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‘Archiva’ 1
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Written in June 1991 just after Payne joined Asia, ”Heart of Gold” was the second song Downes and Payne composed together. It was recorded at Advision Studios in Brighton, England, in November 1991 for inclusion on Aqua, but was left out from the album due to an abundance of tracks.
”Tears” was written by Downes and Johnny Warman in February 1988 and was one of the tracks recorded by the duo in the basement of Advision Studios in London from 1988 to 1989. It was first released on Downes’ album Vox Humana (1992) with Max Bacon on lead vocals.
”Fight Against the Tide” was written by Payne and Andy Nye in August 1991 and was recorded at Nye’s home studio for Aqua.
”We Fall Apart” was written by Downes and Payne in March 1995 and was one of the first tracks recorded at Electric Palace Studios in London for inclusion on Arena, but was omitted because of its industrial feel.
”The Mariner’s Dream” is a short instrumental track written by Payne in March 1994, while the group were working on Aria at Parkgate Studios in Battle, East Sussex. The track was recorded in 1996 at Loco Studios in Monmouthshire, Wales.
”Boys from Diamond City” was another song composed by Downes and Warman in 1988 and recorded at Advision Studios in London. It had initially Bacon and John Wetton on vocals.
”A.L.O” evolved from a demo written by Payne and Nye for ELO Part II in September 1989 and titled ”Quest for the Key”. It was upgraded and recorded as a demo for Aria, but did not make its final cut. The humorous abbreviation stands for Asiatic Light Orchestra.
”Reality” is another out-take from Aria sessions. It was composed by Downes and Payne in November 1993 and was recorded at Parkgage Studios.
”I Can’t Wait a Lifetime” was written by Payne and Nye in May 1989 and recorded at Nye’s home studio. It was considered for inclusion on either Aqua or Arena, but was dropped.
”Dusty Road” was developed from an instrumental track composed by Downes in January 1988 and titled ”Burning Chrome”. After Bacon had written the lyrics, the song was recorded at Advision Studios in London with Payne on lead vocals.
”I Believe” was written by Payne and Nye in August 1987 and recorded at Nye’s home studio.
Guitar-dominated instrumental ”Ginger” evolved from Arena title track. When the group were working on the title track at Electric Palace Studios, Steve Howe proposed to send him a tape copy. By the time the group received the tape back from Howe, they had already completed another song with Elliott Randall, which was put on the album instead of ”Ginger”.
No. Title Writer(s) Written Length
1. ”Heart of Gold” Geoff Downes, John Payne June 1991 4:46
2. ”Tears” Downes, Johnny Warman February 1988 4:58
3. ”Fight Against the Tide” Payne, Andy Nye August 1991 5:30
4. ”We Fall Apart” Downes, Payne March 1995 4:57
5. ”The Mariner’s Dream” Payne March 1994 1:27
6. ”Boys from Diamond City” Downes, Warman 1988 5:43
7. ”A.L.O.” Payne, Nye September 1989 3:40
8. ”Reality” Downes, Payne November 1993 4:29
9. ”I Can’t Wait a Lifetime” Payne, Nye May 1989 3:34
10. ”Dusty Road” Downes, Max Bacon January 1988 4:30
11. ”I Believe” Payne, Nye August 1987 3:42
12. ”Ginger” Downes, Payne, Steve Howe 1995 2:03
Total length: 49:24
2005 Inside Out Music remastered edition bonus tracks
No. Title Writer(s) Length
13. ”Anytime” (edit) Downes, Payne 3:47
14. ”Open Your Eyes” (acoustic) John Wetton, Downes 6:29
Total length: 59:26
Geoff Downes – keyboards, drum programming (tracks 4, 5, 12); producer, mixing engineer
John Payne – vocals, bass, guitar (tracks 3–5, 7, 9, 11); producer, mixing engineer
Al Pitrelli – guitar (tracks 1, 8)
Anthony Glynne – guitar (track 1)
Scott Gorham – guitar (track 6)
Adrian Dessent – guitar (track 10)
Steve Howe – guitar (track 12)
Andy Nye – keyboards and drum programming (tracks 3, 7–9, 11)
Nigel Glockler – drums (tracks 1, 2, 10)
Michael Sturgis – drums (tracks 6, 8)
”Tears” was written by Downes and Johnny Warman in February 1988 and was one of the tracks recorded by the duo in the basement of Advision Studios in London from 1988 to 1989. It was first released on Downes’ album Vox Humana (1992) with Max Bacon on lead vocals.
