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.
Why this album works
'Ammonia Avenue' reached No. 27 on the Billboard 200 chart and marked a significant moment for The Alan Parsons Project as they continued to influence the progressive rock genre. The album's lead single, 'Don't Answer Me,' became a top-15 hit, showcasing the band's ability to blend narrative-driven lyrics with radio-friendly melodies.
- Best for
- layered, dense sonic textures dynamic emotional journeys late-night contemplative moods
- 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
- XTC· The Sisters of Mercy· Siouxsie and the Banshees· Jah Wobble· Flesh for Lulu· The Sound· Felt· We've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prime Time Standout 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 Standout 6:33
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