The Turn of a Friendly Card
The Alan Parsons Project · 1980
40 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock · art rock
A sophisticated blend of progressive rock and artful pop, layered with lush production and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- layered, dense sonic textures
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 1, 1980, 'The Turn of a Friendly Card' was the fifth studio album by The Alan Parsons Project, following their successful 'I Robot.' At this point in their career, they had established themselves as a prominent force in the progressive rock scene and were exploring themes of chance and risk through conceptual storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Pink Floyd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 May Be a Price to Pay 4:58
- 2 Games People Play 4:21
- 3 Time 5:04
- 4 I Don’t Wanna Go Home 5:03
- 5 The Gold Bug 4:34
- 6 The Turn of a Friendly Card: Ⅰ. The Turn of a Friendly Card, Part One 2:36
- 7 The Turn of a Friendly Card: Ⅱ. Snake Eyes 3:23
- 8 The Turn of a Friendly Card: Ⅲ. The Ace of Swords 2:59
- 9 The Turn of a Friendly Card: Ⅳ. Nothing Left to Lose 4:07
- 10 The Turn of a Friendly Card: Ⅴ. The Turn of a Friendly Card, Part Two 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.