”Fight Against the Tide” was written by Payne and Andy Nye in August 1991 and was recorded at Nye’s home studio for Aqua.
”We Fall Apart” was written by Downes and Payne in March 1995 and was one of the first tracks recorded at Electric Palace Studios in London for inclusion on Arena, but was omitted because of its industrial feel.
”The Mariner’s Dream” is a short instrumental track written by Payne in March 1994, while the group were working on Aria at Parkgate Studios in Battle, East Sussex. The track was recorded in 1996 at Loco Studios in Monmouthshire, Wales.
”Boys from Diamond City” was another song composed by Downes and Warman in 1988 and recorded at Advision Studios in London. It had initially Bacon and John Wetton on vocals.
”A.L.O” evolved from a demo written by Payne and Nye for ELO Part II in September 1989 and titled ”Quest for the Key”. It was upgraded and recorded as a demo for Aria, but did not make its final cut. The humorous abbreviation stands for Asiatic Light Orchestra.
”Reality” is another out-take from Aria sessions. It was composed by Downes and Payne in November 1993 and was recorded at Parkgage Studios.
”I Can’t Wait a Lifetime” was written by Payne and Nye in May 1989 and recorded at Nye’s home studio. It was considered for inclusion on either Aqua or Arena, but was dropped.
”Dusty Road” was developed from an instrumental track composed by Downes in January 1988 and titled ”Burning Chrome”. After Bacon had written the lyrics, the song was recorded at Advision Studios in London with Payne on lead vocals.
”I Believe” was written by Payne and Nye in August 1987 and recorded at Nye’s home studio.
Guitar-dominated instrumental ”Ginger” evolved from Arena title track. When the group were working on the title track at Electric Palace Studios, Steve Howe proposed to send him a tape copy. By the time the group received the tape back from Howe, they had already completed another song with Elliott Randall, which was put on the album instead of ”Ginger”.
No. Title Writer(s) Written Length
1. ”Heart of Gold” Geoff Downes, John Payne June 1991 4:46
2. ”Tears” Downes, Johnny Warman February 1988 4:58
3. ”Fight Against the Tide” Payne, Andy Nye August 1991 5:30
4. ”We Fall Apart” Downes, Payne March 1995 4:57
5. ”The Mariner’s Dream” Payne March 1994 1:27
6. ”Boys from Diamond City” Downes, Warman 1988 5:43
7. ”A.L.O.” Payne, Nye September 1989 3:40
8. ”Reality” Downes, Payne November 1993 4:29
9. ”I Can’t Wait a Lifetime” Payne, Nye May 1989 3:34
10. ”Dusty Road” Downes, Max Bacon January 1988 4:30
11. ”I Believe” Payne, Nye August 1987 3:42
12. ”Ginger” Downes, Payne, Steve Howe 1995 2:03
Total length: 49:24
2005 Inside Out Music remastered edition bonus tracks
No. Title Writer(s) Length
13. ”Anytime” (edit) Downes, Payne 3:47
14. ”Open Your Eyes” (acoustic) John Wetton, Downes 6:29
Total length: 59:26
Geoff Downes – keyboards, drum programming (tracks 4, 5, 12); producer, mixing engineer
John Payne – vocals, bass, guitar (tracks 3–5, 7, 9, 11); producer, mixing engineer
Al Pitrelli – guitar (tracks 1, 8)
Anthony Glynne – guitar (track 1)
Scott Gorham – guitar (track 6)
Adrian Dessent – guitar (track 10)
Steve Howe – guitar (track 12)
Andy Nye – keyboards and drum programming (tracks 3, 7–9, 11)
Nigel Glockler – drums (tracks 1, 2, 10)
Michael Sturgis – drums (tracks 6, 8)
Band or Artist:
Asia
Release Year:
1995
Barcode:
769623226227
Country:
United Kingdom
Format:
CD
Subgenre:
Neo Progressive
Producer:
John Payne
Geoff Downes
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AllMusic Rating:
4
Recording Location:
Advision / Parkgate / Loco / Electric Palace, London
Number of Tracks:
12
Album Type:
Album
Number of Discs:
1
Date Added:
2018-06-28 16:36:14
Packaging:
Jewel Case
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$20.00
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-03-16
Date Added:
2018-06-28 16:36:14
