Archiva Vol. 2
Asia · 1996
51 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
Melodic progressive rock intertwines with introspective lyrics and lush instrumental arrangements, crafting a reflective listening experience.
Why this album works
'Archiva Vol. 2' is notable for its compilation of unreleased material that highlighted Asia's signature sound, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners. The album demonstrated the band's resilience in the progressive rock scene during the '90s, a time when such genres faced commercial challenges.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments introspective lyrics with lush arrangements consistent flow for deep listening
- Context
- By the time 'Archiva Vol. 2' was released in 1996, Asia was navigating a transitional phase following their initial success in the early '80s. This album came after a series of lineup changes and marked a return to releasing previously unreleased tracks, showcasing the band's evolution since their self-titled debut in 1982 and subsequent albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Muse· Nikolai Noskov
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Obsession Standout 4:57
- 2 Moon Under the Water Standout 4:02
- 3 Love Like the Video 3:53
- 4 Don’t Come to Me 4:53
- 5 The Smoke That Thunders Standout 3:28
- 6 Satellite Blues 4:47
- 7 Showdown 4:47
- 8 That Season 4:52
- 9 Can’t Tell These Walls 4:05
- 10 The Higher You Climb 3:25
- 11 Right to Cry 3:35
- 12 Armenia 5:02
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