Heat of the Moment - Asia | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@bradsimpson9396]

”Only Time Will Tell” is their definite highlight in my opinion

[@ATalkingBadger]

Great song, but I can tell that you haven't listened to a full album by them. Listen to the entire discography, cause you're missing out.

[@jamesbird5414]

100%

[@bradsimpson9396]

@@ATalkingBadger you’re correct, I’m a bit naive in that I haven’t heard a full album of theirs. But of the several songs I know, that one stands out the most

[@AlanEricFan]

same for me: I heard that tune on the radio at age 7. Always loved it and it caused me to find out who they were in my teenage years. This album was effectively my spring board into prog like Yes and early Genesis.

[@DannyD714]

gotta be the next one they hear.

[@TimKCSportsFan]

"Only Time Will Tell"is a must by these gents

[@excalibur2024guy]

I like that song a little more than this one. Also, their greatest hits album is pretty good..

[@bryanjensen2614]

Definitely a must for cowbell fans.

[@88wildcat]

@@excalibur2024guy I always kind of thought their first album was their greatest hits album.

[@dusty52267]

Carl Palmer is never mentioned enough when greatest rock drummers are talked about. He is an absolute monster.

[@markkenific6587]

He was known as the little Buddy Rich.

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

@@dusty52267 yup The Most underrated drummer of all time✌🏼❤️

[@marinman3551]

Buddy Rich said he was the best of the rest!.....he should know!

[@georgewodicka4839]

Fantastic album, great song, but "Sole Survivor" is the best Asia song to me. Hit it next, guys.

[@stevedoumas7701]

Couldn’t agree more… the lead runs the drums the lyrics… straight up banger

[@stevedoumas7701]

I’m not going to get my hopes up though on that song getting reacted to though. It didn’t have the plays like the rest of their hits did so it’s going to be hard to justify to react to. But if you’re a straight up rock lover that loves to hear banging rock music this is a pinnacle song. So Andy and Alex this is their song if you want to hear something that makes you wanna drive 140 miles an hour.

[@gonnahitcharide]

Fully agree and if you pay attention, it’s almost as if this song sparked the idea for the Survivor TV show.

[@stevedoumas7701]

@@gonnahitcharide think I want to re-choose my Asia song that I think would blow Andy and Alex away haha! Time Again… man that song never let’s you catch your breath

[@phillyflyer12]

The live version from Japan is awesome.

[@RobReuter]

Every song from this album deserves a reaction. All bangers!!

[@johnhughes3214]

Best selling album of 1982. This supergroup of prog rockers was criticized because the music was characterized as much more arena rock than prog rock. Regardless of the label, it’s a great album in my opinion.

[@rodger7029]

Great combination of both, imo

[@beadybaby]

Great album! ❤

[@TreysBlindSpot]

9 year old me wore out this cassette! 😎

[@donnakubiski5572]

I love this album and also their second album Alpha. There is not a song on either album that I do not like.

[@Scaramousche1955]

I agree, except I would have said pop rock instead of prog, but yeah a departure. These guys certainly deserved the attention and success this option got them.

[@fusiliers]

"What were the things you wanted for yourself? Teenage ambitions you remember well," hits harder and harder the older you get.

[@gonnahitcharide]

Straight up.

[@spongo]

Until you get old enough to forget most everything about your teenage years

[@TerrysQuest]

R.I.P. John Wetton, a fabulous bassist and singer.

[@susanstangeland3064]

I believe that Alex is becoming an 80’s lover!!

[@norwegianblue2017]

The 80s will eventually win him over.

[@marktait2371]

yes sunday local alt rock retro show killing joke 80s im living in the 80s guys should review aometime

[@cls6055]

Lol 😂I'm thinking same thing haha

[@6916dog]

Not that there's anything wrong with that 😊

[@David-iv6je]

Or it's lucrative for a youtube content maker to pretend he likes a whole decade....

[@michaelanthonycoach8640]

They were huge on MTV. I can’t state how huge this album was!

[@maryklacik5358]

I now find myself back in ‘82 when this was the big hit song of the moment, and thinking about those teenage ambitions I do remember well!!!

[@jongroubert4203]

I see what you did there! Twice!

