Could “Stereotomy” by “The Alan Parsons Project” be one of the greatest albums ever recorded?

I think so.

The title track alone is incredible. And the closing refrain of the album being a condensed version of the same song – bringing the album back full circle is just top tier.

Front cover of the Alan Parsons Project album "Stereotomy".

My all time favorite album

What’s your all-time favorite album?

The Bends by Radiohead

This is one writing prompt that has taken me a while to really think about.

There’s a bunch of albums I could name that are in my top albums. However, trying to name a single all-time favorite album has been tricky.

I decided in the end on “The Bends” by Radiohead.

I love every single song on the album and each song flows perfectly into the next.

Stand out songs

Every song is a banger. But singling out a few I’d say these are my favorite off the album:

  • Just
  • My Iron Lung
  • Bones (used excellently in the TV series Derek)

So glad I got to see these live at V Festival back in 2006.

That was a while ago now.

So much has changed since then.

In fact, now I come to think about it, this album is one where I can remember specific times when I’ve lay there, often in the dark, and just listened to it through with headphones.

It’s amazing what you remember when you sit to write something down.

Innuendo by Queen

This album has resurfaced in my life and it just hits a lot differently than it did last time I heard it.

Every song is an absolute banger that are bookended by two of my favorite Queen songs — Innuendo and The Show must go on.

The lyrics of These are the days of our lives is especially poignant to me now as a father.

Nymphetamine album — Cradle of Filth

Released in 2004, this is one of my favourite albums from my younger days.

Thanks to a work mate, my love for this band has been re-ignited. I have been listened to their albums lots over the past couple of weeks, but this one has stood out to me above most.

Possibly helped along from the nostalgia I feel for this album.

Stand out songs for me

  • Track 2 — Gilded Cunt
  • Track 3 — Nemesis
  • Track 5 — Nymphetamine overdose

10 Albums that greatly influenced my taste in music

No explanations, no reviews, just album covers in alphabetical order. Thanks to Rafe for the inspiration for this.