[2022-07-15] Alan Parsons "From The New World" with guests Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Shaw, David Pack, more (Frontiers)

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

CD/DVD Set
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQ17TJP/?tag=imwan-20

CD Standalone
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X257ZY5/?tag=imwan-20

Description
Alan Parsons began his career at the age of 19 as an assistant engineer at the legendary Abbey Road studios in London working with the Beatles on their albums Let It Be and Abbey Road. Those who recently saw Peter Jackson's Get Back series got to view vintage footage of Parsons working alongside the Fab Four. Parsons would soon go on to bring his innovative style of engineering to albums by Paul McCartney, the Hollies, and Pink Floyd on their 1973 masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon.

Parsons would quickly move into the role of producer, winning countless gold and platinum awards with such names as Pilot, Cockney Rebel, Ambrosia and Al Stewart. Simultaneously he formed the world-renowned Alan Parsons Project with songwriting partner/vocalist Eric Woolfson, producing a myriad of hits including “Eye in the Sky,” “Don't Answer Me,” “Time” and “Games People Play.” The Parsons/Woolfson duo never toured, but rather concentrated all their efforts in the studio. After ten studio albums with The Project, Parsons began recording albums under his own name and started to play live for the first time to the delight of his millions of fans around the world.

In 2019, as well as winning a Grammy for the 35th Anniversary edition of Eye In the Sky, Parsons released his fifth solo album, The Secret. It was an album revolving around the theme of magic, which is a passion of Parsons. The Secret was his first studio recording in 15 years, and it culminated in a series of worldwide tours.

Parsons was recently honored with the prestigious OBE (Order Of The British Empire) award from the Queen of England for his contributions to the arts. His new album, From the New World features a star-studded line-up of special guests including Tommy Shaw of STYX, David Pack formerly of Ambrosia, American Idol's James Durbin and guitar legend Joe Bonamassa.

Tracklist
1. Fare Thee Well
2. The Secret
3. Uroboros (featuring Tommy Shaw of STYX)
4. Don't Fade Now
5. Give 'Em My Love (featuring James Durbin, Joe Bonamassa)
6. Obstacles
7. I Won't Be Led Astray (featuring David Pack, Joe Bonamassa)
8. You Are The Light
9. Halo
10. Goin' Home
11. Be My Baby

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

"Uroboros"

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

ah, drought relief!

why doesn't david pack do more?

TSmithPage · **Joined:** 20 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 3671

I'm glad to see that Parsons is committed to the surround option. Just about all of his most recent releases offer a DVD option as well.

richman666 · 15 Nov 2006

Do we know if the DVD will include a surround sound mix? I certainly hope so. That, along with the awesome Shaw & Pack participating, would make this a no-brainer purchase for me.

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

richman666 wrote:

Do we know if the DVD will include a surround sound mix? I certainly hope so. That, along with the awesome Shaw & Pack participating, would make this a no-brainer purchase for me.

Yes. And there's also a box set version.

Quote:

Pre-order/save “From The New World” on CD, CD/DVD, Color Vinyl, Collector’s Box Set, & Digital formats HERE.

CD/DVD includes CD + DVD Audio (5.1 Audio Mix of new album)
*LPs available as Limited-Edition Crystal color vinyl and Limited-Edition Yellow color vinyl
*Collector’s Box Set includes CD+DVD (housed in a digipak), Live in Madrid Digifile, T-shirt (size L), LP (180g, gatefold, Blue Transparent), poster, & numbered lithograph

richman666 · 15 Nov 2006

alantig wrote:

richman666 wrote:

Do we know if the DVD will include a surround sound mix? I certainly hope so. That, along with the awesome Shaw & Pack participating, would make this a no-brainer purchase for me.

Yes. And there's also a box set version.

Quote:

Pre-order/save “From The New World” on CD, CD/DVD, Color Vinyl, Collector’s Box Set, & Digital formats HERE.

CD/DVD includes CD + DVD Audio (5.1 Audio Mix of new album)
*LPs available as Limited-Edition Crystal color vinyl and Limited-Edition Yellow color vinyl
*Collector’s Box Set includes CD+DVD (housed in a digipak), Live in Madrid Digifile, T-shirt (size L), LP (180g, gatefold, Blue Transparent), poster, & numbered lithograph

Thanks Alan. I think the CD/DVD set will suffice.

