"La Sagrada Familia", "Too Late", "Closer to Heaven"
(2014): Originally recorded in 1979 as a contract-fulfillment tool, it remained unreleased for 35 years. Essential Compilations
For decades, The Sicilian Defence was an urban legend among progressive rock fans. Recorded rapidly in 1979 during aggressive contract renegotiations with Arista Records, the aggressive chess-themed instrumental album was rejected and locked in the vaults. It finally saw official release in 2014 as part of the The Complete Albums Collection box set, offering an aggressive, unpolished glimpse into the duo's contractual frustrations. Key Essential Personnel The Alan Parsons Project - Discography -1976-20...
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(1976): Their debut, a concept album based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. "La Sagrada Familia", "Too Late", "Closer to Heaven"
After the Project dissolved in 1990, the founders pursued different paths that are often considered spiritual successors:
Here is a complete list of the Alan Parsons Project's studio albums, from their debut in 1976 to their final studio album in 1996: It finally saw official release in 2014 as
The final official album under the "Project" moniker uses the unfinished church of La Sagrada Família as a metaphor for human lives left incomplete. The album blends soaring synthesizers, Spanish guitar textures, and dramatic theatrical vocals. Following this release, Woolfson and Parsons began working on a follow-up titled Freudiana , which ultimately evolved into a stage musical and effectively dissolved their studio partnership. The Legacy of the Studio Project
Recorded in Paris, this album marked a pivot toward accessible, radio-friendly adult contemporary pop without sacrificing their progressive framework. "Games People Play" became a massive Billboard Top 20 hit, characterized by its driving digital synth bassline. Additionally, "Time" marked the first time co-creator Eric Woolfson sang a lead vocal on an album track, revealing a gentle, melancholic voice that would define their biggest future hits. 6. Eye in the Sky (1982)