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Pink World

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I remember hearing part of this album back in the 80's, from a friend who had the pink LP. I guess I wasn't in the mood to hear it then. Things have changed, and I'm sure glad that I picked this CD up.

Pink World was created by the Planet P Project, but the driving force behind this group is actually Tony Carey, whose prior claim to fame was being the keyboardist for Rainbow. Thank God Carey struck out on his own. Most of the instruments on Pink World are played by Carey. Carey also wrote the lyrics and arrangements for the album. Impressive. And you'll be impressed when you give this CD a listen.

Pink World is a concept album about a boy named Artemis who has psychic powers and eventually becomes a messiah. All of this occurs against the backdrop of the Cold War and nuclear annihilation. While this might sound trite, I assure you it isn't.

The album is laid out with longer tracks separated by very short bursts of music, a tactic that Pink Floyd has used to great effect. This isn't the only similarity of this album to Pink Floyd. Some of the songs have a very definite Floyd sound, such as "A Boy Who Can't Talk," in which Carey certainly affects the pained vocal strains of Roger Waters. This similarity isn't a bad thing, and it isn't overpowering.

Other tracks that stand out are, "To Live Forever," as well as "Pink World" and "Power". The whole album is great, and I can't believe I ignored this as long as I did. I would say run, don't walk, to get this CD. It needs to have a U.S. reissue.

If Mr. Carey reads this review, I live near Boystown, Nebraska. Since you have an album entitled, "The Boystown Tapes", wouldn't this be a great place to hold a concert?

In 1984, multi-talented singer/songwriter/musician Tony Carey released his second album under the group name Planet P Project, "Pink World," a sprawling concept album about a mysterious young boy named Artemus who saves the human race (or, at least, a large chunk of it) from a nuclear holocaust. Comparisons between this album and Pink Floyd's classic epic "The Wall" are inevitable, as "Pink World" has a very Floydian/"Wall" feel to it in both it's sound and structure (and even the acoustic number "A Boy Who Can't Talk" sounds like a total re-working of the acoustic Floyd favorite from "The Wall," "Mother"). But make no mistake, "Pink World" IS a phenomenal album, with an intriguing story, powerful, dramatic music, and outstanding production. Many of the album's songs and soundbites linger in the mind long afterwards, such as "To Live Forever," the title song, "What I See," "Power," "Behind The Barrier," "In The Zone," the instrumental "March Of The Artemites," "One Star Falling," "Baby's At The Door," and the already-mentioned "A Boy Who Can't Talk." This is truly wonderful progressive rock from beginning to end.My only disappointment with the CD edition of "Pink World" is that there's no lyric sheet in the booklet. Some parts of the plot are still a little bit unclear to me, such as the question of just who IS little Artemus, where did he come from, and where does he go to at the album's end? So, a complete set of lyrics would've been *most* appreciated! Still, there's no denying the tremendous acheivement that "Pink World" is. That Tony Carey created this rock opera virtually single-handedly (with only the odd bit of help from studio musicians) is truly a testament to the man's talents, and I greatly congratulate him. 20 years after it's original release, Planet P Project's "Pink World" still stands today as a magnificent entry in progressive rock music. Like Tony Carey sings in the title song, "It rolls like an avalanche, and it will sweep you away."

Many of the reviewers here have compared "Pink World" to "The Wall" and the work of Yes and The Who. Well, in my opinion, "Pink World" is miles above any of that work. Granted, Pink Floyd and the others put out some great albums, but Tony Carey's work is, for me, much more enjoyable to listen to. The music is tighter, more meaningful. Songs like "The Stranger", "What I See", "A Boy Who Can't Talk", "One Star Falling" and "Baby's at the Door" are unrecognized classics, as far as I am concerned. Maybe it's the imagery or the story of Artemis, the protagonist of the story chronicled in "Pink World". Anyway, a great album--easily worth five stars.

Apologies to Pete Townshend, but this album is the definitive rock opera. The story is somewhat quirky, pulling in images diverse as Orwell's 1984, The Day After (remember that scary nuclear holocaust TV-movie?), and others to create an aural landscape rich in detail. Each song is a fascinating story by itself, but Tony Carey draws them together to form a complex and winding tale that never bores, even after repeated listening.

The musicianship is incredibly nuanced and best compared to the first Boston album in terms of the meticulous arrangements. It's hard to believe that the lion's share of the work here was done by one person. Why isn't Tony Carey world-famous? Don't even get me started....just buy this CD, play it, and you'll be a believer too.