[@Jelsick]

I remember buying the 45 single at the local mall. I was 16.😊

[@catserver8577]

Same. I am there.

[@landreaulover]

The reference to 82 was not actually the year. The song was likely recorded in 1981, but I'm not certain. 82 was actually a discotheque. Later the group played up the 82 angle and would say the actual current year, but that was not their original intention. Personally, I always thought it referenced the year.

[@joshhencik1849]

@@landreaulover That makes a lot more sense given the disco reference

[@6916dog]

Asia are an English rock supergroup formed in London in 1981. The most commercially successful lineup was its original, which consisted of four members of different progressive rock bands who had enjoyed great success in the 1970s: lead vocalist and bassist John Wetton (King Crimson, Uriah Heep and U.K.), guitarist Steve Howe (Yes), keyboardist Geoff Downes (Yes and the Buggles) and drummer Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake & Palmer).

[@Rock_Snob]

“Wildest Dream” is a must listen from Asia 😊

[@kolbee911]

Only time will tell is another great one from them.

[@DaverJ]

Yeah, that first Asia album was wall to wall bangers. Everyone who listened to FM rock had that in their collection.

[@steelehere1]

Only Time Will Tell was just as big as Heat of the Moment. Also, Don't Cry was a big hit on their second album.

[@Katyd1d-86]

We loved Asia when I was in college. A related one hit wonder supergroup is GTR with the guitarist from Yes/Asia and the guitarist from Genesis. "When The Heart Rules the Mind"

[@joannecunliffe8067]

I was a bit younger (15) when this came out. My favourite Asia album (by far) is "Alpha" and I ❤"Don't Cry". Writing a children's SciFi book (kids have telepathic/telekinetic powers - start at 10-11yo). Can imagine (Anime) scene when they arrive back home to parents from 1st adventure (in tears) to "Don't Cry" 🥰

[@danielday3606]

@@Katyd1d-86 That's a killer GTR track.

[@mtn7224]

Agree!!

[@gracegeek4678]

GTR was phenomenal!!

[@user-wy1ev4yq5d]

I was a 72 year old progressive rock snob at one point in my musical journey back in the day. I backtracked to the 80's quite a while ago. What a great time for amazing music the 80's were!! So much content and creativity!! Thank you for your work gentlemen!

[@stevenmix3723]

"Only Time Will Tell" is definitely next, and I think I like it better, as perhaps in a more creative or surprising direction than just a pop banger. Reminds me of Alan Parsons.

[@Laurasiana]

As so many folks pointed out, this album was a gigantic hit. Crazy number of tracks ended up on the radio. I’d recommended hitting Sole Survivor next.

[@BrakRulesAll]

Ah, 1982. I was 25. What a great time in so many ways - no cellphones, no social media, people were civil, and the music.. this album was a MASSIVE hit and got a ton of play in my cassette player. Good times!

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

Dudes from the #1 selling album of 1982!!!! Check out sole survivor or time again they Rock🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️✌🏼

[@penguinsfan9192]

Asia - so underrated. John Wetton's vocals also criminally underrated.

[@David-iv6je]

It was basically his band. He did most the writing, sang and played bass, then stuck around while the rest of the personnel moved on.

[@88wildcat]

To my ears he was Jon Anderson only an octave lower and that is not meant as any kind of insult at all.

[@balansboy]

This album changed my musical journey. I got this as a present for my 13th birthday. Until then, I listened to exclusively country music. But I played the hell out of this album and sent me on the track to listen to all genres of music. This album will always hold a special place for me.

[@leroyrs]

Yes Asia ! „Only time will tell“ is another banger.

[@FloraWest]

This album cover was the absolutely coolest thing when it came out.

[@thomasallan1196]

Roger Dean, same artist as (most of) the Yes albums!

[@FloraWest]

@@thomasallan1196 Good fact-thanks!

[@1sad1956]

82 was a good year where the variety of music made listening never boring. Prog resurgence and songs like Tainted Love (Soft Cell). Great musicality in all the songs.

[@justinmay5792]

The Smile Has Left Your Eyes was a big song for me, too. Nice memories from this group's sound.

[@bojangles713]

That's a great song agreed 💯

[@DannyD714]

"and now you find yourself in '82" i remember when this came out! how is it 42 years ago already? damn i feel old! the song still sounds fresh though.

