Pyramid
The Alan Parsons Project · 1978
37 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · art rock
A seamless blend of art rock and progressive soundscapes, exploring themes of existence and human experience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, immersive listening sessions thoughtful introspective moments gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on May 1, 1978, 'Pyramid' is the fifth studio album by The Alan Parsons Project, following their successful album 'I Robot'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation for sophisticated production techniques and concept-driven music, as they continued to evolve their sound and thematic explorations.
- If you like
- progressive rock, art rock
Pyramid is an album by The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1978. A seamless blend of art rock and progressive soundscapes, exploring themes of existence and human experience. 'Pyramid' reached No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, illustrating its commercial appeal. Additionally, the album's intricate storytelling and musical complexity influenced the progressive rock genre and showcased the band's signature blend of rock and orchestral elements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pyramid sound like?
A seamless blend of art rock and progressive soundscapes, exploring themes of existence and human experience. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.
What makes Pyramid by The Alan Parsons Project notable?
'Pyramid' reached No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, illustrating its commercial appeal. Additionally, the album's intricate storytelling and musical complexity influenced the progressive rock genre and showcased the band's signature blend of rock and orchestral elements. Released on May 1, 1978, 'Pyramid' is the fifth studio album by The Alan Parsons Project, following their successful album 'I Robot'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation for sophisticated production techniques and concept-driven music, as they continued to evolve their sound and thematic explorations.
Who is Pyramid for?
Pyramid works well if you're into short, immersive listening sessions, thoughtful introspective moments and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Pyramid?
Pyramid has 9 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Voyager 2:15
- 2 What Goes Up… Standout 3:57
- 3 The Eagle Will Rise Again Standout 4:04
- 4 One More River 4:17
- 5 Can’t Take It With You 5:03
- 6 In the Lap of the Gods 5:30
- 7 Pyramania 2:43
- 8 Hyper-Gamma-Spaces 4:20
- 9 Shadow of a Lonely Man Standout 5:35
Release Date
May 1, 1978
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
37 min 44 sec
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