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Alpha
Studio album by Asia
Released	July 26, 1983
Recorded	1983, Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	45:00
Label	Geffen Records GHS 24008
Producer	Mike Stone
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Asia chronology
Asia (1982) Alpha (1983) Astra (1985)

Alpha is a 1983 album by rock quartet Asia. After the huge commercial success of their first album, Asia, Alpha sold relatively poorly and was considered a disappointment to some fans. Filled with commercial hooks, Alpha was the product of Geoff Downes' and John Wetton's song-writing. Steve Howe was mostly left out of the writing process, causing tensions within the band. Recorded in Morin Heights, Canada, Alpha is Asia's second album with John Wetton as vocalist and last album with Steve Howe as full-time guitarist until 2008's Phoenix. The first track on Alpha, "Don't Cry", became a top 10 hit, peaking at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Alpha was certified Platinum by the RIAA on October 11, 1983.

Track listing

All songs by Wetton/Downes except "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" by Wetton.

1. "Don't Cry" – 3:41
2. "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" – 3:13
3. "Never in a Million Years" – 3:46
4. "My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want)" – 4:49
5. "The Heat Goes On" – 5:00
6. "Eye to Eye" – 3:14
7. "The Last to Know" – 4:40
8. "True Colors" – 3:56
9. "Midnight Sun" – 3:48
10. "Open Your Eyes" – 6:26

B-Sides

• "Daylight" (Wetton, Downes) – 3:33
• "Lying To Yourself" (Wetton, Howe) - 3:54

Personnel

• John Wetton - Bass, Lead Vocals
• Carl Palmer - Drums, Percussion
• Steve Howe - Guitars, Vocals
• Geoffrey Downes - Keyboard, Vocals

Credits

• Greg Fulginiti - Mastering
• John Kalodner : John Kalodner