Pyramid

The Alan Parsons Project

Released on 01/06/1978 by Arista
Main artists: The Alan Parsons Project
Genre: Progressive Rock

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Even with six different vocalists lending their talents to the album, Pyramid still remains an average bit of material from the Alan Parsons Project. Not only does the album's theme evolve around the mystique of the pyramid, but it also touches on man's fascination with superstition and its powers. The instrumental "Voyager" opens things up, and its provocative style sets the tone for the album's supernatural mood. The bright-sounding "What Goes Up" is one of the highlights here, as is "The Eagle Will Rise Again," sung by Colin Blunstone. The anxiety-ridden "Pyramania" enhances the album's concept the best, accompanied by some excitable keyboard playing and a friendly middle. The lesson-learning "Can't Take It with You" teaches that our souls are our most important asset, in typical Parsons-type charm. While not a stellar album, Pyramid completes the task of musically explaining its concept. Its short but slightly compelling nature grows after a few listens, but the album itself isn't a necessity.

© Mike DeGagne /TiVo

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Pyramid

The Alan Parsons Project

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Voyager

00:02:24

Bob Howes, Chorus Master - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer - The Alan Parsons Project, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, Engineer - The Alan Parsons Project, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Alan Parsons, Composer - Alan Parsons, Lyricist - Stuart Elliott, Drums - Stuart Elliott, Percussion - Ian Bairnson, Electric Guitar - Ian Bairnson, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - David Paton, Bass - David Paton, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Duncan Mackay, Keyboards - Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Executive Producer - Eric Woolfson, Keyboards - Andrew Powell, Conductor - Andrew Powell, Arranger

(P) 1978 Arista Records LLC

What Goes Up...

00:03:31

Bob Howes, Chorus Master - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer - The Alan Parsons Project, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Alan Parsons, Composer - Alan Parsons, Engineer - Alan Parsons, Producer - Alan Parsons, Lyricist - Stuart Elliott, Drums - Stuart Elliott, Percussion - Ian Bairnson, Electric Guitar - Ian Bairnson, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Duncan Mackay, Keyboards - David Paton, Bass - David Paton, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - David Paton, Vocal - Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Keyboards - Dean Ford, Vocal - Andrew Powell, Conductor - Andrew Powell, Arranger

(P) 1978 Arista Records LLC

The Eagle Will Rise Again

00:04:22

Bob Howes, Chorus Master - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer - The Alan Parsons Project, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, Engineer - The Alan Parsons Project, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Alan Parsons, Composer - Alan Parsons, Lyricist - Stuart Elliott, Drums - Stuart Elliott, Percussion - Ian Bairnson, Electric Guitar - Ian Bairnson, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Duncan Mackay, Keyboards - David Paton, Bass - David Paton, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Colin Blunstone, Vocal - Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Executive Producer - Eric Woolfson, Keyboards - Andrew Powell, Arranger - Andrew Powell, Conductor

(P) 1978 Arista Records LLC

One More River

00:04:17

Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - Alan Parsons, Engineer - Alan Parsons, Composer - Alan Parsons, Producer - Alan Parsons, Lyricist - Andrew Powell, Arranger - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer - Chris Blair, Mastering Engineer