Released 30 years ago
Arena
Asia · 1996
63 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
Dynamic progressive rock melodies intertwine with anthemic choruses and intricate musicianship throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for focused listening
- anthemic choruses invite participation
- intricate melodies for detail seekers
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Arena' marked Asia's return after a significant hiatus following their previous album 'Astra' in 1985. At this point, the band was looking to regain their footing in the changing musical landscape of the 1990s, exploring new sounds while remaining true to their progressive roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Into the Arena 2:59
- 2 Arena 5:16
- 3 Heaven 5:17
- 4 Two Sides of the Moon 5:22
- 5 The Day Before the War 9:08
- 6 Never 5:32
- 7 Falling 4:57
- 8 Words 5:18
- 9 U Bring Me Down 7:07
- 10 Tell Me Why 5:14
- 11 Turn It Around 4:28
- 12 Bella Nova 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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