A fusion of rock and synthesizers, this is a monumental piece of progressive rock that depicts a grand sci-fi theme.
Alan Parsons led the production of this concept album, which is based on a science fiction novel and combines elements of progressive rock and pop music to create a meticulous soundtrack.
A futuristic, grandiose soundscape that fuses the complex structures of progressive rock with the cutting-edge synthesizer sounds of the time. Alan Parsons' sound design maximizes the acoustic effects of each instrument, creating a unified worldview throughout the album. The album reached the top 10 on the US Billboard 200 and became the biggest hit of his career. Instrumental and vocal tracks alternate, expressing the progression of a story through sound, creating a highly polished concept album.