Pyramid
The Alan Parsons Project · 1978
37 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · art rock
A seamless blend of art rock and progressive soundscapes, exploring themes of existence and human experience.
Why this album works
'Pyramid' reached No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, illustrating its commercial appeal. Additionally, the album's intricate storytelling and musical complexity influenced the progressive rock genre and showcased the band's signature blend of rock and orchestral elements.
- Best for
- short, immersive listening sessions thoughtful introspective moments gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on May 1, 1978, 'Pyramid' is the fifth studio album by The Alan Parsons Project, following their successful album 'I Robot'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation for sophisticated production techniques and concept-driven music, as they continued to evolve their sound and thematic explorations.
- 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 Voyager 2:15
- 2 What Goes Up… Standout 3:57
- 3 The Eagle Will Rise Again Standout 4:04
- 4 One More River 4:17
- 5 Can’t Take It With You 5:03
- 6 In the Lap of the Gods 5:30
- 7 Pyramania 2:43
- 8 Hyper-Gamma-Spaces 4:20
- 9 Shadow of a Lonely Man Standout 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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