The Instrumental Works
The Alan Parsons Project · 1988
44 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock · art rock
A cinematic blend of lush instrumentals and progressive rock textures that evoke vivid landscapes.
Why this album works
'The Instrumental Works' showcases the band's ability to create atmospheric soundscapes, which was pivotal in establishing them as pioneers of progressive rock. The album was well-received, reflecting a critical appreciation for their earlier work while also serving as a testament to the evolving instrumental genre during the late '80s.
- Best for
- cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming steady pacing for focused work immersive instrumentals for creative flow
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'The Instrumental Works' served as a retrospective compilation during The Alan Parsons Project's decline in mainstream visibility after their peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This collection followed the band's last studio album, 'Gaudi,' released in 1987, as they shifted focus from lyrical songs to instrumental compositions.
- 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 Pipeline Standout 3:58
- 2 Where’s the Walrus? 7:25
- 3 I Robot Standout 6:02
- 4 Mammagamma Standout 3:34
- 5 Hawkeye 3:49
- 6 Voyager 2:15
- 7 Paseo De Gracia 3:45
- 8 Urbania 4:59
- 9 The Gold Bug 4:30
- 10 Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 3:39
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