Yet another of those Swedish bands – like Panta Rei, Plebb, Epizootic, Prefix and Shaggy – who despite releasing an LP never managed to achieve even a modicum of fame. The progressive heavy rock band Asoka from Malmö in Sweden, consisted of Claes Ericsson (piano, organ, violin) and Patrik Erixson (vocals, percussion) from the psychedelic rock band Taste of Blues, who were joined by the two brothers Tjobbe Bengtson (bass) and Daffy Bengtson (drums) as well as guitarist Robban Larson, completing the quintet. In the very same year they were formed, 1971, they signed a record deal with Sonet and recorded their self-titled album, produced by Bo Winberg of The Spotnicks.

With their powerful and driving rock with outstanding guitar work and an energetic rhythm section, they were marketed as the third driving force of Swedish hard rock alongside November and Made In Sweden. Progressive elements were also incorporated in the form of quiet, sometimes psychedelic passages with plenty of piano, organ, violin, flute and a jazzy flair. It was released in November 1971, exclusively in Sweden, with an imaginative cover illustration by Cai Selander. The band split up soon afterwards, and this remained their only album, which is not only one of the most sought-after but also one of the most expensive Swedish heavy rock albums as an original Sonet pressing.