The Alan Parsons Project - Discography -1976-20... May 2026
This is the Project’s best-selling album. The title track, with its iconic slow-building instrumental intro ("Sirius"), has become a stadium anthem (famously used by the Chicago Bulls and various sports teams). Unlike previous albums, Eye in the Sky leans heavily into accessible pop-rock. "Old and Wise" is a devastatingly beautiful closing track about reflecting on life.
"I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You," "Some Other Time," "Don't Let It Show." 3. Pyramid (1978) The Concept: Ancient Egyptian architecture, paranormal energy, and the mystery of the pyramids. The Alan Parsons Project - Discography -1976-20...
"Damned If I Do," "If I Could Change Your Mind," "Don’t Hold Back." The Commercial Peak: The Early 1980s 5. The Turn of a Friendly Card (1980) The Concept: Gambling as a metaphor for life, risk, and addiction. This is the Project’s best-selling album
Following the science-fiction of I Robot , Pyramid dove into mysticism. While commercially softer than its predecessor, it contains some of Woolfson’s most beautiful melodies. "What Goes Up..." is a melancholic masterpiece. The album is often considered a transition piece—less aggressive, more atmospheric. "Old and Wise" is a devastatingly beautiful closing
Before the Project, Alan Parsons was already a legend, having engineered Abbey Road for The Beatles and The Dark Side of the Moon for Pink Floyd. Eric Woolfson, a lawyer turned songwriter, provided the theatrical, hook-driven sensibilities. Together, they crafted a discography that stands as one of the most consistent and intellectually curious of the late 20th century.
"Stereotomy," "In the Real World," "Light of the World." The Swan Song & Reunion 10. Gaudi (1987) The Concept: The life and works of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.
