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61 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars for great APP songs...BUT..., August 30, 2000
This compilation album of the Alan Parsons Project does indeed contain many of the best songs they put out. For that I give this CD 5 stars. APP music is sometimes rock driven, at other times it is peaceful and contemplative, and it almost always has a message. There are also great vocals and superb instrumentals. If, however, you really want to have the APP experience don't stop with this CD -- it is vital that you listen to the original APP CDs this mucis is pulled from. Listen to them in their entirety, from start to finish. The reason I say that is that the APP is, in my opinion, the undisputed master of the concept album. A concept album is a work that contains songs that all connect to a central theme, and sometimes even work together to tell a story. For example... APP album #1 "Tales of Mystery and Imagination: Edgar Allan Poe" takes its inspiration from the literary works of Edgar Allan Poe, an album that is a must for an APP fan. APP #2, "I Robot" is based on the Isaac Asimov work of the same name -- artificial intelligence... APP #3, "Pyramid" is based on pyramidism and mysticism related to that theme. I could go on and on, but the message is this...if you buy this CD you WILL get many of the best songs APP put together. This CD is, in that regard, probably the best greatest hits album out there for APP. At the same time, if this is the only APP CD you listen to, you will be missing the entire point of APP works. If you are short on cash, go ahead and start a basic appreciation for APP music with this CD, but, if you have the means, I HIGHLY recommend that you start buying each of the APP CDs. Start with "Tales of Mystery and Imagination..." and go on from there. The music of the Alan Parsons Project has been among my favorites for nearly the past 25 years. I hope you will enjoy it too. 5 stars for great music, but don't sell yourself (or the APP) short by stopping with this compilation CD. Alan Holyoak
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