Episode 58: Asia - Alpha

Progressive rock music had dwindled in popularity as the '70s came to a close.  Still, Asia was able to score a major hit with "Heat of the Moment" from their 1982 debut album Asia.  Their record label wanted more and wanted in quick and the result was 1983's Alpha, where the band tried to copy the hitmaking formula, but failed at making as engaging an album as their first.