Aurora (Asia album)

Aurora
EP by Asia
Released	1986
Recorded	1982-85
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	16:31
Label	CBS/Sony Records Geffen Records
Producer	Mike Stone Geoff Downes
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Aurora is an extended play album by the progressive rock band Asia. It was a limited number release, exclusive to Japan, in 1986.

"Too Late" was originally on the 1985 album Astra.

"Ride Easy", never given regular release on a studio album, was originally released only as a B-side, on the 7" 45 rpm single "Heat of the Moment" in 1982.

During an interview on the 2007 released Asia DVD "Fantasia: Live in Tokyo ", lead vocalist John Wetton indicated that "Ride Easy" is one of his favorite Asia songs.

"Daylight" was originally on the cassette release of 1983 album Alpha.

"Lying to Yourself", never given regular release on a studio album, was originally released only as a B-side, on the 7" 45 rpm single "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" in 1983. Later compilation albums list this track as "Lyin' to Yourself".

All three B-sides were released on the compilation The Very Best of Asia: Heat of the Moment (1982-1990).

Track listing

Side one
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Too Late"	John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer	4:12
2.	"Ride Easy"	Wetton, Steve Howe	4:35

Side one
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Daylight"	Wetton, Downes	3:35
2.	"Lying to Yourself"	Wetton, Howe	4:12

Personnel

• John Wetton - Bass, Lead Vocals
• Carl Palmer - Drums, Percussion
• Geoffrey Downes - Keyboard, Vocals
• Steve Howe - Guitar, Vocals
• Mandy Meyer - Guitar (on "Too Late")

External links

• Original Liner Notes for the Asia EP "Aurora"