ALBUM OF THE WEEK # 139 THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - THE TURN OF A FRIENDLY CARD (1980)

[RJhog (Admin)]

Artist: The Alan Parsons Project

Genre: Progressive Rock

Country Of Origin: Britain

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Member: No

Album: The Turn Of A Friendly Card

Released: November 1980

Producer: Alan Parsons

Song Of The Week: Games People Play

Facts (by Wikipedia)

1. The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA and reached as high as number 13 on the U.S. album chart.

2. Two singles cracked the U.S. Top 40 (Time #15 and Games People Play #16).

3. This is a loose concept album based on gambling.

4. The title track is one of only two tracks on side 2 of the original vinyl.  It is broken down into 5 separate tracks for the CD, those tracks being 6-10.

Observations (by RJhog)

1. Games People Play is my favorite Alan Parsons Project song.

2. Some of the guitar work is pretty good.  

3. Overall, I think it's a good album.  It's the only APP album I have, but I'm interested in hearing more.

1. May Be A Price To Pay

2. Games People Play

3. Time

4. I Don't Wanna Go Home

5. The Gold Bug

6. The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part One)

7. Snake Eyes

8. The Ace Of Swords

9. Nothing Left To Lose

10. The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part Two)

 

[Scott]

The best APP album is "Tales of Mystery and Imagination: Edgar Allan Poe".  One of the coolest records ever made IMO.  If your interested I could post AOTW 139.5 as a companion to this post later in the week... 

[RJhog (Admin)]

I'm always interested dude.  I don't have it, so let's hear it.

[Jon]

Great album but my favorite is "I Robot".

[Scott]

Cant compare to "Tales of Mystery and Imagination: Edgar Allan Poe"...

[Jon]

It sure can.....

[Scott]

I challenge you to an Alan Parsons duel!

[Jon]

Oh, it's ON!

[Scott]

Love the opener on this album and it sets a great mood for the album which has no real filler.  I love "Nothing Left to Lose" as the best Hidden Track here - the Golden RJ if-you-will.  The remastered expanded edition includes a backing track, vocal overdub and early version of the tune which are all very cool (made cooler because I love the song anyway)

 

I've owned this album in most of the various formats since it came out, and as they continue to change this album will follow with me.

 

Very nice pick!

[RJhog (Admin)]

Thanks homey!

[Jon]

This is a fine album. "I, Robot" is better, of course, but this is definitely not something to sneeze at. Every track is very good, no filler, no muss, no fuss. I have a couple copies of this on CD, a Russian version (with "Ammonia Avenue") and the remaster.

Finally, a decent post. I'm proud of you.

[RJhog (Admin)]

Cool...I think.  Anyway, I'm quite excited about the curve ball coming up later tonight.

[Jon]

Huh?

Oh crap. It's Kiss, isn't it?