[@greg901]

Time Again is an off-the-beaten-path banger. Worth a listen.

[@dhfenske]

It's the proggiest track, and my favorite, on the album.

[@markjacobsen8335]

@@greg901Best song on that album!

[@swaggrrman7326]

Ahh Finally! You finally are worthy. ASIA. The entire first album is tremendous, an absolute classic. Their second offering, ALPHA is amazing as well. All four members are essential. However, John Weston's voice and bass playing are immaculate. RIP JW

[@davidanderson6372]

One of my favorite albums ever. Not a bad song on the whole record.

[@kimberlyn.2096]

I was a junior in high school when this came out! I had my whole life ahead of me!! We rode around every weekend blasting this out the the window❤️

[@Rhino-hn3jd]

I've been reading all these top 20 drummer lists that have been coming out of late and can't believe Carl Palmer is not listed! He is the most underrated drummer!!

[@DropAnchor1978]

I wonder if Carl intentionally sped up the chorus tempo. I know he was lampooned about it in some circles.

[@petercadieux783]

@@DropAnchor1978 Every time I hear this, the way he comes in late then speeds up drives me crazy!

[@petercadieux783]

Way too busy, IMHO.

[@marysunkes]

Such memories! Saw Asia in concert - great show!!!!

[@paulfabian7274]

Thus album will always have a special place in my young memories. If you want a more prog sounding song that totally hits, check out Wildest Dreams.

[@aliwantizu]

Everyone has heard the term "one hit wonder," but this group was more like a "one album wonder." This album was a Monster and had several hits (all really good songs that hold up...well, maybe not the "and now you find yourself in '82" line, but still...) Anywho, they never quite matched that success. Their second album had some ok songs, plus one of the most heartwrenching music videos of all time (still surprised it was made since it was released with the album but wasn't really a single.) This and several other of their songs are in my "kitchen sink" playlist that has pretty much every song I love, lol! Thanks for giving another 80s band a chance! RIP lead singer John Wetton.

[@mdkram]

This song was played all the time on MTV when it first came out. The whole album is full of great songs.

[@kimberlinibambini1968]

Great song. Really takes me back! 🙂👍✌️ “Only time will tell” should definitely be next!

[@kellyreiterman]

This brings me right back to high school. I got this album as a 17th birthday present. I wish I still had it.

[@lanac4821]

I had moved out of my parents' home and was living on my own, and this was one of the albums I would repeatedly blast without my mom telling me to "turn it down!" One of my faves!

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

My mind is being blown by how many awesome songs you guys have never listened to in its entirety. Love it.

[@sipesthebest128]

Great pick gentlemen! This HS graduate of 1983 has the 1st two Asia albums, and they still sound great. Always love watching the both of you listening to new songs to you that I know by heart!

[@JaredRobbins2]

Another great 80s song: Lita Ford kiss me deadly. The live version is the best!

[@Hamballs]

Totally great song!

[@Frankthetank7p]

I love that song!

[@richardvincelette9741]

The talent in this band is legendary

[@bretwright8497]

I remember this song being played through a SAE system powered with SA-800 amps using Peavy Black Widow Stage Monitors in a tornado shelter when I was 14. This whole album was great!

[@dhfenske]

That must have sounded incredibly great! I loved to crank up this whole album in the '80s and I only had a Kenwood receiver with 26 watts per channel!

[@chrismorley5015]

This is the best album they put out!

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

I remember this song fondly,.... after listening to this again, it sounds like corporate rock created by a producer, not the band..... it is a super group and I love all the individuals and their accomplishments...

[@masheltonjoe]

Don’t Cry is my personal favorite and Only Time Will Tell is a close second. Of course I love this one as well! Great band, glad you’re checking them out!

[@RobReuter]

I saw them in concert for the 25th anniversary of this album in 2007. It kicked ass. They included Roundabout by Yes, and Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles in the set, because Steve Howe was in the band (Yes) and Geoffrey Downes (The Buggles). Great memory!!

[@steph990]

“Only Time Will Tell” “Don’t Cry” “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes “ ❤

[@jeffreyraines2572]

Saw them live. It was great to see such talented musicians. Another super group was GTR. With members of Yes, Asia and Genesis. Listen to "When the Heart Rules the Mind". Great song.

