Ammonia Avenue cover

Ammonia Avenue

The Alan Parsons Project · 1984

40 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · art rock

A polished blend of art rock and lush melodies enveloped in intricate production layers.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 7, 1984, 'Ammonia Avenue' was the seventh studio album by The Alan Parsons Project, following their commercial success with 'Eye in the Sky.' At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound, transitioning into a more mainstream direction while exploring deeper thematic content.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Pink Floyd

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Prime Time 5:04
  • 2 Let Me Go Home 3:21
  • 3 One Good Reason 3:37
  • 4 Since the Last Goodbye 4:35
  • 5 Don’t Answer Me 4:12
  • 6 Dancing on a Highwire 4:23
  • 7 You Don’t Believe 4:27
  • 8 Pipeline 3:57
  • 9 Ammonia Avenue 6:33

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