"Sirius/Eye in the Sky," "Old and Wise," "Silence and I." Chart Performance: Reached No. 7 on the US Billboard 200. The Later Era: Mid to Late 1980s 7. Ammonia Avenue (1984) The Concept: The clash between industrial technology ("Ammonia Avenue" as a metaphor for a chemical plant) and human intuition/art.
"Games People Play," "Time," "The Turn of a Friendly Card (Part Two)." Legacy: "Time" remains one of the most poignant ballads in progressive rock history. 6. Eye in the Sky (1982) The Concept: Surveillance, paranoia, and the invasion of privacy. The Alan Parsons Project - Discography -1976-20...
This is where the Project hit its artistic and commercial zenith. Side two of the original vinyl is a five-part suite about a gambler’s downfall. The title track and "Games People Play" became massive AOR (Album-Oriented Rock) radio staples. The instrumental "The Gold Bug" (inspired by Edgar Allan Poe) showcases Parsons’ studio wizardry. "Sirius/Eye in the Sky," "Old and Wise," "Silence and I
Stereotomy is a return to complex, progressive rock. It is darker and jazzier. "Where’s the Walrus?" is a tribute to Beatles producer George Martin and the Abbey Road studio. The title track features a frantic, paranoid saxophone. This album is a fan-favorite for its challenging arrangements. Ammonia Avenue (1984) The Concept: The clash between
"Pyramania," "The Eagle Will Rise Again," "Lucifer." 4. Eve (1979) The Concept: A feminist critique mixed with examinations of female power and exploitation.