[@rodneywoodcock8235]

"One Step Closer", "Soul Survivor" as well as "Only Time Will Tell" are other stand-out tracks from the first Asia album.

[@aweberf2225]

Wildest Dreams, Without You, only Time Will Tell… This album had such great songs. I saw them live for the tour supporting this album and it still ranks as one of my favorites.

[@improbability]

My drum teacher had me learn this song back in the late 80s, I spent *a lot* of time listening to it. I haven't heard it in years, but still remembered every nuance. Cool track.

[@ericclarke1789]

The first three albums are a must have!! All great stuff

[@lilsuzq32]

One of the best acts I ever saw live in the 80s.

[@itsjustmeMaryAnn]

Swept up in memories 💫🫶🏻

[@TJ-id6ee]

Me too, and then my brain wanted jump to Owner of lonely heart from Yes. Ahhhh

[@scottwaterwoth2986]

Rocker off 1st album would be TIME AGAIN! Soul Survivor awesome too. Shoot all of the first album is great!

[@dhfenske]

It's the proggiest track, and my favorite, on the album.

[@lindaamodeo3061]

I saw them live in 82 they were AMAZING

[@garyschill7923]

If you are looking for "New Prog" from the early '80's, dig into King Crimson's '81 release Discipline. Not designed for pop radio airplay, it's a genuine mindblower!

[@kiwichicki]

...maybe cover all songs on the Boogie Nights soundtrack

[@ms8742]

First concert I ever went to. 1982 Forest National - Brussels Belgium (15 years old).

[@roystoyscomics1361]

Thank you. You made my day! 😂 ❤ Artist Roger Dean did a lot of the artwork for Asia's album covers as well as for Yes. Geoff Downes the keyboardist was also a member of The Buggles who did Video Killed The Radio Star - the first video aired on the launch of MTV - Music Television. Another good one is Only Time Will Tell also from their debut album and The Heat Goes On from Alpha their second album. 👍

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

What a line-up! I love it when members of different bands from the 70s get together and jam hard. Their style is exactly what I enjoy, strong, hard hitting with impeccable harmony. So cool because this song is about real life, makes it extra special IMO, it's an apology to a woman from John Wetton's past. "Don't Cry", "Only Time Will Tell" are so good too, this is the kind of progressive rock I enjoy. Thanks guys, happy weekend!!

[@petetobey3933]

Asia’s debut album was the first album I bought with my own money at like 13 or 14… huge, huge album from 1982, all over the radio

[@billofalltrades2633]

A great song and group! Brings back many memories!

[@michaelwheeling7422]

Only time will tell, soul surviver, wildest dreams. Are all hits off this album.

[@markjacobsen8335]

"Time Again" is the best song on their debut album. "Midnight Sun" from their second album, 'Alpha' has a top 10 Steve Howe guitar solo of all time.

[@murraybozinsky7067]

Should check out the reimagined 1980's YES, Owner of a Lonely Heart, lead by Trevor Rabin.

[@danielday3606]

They have reacted to that before.

[@murraybozinsky7067]

@@danielday3606 I'll have to go find it.

[@murraybozinsky7067]

@@danielday3606 Okay, so I just watched it. I would love to see them react to it again, 5 years on and see if both of them react differently, especially Alex since he understands the 80's a whole lot more. They just did not get it back then.

[@danielday3606]

@@murraybozinsky7067 Hoping they do "Love will find a way" by Yes.

[@seamusburke639]

I'll never forget South Park doing the stomp-stomp-clap.

[@crebostar]

If you can find it, check out "Daylight". It was a B side for "Don't Cry", the first single release off their second album, Alpha.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

When i saw them live at Red Rocks they only had the one album, so they did a couple of each others previous songs in between doing every song on their first album twice. It was cool.

[@erin8005]

RISE AND SHINE SAMMY! IT'S ASIA! IFYKYK.

[@alainemancini3366]

Asia's logo and cover artwork were created by Roger Dean who was an extremely prolific Illustrator of the 70's and 80's, also known for his work with Yes.

[@willfm01]

Asia was amazing in concert, I saw them on their first N. America tour after this album dropped.

