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In 2004, the touring version of the legendary prog rock band Asia was down to a single original member. When the band's founding members decided to get back together and tour in 2005, it left the remaining musicians from the 2004 lineup without a gig. Not wanting to let the exceptional musical rapport they had developed go to waste, the trio invited Spock's Beard keyboardist Ryo Okumoto to join them and form GPS. The group's debut album is a surprisingly straight-ahead rock album that features plenty of long and inventive solos but little of the self-indulgent bombast that too often bogs down the typical prog project. Okumoto is particularly skilled at taking solos that create maximum musical interest with a minimum of musical fuss -- note, for example, his extended but fascinating solo on the album's title track -- but guitarist Guthrie Govan is also impressively tasteful in his alternation between delicate filigrees and chunky, heavyweight power chord machismo. Bassist and singer John Payne writes well, and the frank spirituality of his lyrics may come as a surprise to Asia fans, but his vocal style is often just a bit too overwrought; the clenched and gritty roar he deploys on almost every track fits well with some songs, less so with others. Recommended overall. ~ Rick Anderson Gp's Window To The Soul Songs | 1. | Window To The Soul |
| 2. | New Jerusalem |
| 3. | Heaven Can Wait |
| 4. | Written On The Wind |
| 5. | I Believe In Yesterday |
| 6. | The Objector |
| 7. | All My Life |
| 8. | Gold |
| 9. | Since You've Been Gone |
| 10. | Taken Dreams |
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Window To The Soul Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews John Payne Rules!!
Every song on Windows of the Soul is excellent. That is because of the great writing ability of John Payne. I believe Payne and Wetton were equal as front men of Asia. Payne has a chance to be just as successful with GPS if he churns out toons like what is on this cd. Good keyboards sound and the Guitars Rule. Can't wait for their next cd.
D.Carter
Submitted by LRC89 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA) 
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 Solid Prog
Very good for their initial release.
Looking for the next one!
Submitted by osofiababy (wappingers falls, ny)
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Fresh Melodic prog rock
Geoff Downes leaves Asia in the middle of the production for the new album, he goes away with the name. Guthrie Govan, John Payne and Jay Schellen recruit Spock's Beard keyboard player extraordinaire Ryo Okumoto and rename the band GPS. However, the band sound like a fresh band with so much to say. The songwriting is based almost exclusively on the guitars rather than on the keyboards. The album could be described as a melodic rock album with an edge and a very strong progressive rock element.
A VERY enjoyable album, and a very fresh start for a great band.
Take a listen!!
Claudio
Submitted by sonoacustico (Santiago, Chile)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No More vital than Asia!
I was initially disappointed when I heard of Geoff Downe's decision to jump on the nostalgia/reunion trail with the original Asia. I thought it was a mistake because "Silent Nation" was the best Asia cd since the debut in 1982. Upon hearing GPS, I am glad Geoff left John, Guthrie, and Jay to their own devices... they have created a melodic prog masterpiece that is superior to the original Asia. I look forward to great things in the future from GPS. For more of Guthrie Govan please check out his killer debut "Erotic Cakes."
Submitted by Neil (Greenwood, SC, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Very Good debut album
Being a fan of Both Wetton and Payne era's of Asia I am pleased that the origanal Asia has now got back together. This has given John Payne the opportunity to show us just what he is made of. I for one am not disapointed as this album is well produced with good songs and arrangements.He has allowed the other members to bring there talents to the fore with some great solo interludes in the songs.Keep up the good work and i look forward to the next album with gret anticipation.
Submitted by Brian (Southampton UK)
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