The Essential Alan Parsons Project
The Alan Parsons Project · 2007
153 min · 34 tracks · progressive rock · art rock
A seamless blend of sophisticated melodies and lush orchestration that defines art rock's cinematic edge.
Why this album works
'The Essential Alan Parsons Project' served as an accessible entry point for new listeners while celebrating the band's extensive catalog. The album reached notable chart positions, showcasing tracks that have become staples in classic rock radio. Its release also coincided with a resurgence of interest in progressive rock, reaffirming the band's influence on both newer artists and the genre overall.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks headphone detail hunting experience late-night reflective listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'The Essential Alan Parsons Project' acts as a retrospective of the band's prolific career from the late 1970s to early 1990s. By this time, The Alan Parsons Project was known for their innovative blend of progressive rock and pop sensibilities, having previously released notable albums like 'I Robot' in 1977 and 'Eye in the Sky' in 1982. This compilation encapsulates the evolution of their sound and highlights their enduring appeal.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 The Raven 4:06
- 2 (The System of) Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether 4:16
- 3 To One in Paradise 4:38
- 4 I Robot Standout 5:15
- 5 I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You 3:23
- 6 Some Other Time 4:02
- 7 Day After Day (The Show Must Go on) 3:43
- 8 What Goes Up 3:30
- 9 The Eagle Will Rise Again 4:19
- 10 In the Lap of the Gods 5:25
- 11 Lucifer 4:18
- 12 Damned If I Do 4:52
- 13 Games People Play Standout 4:24
- 14 Time 5:05
- 15 The Turn of a Friendly Card: The Turn of a Friendly Card, Part 1 2:45
- 16 The Turn of a Friendly Card: Snake Eyes 3:15
- 17 The Turn of a Friendly Card: The Ace of Swords 2:58
- 18 The Turn of a Friendly Card: Nothing Left to Lose 4:07
- 19 The Turn of a Friendly Card: The Turn of a Friendly Card, Part 2 3:21
Disc 2
- 1 Sirius 1:55
- 2 Eye in the Sky Standout 4:36
- 3 Silence and I 7:19
- 4 Old and Wise 4:54
- 5 Mammagamma 3:36
- 6 Prime Time 5:03
- 7 Ammonia Avenue 6:33
- 8 Don’t Answer Me 4:04
- 9 Let’s Talk About Me 4:29
- 10 Days Are Numbers (The Traveller) 4:26
- 11 No Answers Only Questions 2:10
- 12 Stereotomy 7:15
- 13 Limelight 4:39
- 14 La Sagrada Familia 8:47
- 15 Standing on Higher Ground 5:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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