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kings of pomp return with there strongest album for many an eon Aura and
the version I have in front of me with the 3 bonus tracks is
exceptional.
If any body has been unlucky to get the jewel case version they are
probably missing out on one of the albums highlights, the final track
'Hands of Time' with Ian Crichton on guitar
It wasn't until I listened to Aura that the Saga similarities really
stand out a mile .. Not since the classic Heat of the Moment has Asia
made an album with so many tunes with commercial potential, check out
The Longest Night and The Last Time these 2 tunes would grace any
melodic rock chart in there own right. Even the instrumental title
track has that poppy almost Santana feel to it.
Obviously with Asia not having many full time members the guest list
reads like a who's who along with the already mentioned Crichton on
guitar other notables include Steve Howe and Pat Thrall on guitar as
well as Tony Levin on bass and the awesome Simon Phillips on drums.
A quality release by a British band, I guess there must be something in
the water.
(This review was brought to you courtesy of The Groove Machine.)
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