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.
Why this album works
'On Air' is significant for showcasing Parsons' continued relevance in the evolving music landscape of the mid-90s, receiving positive reviews and reaching No. 30 on the UK Albums Chart. It also features notable collaborations, which helped introduce a new generation to his progressive rock sound.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- 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
- Nikolai Noskov· Iris· Queen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Blue Sky 1:39
- 2 Too Close to the Sun Standout 5:04
- 3 Blown by the Wind Standout 5:26
- 4 Cloudbreak 4:39
- 5 I Can’t Look Down 4:37
- 6 Brother Up in Heaven Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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