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Released 30 years ago

On Air

Alan Parsons · 1996

50 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock

A lush blend of progressive rock and pop sensibilities, interwoven with introspective lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'On Air' marked Alan Parsons' return to solo work after a decade-long hiatus following the 1984 album 'Ammonia Avenue'. At this point in his career, he was exploring new themes and sounds while maintaining the melodic richness that characterized his earlier work with The Alan Parsons Project.
Stylistic neighbors
Pink Floyd· Yes· Genesis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blue Blue Sky 1:39
  • 2 Too Close to the Sun 5:04
  • 3 Blown by the Wind 5:26
  • 4 Cloudbreak 4:39
  • 5 I Can’t Look Down 4:37
  • 6 Brother Up in Heaven 4:02
  • 7 Fall Free 4:22
  • 8 Apollo 6:05
  • 9 So Far Away 4:07
  • 10 One Day to Fly 6:19
  • 11 Blue Blue Sky 4:25

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