symphonic layers and dramatic hooks that typify the era's sophisticated approach to commercial rock.

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