The Alan Parsons Project - Vulture Culture (2024 Remaster) (1985/2024) (Hi-Res)

Vulture Culture is the eighth studio album by the Alan Parsons Project, released in 1985 via the Arista label. Vulture Culture's theme is another in which the fallacy of humankind is front and center. This time Parsons' message concerns the fact that everyone lives in a parasitic society, where it's every man for himself. Those who can't fend for themselves simply won't survive in a world where the kindness of the human spirit is rapidly deteriorating. On this album, though, the songs are weaker and are less effective in bringing out the album's complex idea. As it does have its moments, Vulture Culture lacks in cohesiveness and strength both lyrically and, to a lesser extent, musically. "Let's Talk About Me" addresses the theme in its words, but the choppy rhythm takes away the attractiveness that could have been. The instrumental "Hawkeye" adds life and contrast to the album at just the right time. The most appealing song, "Days Are Numbers (The Traveller)" with vocalist Chris Rainbow at the helm, combines simplicity with a timeless chorus making for a truly beautiful ballad. Even though Parsons' theme is revealed, it's done so with less clarity and doesn't quite hit home. Without the usual balance of absorbing lyrics and well-maintained music, Vulture Culture remains one of this band's less prolific albums.

Tracklist
01. Let's Talk About Me (2024 Remaster) (4:29)
02. Separate Lives (2024 Remaster) (5:03)
03. Days Are Numbers (The Traveller) [2024 Remaster] (4:28)
04. Sooner or Later (2024 Remaster) (4:28)
05. Vulture Culture (2024 Remaster) (5:23)
06. Hawkeye (2024 Remaster) (3:49)
07. Somebody Out There (2024 Remaster) (4:56)
08. The Same Old Sun (2024 Remaster) (5:28)