RackleNut · **Joined:** 07 Nov 2006 **Posts:** 1356

i'm making a mental effort to remain positive about this release's potential for being even moderately-good.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

"I Won't Be Led Astray"

RackleNut · **Joined:** 07 Nov 2006 **Posts:** 1356

well... it's not a masterpiece, but it is SO much better than the last studio album.
it's honestly got some very good material on it (the guest artists don't hurt).
i do miss the requisite instrumental, however.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

RackleNut wrote:

well... it's not a masterpiece, but it is SO much better than the last studio album.
it's honestly got some very good material on it (the guest artists don't hurt).
i do miss the requisite instrumental, however.

but......................the single CD does come in a jewel case!

RackleNut · **Joined:** 07 Nov 2006 **Posts:** 1356

BTW, for those of you keeping track:
the japanese edition of this contains a bonus track - "Don't Fade Now - Remix Version"

RoyalScam · 04 Oct 2006

RackleNut wrote:

well... it's not a masterpiece, but it is SO much better than the last studio album.
it's honestly got some very good material on it (the guest artists don't hurt).
i do miss the requisite instrumental, however.

I duuno...the last album made Jason Mraz palatable to me (for a song, at least)

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

for those on the fence on this, his last 2 albums went OOP real fast and sell for silly money om amazon right now.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Renny, you have to stop using Amazon third party sellers to determine the value of out of print music. They are not market value. There are many other sources that sell Parsons' last few albums for $10-$15.
But I totally agree with you about buying new releases that you are interested in pretty quickly these days, as most don't stay in print very long.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Jason Michael wrote:

Renny, you have to stop using Amazon third party sellers to determine the value of out of print music. They are not market value. There are many other sources that sell Parsons' last few albums for $10-$15.
But I totally agree with you about buying new releases that you are interested in pretty quickly these days, as most don't stay in print very long.

i know, but even just thought of them asking that much astounds me.

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

In the liner notes for the new album Mr. Parsons describes Phil Spector as having a "poor reputation in later life."
I'll just leave it there.

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

DanO wrote:

In the liner notes for the new album Mr. Parsons describes Phil Spector as having a "poor reputation in later life."
I'll just leave it there.

He's not wrong.

RackleNut · **Joined:** 07 Nov 2006 **Posts:** 1356

alantig wrote:

DanO wrote:

In the liner notes for the new album Mr. Parsons describes Phil Spector as having a "poor reputation in later life."
I'll just leave it there.

He's not wrong.

i suppose many aren't familiar with our 'pillar of the community,' brother Phil.
if they'd decided to close the album with a remake of a Charles Manson song,
would Parson's have commented similarly?

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

RackleNut wrote:

alantig wrote:

DanO wrote:

In the liner notes for the new album Mr. Parsons describes Phil Spector as having a "poor reputation in later life."
I'll just leave it there.

He's not wrong.

i suppose many aren't familiar with our 'pillar of the community,' brother Phil.
if they'd decided to close the album with a remake of a Charles Manson song,
would Parson's have commented similarly?

I suppose not, but that's not the comparison I'd make. The moral trajectories are different. Manson's notoriety was always about his criminal acts. Spector's story was more about a fall from grace. Doesn't make him any better as a person, but there was a period when his fame was based on his artistic achievements. I think a more apropos comparison would be O.J. Simpson. But it's definitely vastly understated, like saying Simpson had "relationship issues".

RackleNut · **Joined:** 07 Nov 2006 **Posts:** 1356

alantig wrote:

RackleNut wrote:

alantig wrote:

DanO wrote:

In the liner notes for the new album Mr. Parsons describes Phil Spector as having a "poor reputation in later life."
I'll just leave it there.

He's not wrong.

i suppose many aren't familiar with our 'pillar of the community,' brother Phil.
if they'd decided to close the album with a remake of a Charles Manson song,
would Parson's have commented similarly?

I suppose not, but that's not the comparison I'd make. The moral trajectories are different. Manson's notoriety was always about his criminal acts. Spector's story was more about a fall from grace. Doesn't make him any better as a person, but there was a period when his fame was based on his artistic achievements. I think a more apropos comparison would be O.J. Simpson. But it's definitely vastly understated, like saying Simpson had "relationship issues".

well said... and i agree.

[2022-07-15] Alan Parsons "From The New World" with guests Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Shaw, David Pack, more (Frontiers)

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