The Alan Parsons Project - Eve (1979) 1/3 (Vinyl Rip)

Описание: Track List: 1-3

1. Lucifer (instrumental) (0:00)
2. You Lie Down with Dogs (5:10)
3. I'd Rather Be a Man (9:00)

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'Eve' Allmusic Review by Mike DeGagne:
For the most part, 1979's Eve is somewhat overlooked as being one of the Alan Parsons Project's finest work, when in fact it involves some of this group's most intricate songs. The album's concept deals with the female's overpowering effect on man. Each song touches on her ability to dissect the male ego, especially through sexual means, originating with Eve's tempting Adam in the beginning of time. Not only does this idea gain strength as the album progresses, but a musical battle of the sexes begins to arise through each song. The gorgeous "You Won't Be There" spotlights man's insecurity. Sung by Dave Townsend, its melodramatic feel sets a perfect tone. The classically enhanced "Winding Me Up" follows suit, based on a woman's ability to dominate her mate and opening up with sound of a wind-up doll being cranked. Other gems include the bitter but forceful "Damned If I Do" sung by Lenny Zakatek, and the dominating fury of "Lucifer," a powerful instrumental. Even the loutish "You Lie Down with Dogs" bears wit with its gender inclined mud-slinging. The female vocalists, Lesley Duncan and Clare Torry do a splendid job of representing the females point of view throughout the album. Not only does Eve solidify its main idea, but the songs are highly entertaining with catchy rhythms and intelligent lyrics. Musically, the tempo appealingly switches back and forth from slow to quick, as does the temperament of the album. Somehow, Eve is dismissed as one of this band's greatest efforts, when in fact it's one of their finest marriages of both concept and music. [The 2007 Sony BMG reissue included bonus tracks.]

Personnel:
Alan Parsons – guitars, autoharp, drum machine, and Morse code (track 1), keyboards (track 8), production, engineering
Eric Woolfson – clavinet (track 2), piano (tracks 2, 4–5, 9), music box (track 5), Wurlitzer (track 6), keyboards (track 8), organ (track 9), executive producer
Duncan Mackay – synthesizers (tracks 1–3, 6), piano (track 3 and 5), music box (track 5), keyboards (track 8)
Ian Bairnson – guitars (all tracks), backwards Wah-wah FX (track 3)
David Paton – bass guitar (all tracks), lead vocal (track 3)
Stuart Elliott – drums (all tracks), percussion (tracks 3 and 8)
Lenny Zakatek – lead vocal (tracks 2 and 6)
Dave Townsend – lead vocal (track 4)
Clare Torry – lead vocal (track 7)
Lesley Duncan – lead vocal (track 9)
Chris Rainbow – backing vocals (tracks 2, 7–9), lead vocal (track 5)
Andrew Powell – orchestral arrangements, choral arrangements, conductor
The Orchestra of the Munich Chamber Opera care of Eberhard Schoener
Sandor Farkas – leader
Curtis Briggs – coordinator
Shapiro and Steinberg – trivia consultants
Hipgnosis – cover art