The band's 1983 follow-up to their debut, "Alpha" was a deliberate attempt to broaden their sound and appeal, incorporating more pop and hard rock elements. The album reached number 6 on the Billboard 200.
- The album was produced by Mike Stone, who had previously worked with Queen and Journey.
- Geoff Downes and Carl Palmer were the only original members to play on the album, with John Wetton and Steve Howe being replaced by Greg Lake and the return of session drummer Nigel Glockler respectively, though Lake departed before the album's release and was replaced by Mandy Meyer.
- The album's lead single, "Don't Cry," reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of the band's biggest hits.
Asia is a progressive rock supergroup formed in 1981 by members of Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Their early work blended progressive rock with arena-ready hard rock, finding massive commercial success in the early 1980s.
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