Alan Parsons Project, The - Ammonia Avenue (Sessions) '1984/2024

Tracks list

       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.

Tracklist:
1-1. The Alan Parsons Project - Don't Answer Me (Early Rough Mix) (05:10)
1-2. The Alan Parsons Project - You Don't Believe (Demo) (02:22)
1-3. The Alan Parsons Project - Since the Last Goodbye (Chris Rainbow Vocal
Overdubs) (00:30)
1-4. The Alan Parsons Project - Since The Last Goodbye (Eric Woolfson Guide
Vocal - Rough Mix) (04:25)
1-5. The Alan Parsons Project - You Don't Believe (Instrumental Tribute To The
Shadows) (03:09)
1-6. The Alan Parsons Project - Dancing On A Highwire / Spotlight (Work In
Progress) (03:57)
1-7. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Ave (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal) (02:42)
1-8. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Ave (Orchestral Overdubs) (01:22)
1-9. The Alan Parsons Project - Prime Time (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
(02:09)
1-10. The Alan Parsons Project - One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Songwriting
Diary 1) (02:49)
1-11. The Alan Parsons Project - One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Songwriting
Diary 2) (01:00)
1-12. The Alan Parsons Project - One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Songwriting
Diary 3) (03:17)
1-13. The Alan Parsons Project - One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Songwriting
Diary 4) (02:33)
1-14. The Alan Parsons Project - Since the Last Goodbye (Eric Woolfson
Songwriting Diary) (06:06)
1-15. The Alan Parsons Project - Don't Answer Me (Eric Woolfson Songwriting
Diary) (07:12)
1-16. The Alan Parsons Project - Dancing on a High Wire (Eric Woolfson
Songwriting Diary 1) (05:10)
1-17. The Alan Parsons Project - Dancing on a High Wire (Eric Woolfson
Songwriting Diary 2) (04:53)
1-18. The Alan Parsons Project - Dancing on a High Wire (Eric Woolfson
Songwriting Diary 3) (03:46)
1-19. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary
1) (05:19)
1-20. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary
2) (01:19)
1-21. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary
3) (05:02)
1-22. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary
4) (00:44)
1-23. The Alan Parsons Project - Don't Take Chances With Me (Eric Woolfson
Songwriting Diary) (06:39)
1-24. The Alan Parsons Project - You'll Be Surprised (Eric Woolfson Songwriting
Diary) (03:28)
1-25. The Alan Parsons Project - Wish I Was Miles Away (Eric Woolfson
Songwriting Diary) (01:27)
1-26. The Alan Parsons Project - Toby's Theme (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary)
(01:48)
1-27. The Alan Parsons Project - Amelie's Theme (Eric Woolfson Songwriting
Diary) (02:29)
1-28. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue Album Radio Advert (01:04)
1-29. The Alan Parsons Project - Prime Time (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal On Rough
Mix) (04:47)
1-30. The Alan Parsons Project - Prime Time (Muso's Experimenting) (03:35)
1-31. The Alan Parsons Project - Let Me Go Home (Rough Backing Track) (03:46)
1-32. The Alan Parsons Project - One Good Reason (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal with
Rough Mix) (03:36)
1-33. The Alan Parsons Project - One Good Reason (Rough Backing Track) (05:00)
1-34. The Alan Parsons Project - Since the Last Goodbye (Rough Backing Track)
(05:00)
1-35. The Alan Parsons Project - Don't Answer Me (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal with
Rough Mix) (04:12)
1-36. The Alan Parsons Project - Don't Answer Me (Muso's Experimenting) (02:30)
1-37. The Alan Parsons Project - Don't Answer Me (Backing Track - Before Phil
Spector Treatment And Alternative Sax Solo) (04:15)
1-38. The Alan Parsons Project - Dancing on a High Wire (Eric Woolfson Demo
Vocal On Rough Backing Track) (04:38)
1-39. The Alan Parsons Project - You Don't Believe (Alan Parsons Demo Vocal On
Rough Mix) (03:33)
1-40. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal With
Orchestral Rough Mix) (02:18)
1-41. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue (Chris Rainbow Backing Vocals)
(00:45)
1-42. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue (Instrumental Section Rough Mix)
(04:04)
1-43. The Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue (Eric Woolfson Piano Takes)
(04:41)
1-44. The Alan Parsons Project - AP 1 (Previously Unreleased Backing Track)
(05:02)
1-45. The Alan Parsons Project - Prime Time (Single Version) (03:51) 

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