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Ammonia Avenue (Sessions)

The Alan Parsons Project
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One of the most interesting aspects about the Alan Parsons Project is the band's ability to forge a main theme with each of its songs, while at the same time sounding extremely sharp and polished. Much of this formula is used in Ammonia Avenue, only this time the songs rise above Parsons' overall message due to the sheer beauty of the lyrics partnered with the luster of the instruments. The album touches upon how the lines of communication between people are diminishing, and how we as a society grow more spiritually isolated and antisocial. But aside from the philosophical concepts prevalent in the lyrics, it is the music on this album that comes to the forefront. The enchanting saxophone of Mel Collins on "Don't Answer Me" adds to its lonely atmosphere, while the briskness of Eric Woolfson's wording throughout "Prime Time" makes it one of the Project's best singles. On "You Don't Believe," the seriousness of the lyrics works well with the song's energetic pace. The subtlety of the ballad comes to life on the elegant "Since the Last Goodbye," which focuses on a failed attempt at a relationship. With Ammonia Avenue, the sum of the parts is greater than the whole product, which can't be said for all of the Alan Parsons Project's albums. Vocalists Eric Woolfson, Chris Rainbow, Lenny Zakatek, and Colin Blunstone equally shine, placing their talents above and beyond the album's main idea.

© Mike DeGagne /TiVo

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Ammonia Avenue (Sessions)

The Alan Parsons Project

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1
Don't Answer Me (Early Rough Mix)
00:05:09

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Engineer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

2
You Don't Believe (Demo)
00:02:22

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Engineer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

3
Since the Last Goodbye (Chris Rainbow Vocal Overdubs)
00:00:30

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Engineer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

4
Since The Last Goodbye (Eric Woolfson Guide Vocal - Rough Mix)
00:04:25

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Engineer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

5
You Don't Believe (Instrumental Tribute To The Shadows)
00:03:08

Alan Parsons, Composer, Producer, Engineer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Executive Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

6
Dancing On A Highwire / Spotlight (Work In Progress)
00:03:57

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Engineer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

7
Ammonia Ave (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal)
00:02:42

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Engineer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

8
Ammonia Ave (Orchestral Overdubs)
00:01:21

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Engineer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

9
Prime Time (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
00:02:08

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

10
One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 1)
00:02:48

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

11
One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 2)
00:01:00

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

12
One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 3)
00:03:16

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

13
One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 4)
00:02:32

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

14
Since the Last Goodbye (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
00:06:05

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

15
Don't Answer Me (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
00:07:12

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

16
Dancing on a High Wire (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 1)
00:05:10

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

17
Dancing on a High Wire (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 2)
00:04:53

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

18
Dancing on a High Wire (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 3)
00:03:46

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

19
Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 1)
00:05:19

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

20
Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 2)
00:01:18

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

21
Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 3)
00:05:01

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

22
Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 4)
00:00:43

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

23
Don't Take Chances With Me (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
00:06:39

Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

24
You'll Be Surprised (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
00:03:28

Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

25
Wish I Was Miles Away (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
00:01:26

Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

26
Toby's Theme (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
00:01:48

Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

27
Amelie's Theme (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
00:02:29

Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

28
Ammonia Avenue Album Radio Advert
00:01:04

Not Applicable, Composer - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Producer not documented on available sources, Producer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

29
Prime Time (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal On Rough Mix)
00:04:47

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

30
Prime Time (Muso's Experimenting)
00:03:35

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

31
Let Me Go Home (Rough Backing Track)
00:03:46

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

32
One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal with Rough Mix)
00:03:35

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

33
One Good Reason (Rough Backing Track)
00:05:00

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

34
Since the Last Goodbye (Rough Backing Track)
00:04:59

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

35
Don't Answer Me (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal with Rough Mix)
00:04:12

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

36
Don't Answer Me (Muso's Experimenting)
00:02:30

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

37
Don't Answer Me (Backing Track - Before Phil Spector Treatment And Alternative Sax Solo)
00:04:14

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

38
Dancing on a High Wire (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal On Rough Backing Track)
00:04:38

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

39
You Don't Believe (Alan Parsons Demo Vocal On Rough Mix)
00:03:32

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

40
Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal With Orchestral Rough Mix)
00:02:18

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

41
Ammonia Avenue (Chris Rainbow Backing Vocals)
00:00:44

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

42
Ammonia Avenue (Instrumental Section Rough Mix)
00:04:04

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

43
Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Piano Takes)
00:04:40

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - ANDREW POWELL, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

44
AP 1 (Previously Unreleased Backing Track)
00:05:02

Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(P) 2020 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

45
Prime Time (Single Version)
00:03:50

Ian Bairnson, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Mel Collins, Saxophone - David Paton, Bass - Alan Parsons, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Engineer - ANDREW POWELL, Conductor, Arranger - Eric Woolfson, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Executive Producer, Vocal - The Alan Parsons Project, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Stuart Elliott, Drums, Percussion - Philharmonia Orchestra (Leader: Christopher Warren-Green), AssociatedPerformer

(P) 1984 Arista Records LLC

Album review

One of the most interesting aspects about the Alan Parsons Project is the band's ability to forge a main theme with each of its songs, while at the same time sounding extremely sharp and polished. Much of this formula is used in Ammonia Avenue, only this time the songs rise above Parsons' overall message due to the sheer beauty of the lyrics partnered with the luster of the instruments. The album touches upon how the lines of communication between people are diminishing, and how we as a society grow more spiritually isolated and antisocial. But aside from the philosophical concepts prevalent in the lyrics, it is the music on this album that comes to the forefront. The enchanting saxophone of Mel Collins on "Don't Answer Me" adds to its lonely atmosphere, while the briskness of Eric Woolfson's wording throughout "Prime Time" makes it one of the Project's best singles. On "You Don't Believe," the seriousness of the lyrics works well with the song's energetic pace. The subtlety of the ballad comes to life on the elegant "Since the Last Goodbye," which focuses on a failed attempt at a relationship. With Ammonia Avenue, the sum of the parts is greater than the whole product, which can't be said for all of the Alan Parsons Project's albums. Vocalists Eric Woolfson, Chris Rainbow, Lenny Zakatek, and Colin Blunstone equally shine, placing their talents above and beyond the album's main idea.

© Mike DeGagne /TiVo

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