Spellbinding is the best way to describe Pink World and Planet P. The time and effort as well as the number of reviews listed for this largely unknown album is a testament to the overwhelming power of this artwork. Pink World is like one of the stereophonic photographs that most people can't see the hidden image. But for those of us who can, it's so intoxicating you can't stop looking at it.

There are about 5 songs on here that have utterly mezmerized me for 20 years. The Stranger, The Shepherd, Letter from the Shelter, One Star Falling, and Baby's at the Door. I took these five, added in the the many captivating interludes, and combined with my favorite cuts from the original Planet P album and Blue Highway, and this collection has been in my constant rotation since I found it 20 years ago.

Among the beautiful poetry, the insight, the vivid musical landscapes, and the amazingly creative and unique music of Planet P, one thing that stands out to me is the unusual meter drumbeats. Very otherworldly! Where does he get this stuff?! Tony Carey clearly is an alien.

If you are a true believer and haven't heard it, get Blue Highway. It is the "Final Cut" of PW, and clearly Tony's third best album (I have them all).

This early 80's album by Tony Carey of Rainbow fame is the best album I've heard in a long time. What is interesting is Carey is mostly responsible for all the lyrics, arrangements and most of the musical playing on the album. He can certainly do it all. I was first introduced to Pink World back in the 80's from a friend who had the pink LP and used to make cassette copies. I must not have been in the right frame of mind back then. However; I recently picked up the CD and haven't been disappointed.

Pink World is a concept album about a nuclear holocaust and a psychic child who is seen as a messiah. While that may sound somewhat idiotic, on the album it really works. Songs like "To Live Forever," "Power," and "What Artie Knows," really stand out. Also give a listen to "Pink World," and, "A Boy Who Can't Talk," which sounds alot like Roger Waters on The Wall, in my opinion. In fact, this album has much in common with Pink Floyd, but it also has an Aldo Nova/80's feel to it as well. I really can't see how Carey didn't become a huge name after this release. Maybe it is the resemblence to Pink Floyd, or changing music tastes. Whatever happened it is a darn shame. I would love to see him perform this one live. The sets would be absolutely awesome!

You can't go wrong with this one. It screams for a domestic rerelease so the price will come down. I highly recommend this CD.

For me, I'll be honest, this is some old music, originally made in the year I was born. Thanks to a very close friend of mine I've gotten hooked to Planet P Project but most of all, Pink World.

This is an amazing masterpiece of musical imagery. It tells a story of a boy, deception, destruction and hope. Through all of these tracks it lays out an amazing story with solid morals for times past and to come. At first, trying to understand the story was difficult, but it is well worth paying close attention to. Not only is the story told amazingly this way, the music only adds to the atmosphere of what is going on.

The only thing I like just as much as this CD is another song not on this CD but I feel closely relates somehow to the story by Tony Carey, "The Red Door". For anyone who is interested in music that does more than just sound good, but tells a story as well, I highly recommend this for the newer generations or the older.

One man's ceiling is another's floor, eh? Well, scrape me off the ceiling, mate, or look beneath the floorboards where the gold dust goes when fools let it slip through their fingers. I bought a cassette in 1993 for TWO and ninety-nine at K-Mart and after one listening wondered how the release had missed my attention for so long, and how any of my peers had never heard of it. As a concept album, only Dark Side Of The Moon is better. It's Nov., 2003, and I am getting my third replacement CD for this Christmas - it's the only gift I specifically requested - and I am gonna ho ho my jingle bells all holly chestnut long when it arrives. Hey, your money is only dust when you're gone; buy Pink World. You NEED it.

This is an amazing concept album that is worth every second of every complete listenthrough! Back in my youth this was one of those amazing albums that I would just get lost in and totally absorbed in the sweeping story and brilliant orchestration. Ok, I'll admit that I was high, but it's still brilliant! It all blends together to create an amazing post-apocalyptic vision of messiah-like little boy with amazing psychic powers, who is "just 'A Boy Who Can't Talk'(Man I love that song!.
This would make for an amazing animated movie, (I know I watched one several times on my eyelids as I listened to it). I'm in fact listening to it again as I type, I've had it on my mind for days now and finally I have the time to listen to it straight through. If you're able to find a copy (even if you have to buy one of those ancient artifacts called cassettes) this album will take you to a "Perfect Place" "Behind the Barrier" and you will hear "What I See."

I first heard the track "What I See" while on acid on a local Los Angeles radio show many years ago and was amazed. The next day I went out and purchased the tape and was blown away at the dynamics of the writting, thought and quality of workmanship of the recording as a complete work. This is a must have for anyone interested in studio recordings and concept work. It is a triumph example of one man's vision, a punch in the face to any songwriter. I have waited a decade for this to be available on CD. Thanks, it's well worth the wait!