[@evilgenius6484]

"And now you find yourself in '82....." I wish!!! This was THE album of my senior year in H.S.!!! :)

[@genny5309]

Same!!

[@joannecunliffe8067]

One of my favourite bands of all time - my favourite track being "Don't Cry" from Asia - Alpha but there are so many. My ultimate teen angst/rebellion song (when I was p*ssed with my parents) was "I'll do what I want (My own time)" - Alpha. "Sole Survivor" - Asia is another great track from the first album. "Who will stop the rain?" from Aqua is fab too.

[@serdip]

ASIA has a huge number of hits!! Only Time Will Tell Sole Survivor Days Like These Go Never In A Million Years The Smile Has Left Your Eyes Voice of America Don't Cry The Heat Goes On Wildest Dreams One Step Closer etc etc etc

[@Himmiefan]

Don't Cry - yes! So good!

[@barbarac.k.3745]

I always loved this song, one of my favorites!

[@jcc5862]

The album cover makes an appearance in a poster on Steve Carrel’s wall in “40-year-old Virgin”

[@jimschroeder1176]

I have that poster framed hanging.

[@triscat]

For a good reason.

[@sarahsullivan4564]

And the song plays towards the end when he’s on the bike, I believed.

[@kxcd]

"Sole Survivor" has great drums. "Cutting it Fine" is another good Asia tune. I saw Asia twice in the early 80's. Great shows!

[@davidfranklin4789]

One of my all-time favorites

[@sassymess7111]

Oh this was HUGE. I was in the 8th or 9th grade. ONLY TIME WILL TELL was my favorite.

[@mamamac70]

Only Time Will Tell has always been my favorite song by Asia. ❤

[@coachjdc]

My first concert

[@payleighsteele1540]

That Roger Dean art they used was so iconic. I used to have this record promo poster!

[@davidolenyik7010]

You can hear each member's contribution to the overall sound of this group, (UK, King Crimson, ELP, Yes, etc.) PROG!! You definitely need to check out "Time and Time Again!" You will be blown away!

[@davidsommerville2213]

This tune kicking in during the climatic scene in ‘The 40-Year Old Virgin’ in one of my favorite moments in cinematic history.

[@magneto7930]

Only Time Will Tell is definitely worth checking out!

[@jeffschielka7845]

ASIA!! The #1 band and album of 1982. Awesome!!!

[@60sbaby70sgirl]

This was huge back then. I still have the cassette - lol. I haven't listened to it in a LONG time.

[@johnhuffman9533]

"Only Time WIll Tell" by the same band was the first song I ever got stuck in my head. I was 4 years old. I love that song to this day.

[@BoondockRoberts]

I was singing this to myself while cutting steel with a torch this morning. Then come come and you guys are reacting to it. Awesome!

[@SparkyPea]

I was very excited to see this. Great band from my childhood. Don't Cry next and then Only Time Will Tell.

[@michaelanthonycoach8640]

This album was an absolute monster. 2 huge top pop rock songs and the rest of the album is the most incredible non pop songs performed by amazing musicians. Was my first concert and I listen to this album all the time. It’s beyond amazing!

[@evilvolts]

2 songs in particular on Asia-Asia- I really love are Cutting It Fine and One Step Closer Sole Survivor is also great. they hit with The Heat of The Moment and Only Time Will Tell

[@sherryheim5504]

This song really feels to me like a wall with a whole bunch of doors and all of a sudden one opens and does a thing then another opens and does its thing as the former door wanes and slowly closes, on and on until all have been introduced. It creates a very cool build and pushes through some beautiful changes. I really like the drumming on this song. Supergroups bring such interesting fusions to music. In earlier days, I always thought it was interesting how the big names moved from group to group. Eric Clapton is one who comes to mind and how his personal evolvement seemed to develop the mood of the bands. Stephen Stills and Neil Young are two others and even Steve Winwood, Phil Collins and Steve Winwood. They all ebbed and flowed like thick oil flowing over hot rocks and into the cold sea. Its form or physical structure changed but it never stoped being oil.

[@lenny_len]

Reminds me of Supernatural. Love that song❤

[@laurakali6522]

Huge hit and on chronic rotation on MTV.

[@kdm71291]

Very popular enjoyable group in the early to mid 80s… Good music!