Aurora (Asia EP)

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Aurora is a Japan-only EP by the British rock group Asia, released on 2 April 1986 by Geffen Records. It runs 16 minutes and 46 seconds and blends progressive rock and soft rock. The four tracks are: "Too Late" from the 1985 album Astra, plus three B-sides from other singles. "Ride Easy" was a B-side on the "Heat of the Moment" singles (not released in the UK) and has never appeared on a studio album. Vocalist and bassist John Wetton has said it’s one of his favorite Asia songs. "Daylight" was a B-side on the "Don't Cry" single and later a bonus on early Alpha cassette editions. "Lying to Yourself" was a B-side on "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" single and did not appear on a studio album. All three B-sides were later released on the 2000 compilation The Very Best of Asia: Heat of the Moment (1982–1990). Aurora peaked at No. 66 in Japan.