ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - I ROBOT - Italy 12" VINYL LP ALBUM

 

Front Cover Photo Of ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - I Robot ( Italian Release )

ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - I ROBOT - Italy 12" Vinyl LP

Collectors information / Album Description: 

"I Robot" is the second studio album by The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1977. The album is based on the science fiction novel "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov, and its themes revolve around the idea of artificial intelligence and technology. The album features the hit single "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" and the title track "I Robot". The album also features the participation of several guest vocalists, including Colin Blunstone and Chris Rainbow. The album was a commercial success, reaching the Top 20 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and was certified Gold in the United States. It is considered as one of the band's most successful albums and a staple in the Progressive Rock genre.  

Gatefold (FOC) cover design., the lyrics of all the songs are printed on the inside cover. Large portrait photo of Alan Parsons on the inner cover
   

Music Genre:

  		English 70s Progressive Rock

Album Production Information:

  		The album: "I Robot" was produced by: Alan Parsons, arranged by Andrew Powell

Record Label Information:

  		Arista Records 3C 064.99168

Media Format:

  		12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play  Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+LP) weight: 310 gram  

Year & Country:

  		1977 Made in Italy

Band Members and Musicians on: Alan Parsons Project I Robot
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • David Paton: bass, acoustic guitars
  • Stuart Tosh: drums, percussion
  • Ian Bairnson: electric and acoustic guitars
  • Eric Woolfson, Alan Parsons, Duncan Makay: keyboards
  • B.J. Cole: steel guitar
  • John Leach: cimbalom and kantele
  • Lenny Zakatek, Allan Clarke, Steve Harley, Jack Harris, Peter Straker and Jaki Whitren, Dave Townsend: vocals

Track Listing of: "I Robot"

The Song/tracks on "Alan Parsons Project I Robot" are

  1. I Robot 6:02
  2. I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You 3:22
  3. Some Other Time 4:06
  4. Breakdown 3:50
  5. Don't Let It Show 4:24
  6. The Voice 5:24
  7. Nucleus 3:31
  8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) 3:49
  9. Total Eclipse 3:09
  10. Genesis Ch.1 v.32 3:28

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Front Cover Photo Of ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - I Robot ( Italian Release )

Front Cover Photo Of ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - I Robot ( Italian Release )

 

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Photo One Of The Inner Gatefold ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - I Robot ( Italian Release )

Photo of the left page inside cover ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - I Robot ( Italian Release )

 

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Close up of record's label ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - I Robot ( Italian Release ) Side One:

Close up of record's label ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - I Robot ( Italian Release ) Side One

 

THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - 1970-1980s Vinyl Albums Discography

  The Alan Parsons Project was a British progressive rock and pop rock band active from 1975 to 1990. The band was formed by audio engineer and producer Alan Parsons and songwriter and arranger Eric Woolfson. Over the course of their career, the Alan Parsons Project released ten studio albums, which combined elements of rock, pop, classical music, and electronic music.

  One of the defining characteristics of the Alan Parsons Project was the use of intricate musical arrangements and complex harmonies. The band's songs often featured a wide range of musical instruments, including keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, and horns. The lyrics were often introspective and thought-provoking, and dealt with a variety of themes such as love, life, and society.

  Despite the fact that the Alan Parsons Project never performed live, they were still able to achieve a significant level of commercial success. Their 1977 album, "I Robot", which was inspired by Isaac Asimov's science fiction stories, became a hit in both the UK and the US. The album's title track was a top 40 hit, and helped to establish the Alan Parsons Project as a major player in the progressive rock scene.

  Another album that helped to solidify the Alan Parsons Project's place in the music world was "Eye in the Sky", which was released in 1982. This album was one of the band's most successful, and featured the hit single of the same name. The song was a huge hit, reaching the top 10 in the US, and the album was certified Platinum. The album's title track remains one of the Alan Parsons Project's most recognizable and enduring songs.

  In addition to their commercial success, the Alan Parsons Project was also highly regarded by critics and fans alike. The band's intricate arrangements and sophisticated production techniques were seen as groundbreaking, and they influenced a generation of musicians who followed in their wake. The band's music continues to be popular today, and their albums remain staple of classic rock radio stations.

  In conclusion, the Alan Parsons Project was a pioneering and influential band that helped to shape the progressive rock genre. Their complex arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics set them apart from their contemporaries, and their music continues to be enjoyed by fans and music lovers today. Despite the fact that they never performed live, the Alan Parsons Project remains one of the most successful and beloved bands of their era.