Alan Parsons Project - The Turn Of A Friendly Card / A Really Great Concept Album For Collectors - LP - Erstpressung, Japanische Pressung - 1980

The Alan Parsons Project – The Turn Of A Friendly Card

- is the fifth studio album by The Alan Parsons Project and was released in 1980.
Like other albums by The Alan Parsons Project, this one is a concept album that features a variety of guest vocalists.

The main theme of the album revolves around the aspects of gambling and the risks involved.
The narrative explores the emotions, decisions and consequences associated with gambling.

Key titles from "The Turn of a Friendly Card" include:

"May Be a Price to Pay" - The opening track, sung by Elmer Gantry, sets the tone for the album and introduces the theme of risk and consequences.

"Games People Play" - A popular single from the album featuring vocals by Lenny Zakatek. The song reflects on the different games people play in life, both literal and metaphorical.

"Time" - Sung by Eric Woolfson, this song explores the concept of time and its role in decision-making.

"Snake Eyes" - An instrumental piece that showcases The Alan Parsons Project's musical artistry.

"The Turn of a Friendly Card" - The epic title track, divided into five parts, caps the album. Sung by Chris Rainbow, it reflects on the consequences of gambling.

The Alan Parsons Project was known for its meticulous production and fusion of progressive rock, pop and electronic elements.

"The Turn of a Friendly Card" received positive reviews for its concept, musicality and the various artists' vocal contributions.


Tracklist :
A1 May Be A Price To Pay
A2 Games People Play
A3 Time
A4 I Don't Wanna Go Home

B1 The Gold Bug
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
B2-I The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part One)
B2-II Snake Eyes
B2-II The Ace Of Swords
B2-IV Nothing Left To Lose
B2-V The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part Two)

Backing Vocals – Alan Parsons, Chris Rainbow, Lenny Zakatek
Bass – David Paton
Drums, Percussion – Stuart Elliot
Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Ian Bairnson
Keyboards – Eric Woolfson
Keyboards [Additional] – Alan Parsons
Lead Vocals – Chris Rainbow (Titel: B2-i, B2-ii, B2-v), Elmer Gantry (Titel: A1), Eric Woolfson (Titel: A3, B2-iv), Lenny Zakatek (Titel: A2, A4)
Orchestra – Orchestra Of The Munich Chamber Opera
Saxophone – Mel Collins


Manufactured and Distributed by Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd. Tokyo
Made in Japan

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