Eye in the Sky
The Alan Parsons Project · 1982
41 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock · art rock
A sophisticated blend of art rock and progressive elements enveloped in lush synthesizers and intricate melodies.
Why this album works
'Eye in the Sky' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and spawning the title track, which became one of the band's most enduring hits. Its exploration of themes like surveillance and human consciousness resonated during a time when technology's impact on society was increasingly scrutinized, influencing subsequent artists in the progressive rock genre.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on June 1, 1982, 'Eye in the Sky' marked a pivotal moment for The Alan Parsons Project as their fifth studio album. The band was transitioning from cult favorites to mainstream success, following the hit album 'I Robot' released in 1977, which solidified their unique sound blending rock and orchestral arrangements.
- 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 Sirius Standout 1:51
- 2 Eye in the Sky Standout 4:35
- 3 Children of the Moon 4:49
- 4 Gemini 2:10
- 5 Silence and I 7:05
- 6 You’re Gonna Get Your Fingers Burned 4:21
- 7 Psychobabble 4:49
- 8 Mammagamma 3:34
- 9 Step by Step 3:52
- 10 Old and Wise Standout 4:46
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