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(1988)

The core of the band's catalog consists of 11 studio albums. Ten were released during their initial run, with the final piece arriving decades later in The Complete Albums Collection box set. Album Title Central Concept / Theme Tales of Mystery and Imagination The macabre literary works of Edgar Allan Poe. 1977 I Robot Artificial intelligence and the philosophy of machines. 1978 Pyramid Ancient history, mysticism, and pyramid power. 1979 Eve The strengths, flaws, and complexities of women. 1980 The Turn of a Friendly Card The psychological allure and dangers of gambling. 1982 Eye in the Sky Surveillance, belief systems, and universal oversight. 1984 Ammonia Avenue Industrialization, science, and public communication gap. 1985 Vulture Culture Consumerism, corporate greed, and human opportunism. 1985 Stereotomy The constraints that modern life imposes on personality. 1987 Gaudi The life and architecture of Antoni Gaudí. 2014 The Sicilian Defence A chess opening strategy, recorded in 1979. The Golden Era: Progressive Rock Mastery (1976–1980) Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

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This album—a metaphor for life’s risks, from gambling to love—became a global smash, reaching No. 13 in the US. The five-part title suite is the Project’s finest extended work, moving from the mournful acoustic The Turn of a Friendly Card (Part One) to the explosive rock of Nothing Left to Lose . The single Games People Play became their highest-charting US hit (No. 16).

The core of the "Project" was the partnership between masterful audio engineer and producer Alan Parsons and songwriter, lyricist, and pianist Eric Woolfson. Together, backed by a rotating cast of incredible session musicians and vocalists, they created some of the most polished progressive pop and rock music in history. 💿 The Studio Albums The Alan Parsons Project - Discography -1976-20...

Technically a Woolfson solo musical, but billed as APP 🔹 The Ring, Little Hans End of the Project era. Deep, psychological rock opera.

Undoubtedly the commercial pinnacle of their career, Eye in the Sky is a sonic masterpiece dealing with surveillance, belief systems, and the loss of individual autonomy. The iconic cover art features the Eye of Horus, symbolizing an omnipotent watching force—whether it be a god, a government, or a casino surveillance system.

"What Goes Up", "One More River", "Eagle When She Flies".

Biggest commercial hit 🔹 Eye in the Sky, Sirius, Old and Wise “Sirius” became a legendary sports arena intro. Warm, sophisticated, melancholic. (1988) The core of the band's catalog consists

While Gaudi was the last album under the Project name, the duo worked on the album Freudiana (1990), which was originally planned as an APP album but eventually released as a musical by Eric Woolfson.

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Lucifer, Damned If I Do, If I Could Change Your Mind, The Naked and the Dead 1977 I Robot Artificial intelligence and the philosophy

. Known for their high-quality studio production and conceptual themes—ranging from science fiction to literature—the group released 10 primary studio albums

(1985)

The Raven, (The System of) Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether, To One in Paradise

I Robot, I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You, Breakdown, Don’t Let It Show