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Sunday, March 18, 2007

Judge the album cover

It's supergroup week here at my blog and even though Asia are more AOR than hard rock I am going to throw out two of their covers for judging.

First is the self-titled debut from 1982.
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Next is Alpha from 1983.
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So what do you think of them? Do you like them, don't or are they just alright?
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13 comments:

  1. The Dragon of M876:37 AM

    Good album covers. I also liked Yes' early album covers, as well.

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  2. Allyson7:16 AM

    I prefer the second cover (I like the eyes). Asia had some good tunes back in the day.
    Allyson
    www.bringbackglam.com

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  3. David Amulet8:48 AM

    LOVE THEM. Roger Dean is one of the best cover artists ever. Alpha is particularly vivid.

    -- david

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  4. aXe mAn9:09 AM

    I also like both of them.
    But, i am a little partial to the 1st one!
    But they both are cool.

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  5. bonjourtristesse10:50 AM

    I like 'em both, but I always for some reason consider "Tshirt Adaptation Awesomeness". I think the Alpha would look more striking on a 3/4 sleeve! Great blog, Metal Mark!

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  6. Anonymous12:49 PM

    I'm a big fan of Roger Dean's work. Great covers. I like the stuff that he did for Yes.

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  7. Jeff7:42 PM

    While I love the members of Asia I can't say that I love Asia's music but their album covers are phenomenal. I don't think any band had better album covers than Asia...

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  8. Metal Mark4:09 AM

    I like both covers, but probably the second one a little more. Being a sci-fi fan I like the futuristic buildings.

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  9. DPTH International9:55 AM

    I'd have to say that I like both equally. That look is cool and very stylized. I've always liked
    the Yes covers so these are no surprise.

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  10. BeckEye3:49 PM

    I always loved that first Asia cover. So cool. Not better than Kansas' Point of No Return though! I was fascinated by that cover when I was a kid.

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  11. :P fuzzbox3:27 PM

    I liked the self debut better but they are both awesome in my opinion.

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  12. Ray Van Horn, Jr.8:55 PM

    I've always loved them both.

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  13. Daniel Nusa3:57 PM

    They're both good covers. Put a dragon there and it could be a Blind Guardian album.

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