John Wetton, best known for his work with Asia, UK and King Crimson, is releasing two new albums this month: The Studio Recordings Anthology 2CD Set and New York Minute - John Wetton & The Les Paul Trio, on Primary Purpose via Cherry Red Records.

As a singer, bassist and songwriter, John Wetton initially rose to fame as the lead singer of King Crimson and thereafter Wetton formed UK with Eddie Jobson and later he was the lead vocalist of the supergroup Asia, his biggest commercial success. The band’s self-titled debut album was the biggest selling album in the world in 1982.

Wetton also has a successful solo career releasing a large number of studio and live albums and these are showcased on the 2CD The Studio Recordings Anthology meanwhile a unique live album with The Les Paul Trio includes a number of songs Wetton has never sung elsewhere.

The Studio Recordings Anthology 2CD Set collects together the best of John Wetton's six solo studio albums within a 2-CD set with extensive new liner notes.

Disc One

“The Circle Of St. Giles”
“The Last Thing On My Mind”
“Hold Me Now”
“Where Do We Go From Here?”
“Another Twist Of The Knife”
“I’ve Come To Take You Home”
“I Can’t Lie Anymore”
“Lost For Words”
“Battle Lines”
“Caught In The Crossfire”
“Arkangel”
“Right Where I Wanted To Be”
“Nothing’s Gonna Stand In Our Way”
“Second Best”
“Woman”
“Real World”

Disc Two

“Heart Of Darkness”
“Say It Ain’t So”
“Cold Is The Night”
“You’re Not The Only One”
“Raised In Captivity”
“Steffi’s Ring”
“Walking On Air”
“Take Me To The Waterline”
“Silently”
“Battle Lines” (Acoustic)

“I Lay Down”
“Rock Of Faith”
“Who Will Light A Candle?”
“You Against The World”
“Emma”
“After All”

More information here.

 

 

New York Minute sees John Wetton playing a selection of the songs that inspired him, many of which are not available on any other release. This new live album also includes unique renditions of his solo hit “Battle Lines” and the Asia mega hit “Heat Of The Moment”.

Tracklisting:

“Do It Again”
“What’s Going On?”
“God Only Knows”
“Can’t Find My Way Home”
“All Along The Watchtower”
“New York Minute”
“Lady Madonna”
“Heat Of The Moment”
“Battle Lines”

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John Wetton is embarking on a number of live projects in 2015 including the final tour of UK and a German Rock Meets Classic orchestral arena tour.