Wetton/Manzanera


Wetton/Manzanera is a 1987 album by English musicians John Wetton and Phil Manzanera. The two had previously performed together on tours with Roxy Music and on Manzanera's solo albums Diamond Head and K-Scope. The album features members of two art rock/progressive rock bands, 10cc and Yes.

Overview and reception

This album arose when John Wetton recorded demos at Phil Manzanera's studio. Manzanera showed Wetton music for an unfinished song, which Wetton completed. The song became "It's Just Love", the first on the album; the pair subsequently agreed to record a full collection.
Wetton had a deal with Geffen – despite the split of Asia after 1985's underperforming Astra – and was allowed by the label to record with Manzanera. The result was released by Geffen.
The album was not well received. For AllMusic, Paul Collins wrote, "With usual suspects, there's an extraordinary lack of personality." Musician reviewer J. D. Considine wrote simply: "Asia Minor."

Track listing

Source:
All tracks are written by Phil Manzanera and John Wetton
Side 1
'''Side 2'''

Personnel

Musicians

Source:
with

Production