The Best of The Alan Parsons Project
The Alan Parsons Project · 1983
49 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock · art rock
An atmospheric blend of art rock and progressive melodies that captivates with intricate arrangements and lush vocals.
Why this album works
The album reached No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its strong reception and solidifying The Alan Parsons Project's status in the rock genre during the early 1980s. It also highlighted key hits that influenced the art rock scene, paving the way for future artists exploring similar sounds.
- Best for
- steady melodic progression throughout intricate arrangements for detail listeners captivating atmospheric listening experience
- Context
- Released in 1983, this compilation album marked a significant moment in The Alan Parsons Project's career as it showcased their most successful tracks from previous albums. Following the commercial success of 'Eye in the Sky' in 1982, this album served to encapsulate their artistic vision and appeal to a broader audience.
- 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 I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You 3:12
- 2 Eye in the Sky Standout 4:36
- 3 Games People Play 4:19
- 4 Time Standout 4:59
- 5 Pyramania 2:43
- 6 You Don’t Believe 4:28
- 7 Lucifer 4:12
- 8 Psychobabble 4:52
- 9 Damned If I Do 3:35
- 10 Don’t Let It Show 3:32
- 11 Can’t Take It With You 4:44
- 12 Old and Wise Standout 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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