I Robot
The Alan Parsons Project
℗ 1977 Arista Records AL 7002
℗ 1995 ARCD 8040
На альбоме вновь появилась "озвученная философия" Парсонза: пластинка была посвящена опасностям, возникающим, по мнению композитора, при создании современных Големов... "Искусственный интеллект как угроза интеллекту природному" и вызов, брошенный гуманистической свободе мысли очеловеченным обществом роботов - смысл этой пластинки. With its title originating from an Isaac Asimov novel, I Robot's main concept is one that deals heavily in the field of science fiction. The album's idea is based around Parsons' concern with the onslaught of machinery and its inevitable takeover of man, both in a physical sense and a spiritual one. As one of the Alan Parsons Project's strongest efforts, its wise blend of keyboard-dominated instrumentals partnered with the warmth of the vocals during the lyrical songs emblazons the man-vs.-machine idea. The mechanical-sounding title track is the opening song, setting the tone for the album's futuristic motif. Man's regret for his mechanical creations sweeps through "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You," with a passionate Lenny Zakatek singing lead. The human being's rebellious nature is the theme behind "Breakdown," sung by ex-Hollies member Allan Clarke, while the strength of the human will is the focal point of "Don't Let It Show," a heartening ballad performed by Dave Townsend. Ending with the instrumental "Genesis Ch.1 V.32," the promising tempo and air of this song invoke hope for all mankind. As a final product, I Robot leaves the listener with much to contemplate, which is its purpose, but also presents a collage of well-crafted songs that aren't easily forgotten. This album still remains one of this band's most accomplished pieces. — Mike DeGagne. |
- 1. I Robot [06:01]
- 2. I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You [03:22]
- 3. Some Other Time [04:05]
- 4. Breakdown [03:53]
- 5. Don't Let it Show [04:24]
- 6. The Voice [05:24]
- 7. Nucleus [03:21]
- 8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) [03:57]
- 9. Total Eclipse [03:12]
- 10. Genisus CH.1 V.32 [03:25]
Участие в альбоме:
- Alan Parsons: keyboards, produced and engineered
- Eric Woolfson: keyboards
- Ian Bairnson: electric and acoustic guitars
- Allan Clarke: vocals
- B. J. Cole: steel guitar
- Steve Harley: vocals
- Jack Harris: vocals
- John Leach: cimbalom, kantele
- Duncan Mackay: keyboards
- David Paton: bass, acoustic guitars
- Peter Straker: vocals
- Stuart Tosh: drums, percussion
- Dave Townsend: vocals
- Jaki Whitren: vocals
- Lenny Zakatek: vocals
Тексты:
I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You
If I had a mind to, I wouldn't want to think like you. And if I had time to I wouldn't want to talk to you. I don't care What you do, I wouldn't want to be like you. I don't care What you do, I wouldn't want to be like you. If I was high class I wouldn't need a buck to pass. And if I was a fall guy, I wouldn't need no alibi... I don't care What you do, I wouldn't want to be like you. I don't care What you do, I wouldn't want to be like you. Back on the bottom line, Diggin' for a lousy dime. If I hit a mother lode, I'd cover anything that showed. I don't care What you do, I wouldn't want to be like you. I don't care What you do... I wouldn't wanna, I wouldn't want to be like you. I wouldn't want to be like you.
Some Other Time
In the matter of a moment Lost till the end of time, It's the evening of another day And the end of mine. Now the starlight which has found me Lost for a million years Tries to linger as it fills my eyes Till it disappears. Could it be that somebody else is Looking into my mind? Some other place, Somewhere, Some other time. Some other place, Somewhere, Some other time... Like a mirror held before me Large as the sky is wide... And the image is reflected Back to the other side. Could it be that somebody else is Looking into my mind? Some other place, Somewhere, Some other time. Some other place, Somewhere, Some other time...
Breakdown
I breakdown in the middle and lose my thread. No one can understand a word that I say. When I breakdown just a little and lose my head, Nothing I try to do can work the same way. Any time it happened, I'd get over it With a little help from all my friends. Anybody else could see what's wrong with me, But they walk away and just pretend... When I breakdown. I breakdown in the middle and lose my thread. No one can understand a word that I say. When I breakdown just a little and lose my head, Nothing I try to do can work the same way. Where are all the friends who used to talk to me? All they ever told me was good news... People that I've never seen are kind to me, Is it any wonder I'm confused? When I breakdown...When I breakdown... Freedom, freedom, we will not obey. Freedom, freedom, take the wall away. Take the wall away. Freedom, freedom, we will not obey. Freedom, freedom, take the wall away. Where are all my friends? I'm so confused..
Don't Let it Show
If it's getting harder to face every day, Don't let it show, don't let it show. Though it's getting harder to take what they say, Just let it go, just let it go... And if it hurts when they mention my name, Say you don't know me... And if it helps when they say I'm to blame, Say you don't owe me... Even if it's taking the easy way out, Keep it inside of you. Don't give in. Don't tell them anything. Don't let it, Don't let it show. Even though you know it's the wrong thing to say, Say you don't care, say you don't care. Even if you want to believe there's a way, I won't be there...I won't be there... But if you smile when they mention my name, They'll never know you. And if you laugh when they say I'm to blame, They'll never own you. Even if you feel you've got nothing to hide, Keep it inside of you. Don't give in, Don't tell them anything. Don't let it- Don't let it show.
The Voice
It's almost a feeling you can touch in the air, You look all around you but nobody's there. It's been a long time now since you've been aware That someone is watching you...(he's gonna get you)... Sooner or later when your big chances come, You'll look for the catches but there'll be none. Remember before you grab the money and run That someone is watching you...(he's gonna get you)... Before you run and hide He's gonna get you. You got no choice, 'Cause you can't escape the voice. Jumping at shadows that come up from behind. Scared of the darkness that's there in your mind, You're frightened to move because of what you might find... Someone is watching you...(he's gonna get you)... Before you run and hide He's gonna get you. You got no choice, 'Cause you can't escape the voice.
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
Gaze at the sky And picture a memory Of days in your life. You knew what it meant to be happy and free With time on your side... Remember your daddy When no one was wiser. Your ma used to say That you would go farther than he ever could With time on your side... Think of a boy with the stars in his eyes, Longing to reach them but frightened to try. Sadly you'd say someday, someday... But day after day The show must go on, And time slipped away Before you could build any castles in Spain... The chance had gone by. With nothing to say And no one to say it to, Nothing has changed. You still got it all to do, Surely you know. The chance has gone by... Think of a boy with the stars in his eyes, Longing to reach them but frightened to try. Sadly you'd say someday, someday... But day after day The show must go on, And you gaze at the sky And picture a memory of days in your life With time on your side... With time on your side... (Day after day the show must go on...) With time on your side... (Day after day the show must go on...) With time on your side...