The Alan Parsons Project - Discography -1976-20... [exclusive] May 2026

The Alan Parsons Project occupies a unique space in rock history. Formed by legendary engineer Alan Parsons and songwriter/manager Eric Woolfson, the "Project" wasn't a traditional band but a revolving door of elite session musicians and vocalists. Together, they crafted some of the most sophisticated, high-fidelity concept albums of the late 20th century.

A controversial concept album focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of women. It featured more female vocalists than previous efforts and yielded the hit "Damned If I Do." The Alan Parsons Project - Discography -1976-20...

This was their commercial zenith. The title track became an anthem of the decade, preceded by the iconic instrumental "Sirius" (frequently used as a sports intro). The album shifted from prog-rock toward high-end sophisticated pop. The Alan Parsons Project occupies a unique space

Focusing on the disconnect between scientific industrialization and the public, this album continued their radio streak with the ballad "Don’t Answer Me," accompanied by a memorable comic-strip music video. A controversial concept album focusing on the strengths

Often cited as their best work, this album tackled the theme of gambling. It produced the massive hits "Games People Play" and "Time," perfectly balancing Woolfson’s gift for melody with Parsons’ sonic precision. The Chart-Toppers: The Pop Era (1982–1987)

One of the first albums recorded entirely digitally. It was a more rock-oriented, aggressive departure from their melodic ballads, though it didn't achieve the same chart success as its predecessors.