But aside from the philosophical concepts prevalent in the lyrics, it is the music on this album that comes to the forefront. 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.
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. 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. It is variously reported as their best-selling album, and was the last Platinum record from the band (joining I Robot and The Turn of a Friendly Card). The Hipgnosis-designed sleeve was green with an image of the Eye of Horus, which was gold-foil stamped for early pressings of the LP. Songs on this album are in a number of different styles, from cool and funky to lyrical and heavily orchestrated. MSDN Library - Visual Studio 6.0a (CD1 And CD2). It was recorded in London's Abbey Road Studios. Eye in the Sky is the sixth album by the British rock band The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1982. The album takes a different turn from the previously ethereal Project albums, and seems to continue the directional development that started with Stereotomy and Gaudi, combining rock elements ('Back Against The Wall' & 'Breakaway') and mood-oriented beats ('Turn It Up' & 'I'm Talking To You'), while still retaining certain elements of the classic Project albums that are unique ('Mr Time', 'Wine From The Water', the instrumentals). This album features vocals by Ambrosia's David Pack, Duran Duran backing singer Jacqui Copland, Former Mindbender and 10cc guitarist Eric Stewart, and Manfred Mann's Earth Band frontman Chris Thompson. Try Anything Once is the first solo album created by Alan Parsons following the split of The Alan Parsons Project.
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