The Alan Parsons Project - Vulture Culture (1984)
The Alan Parsons Project - Vulture Culture (1984)
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2013 | Music On Vinyl, MOVLP880 | Pop Rock
Vinyl Rip | 32-bit/384 kHz | WavPack(Tracks) > 4.69 Gb | Artwork(jpg) < 1 Mb
or 24-bit/192 kHz | Flac(Image + Cue) > 1.33 Gb
or 24-bit/44.1 kHz | Flac(Image + Cue) > 423 Mb
2013 | Music On Vinyl, MOVLP880 | Pop Rock
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.by Mike DeGagne, allmusic
The Alan Parsons Project - Vulture Culture (1984):
Tracklist:
A1 Lets Talk About Me
A2 Separate Lives
A3 Days Are Numbers (The Traveller)
A4 Sooner Or Later
B1 Vulture Culture
B2 Hawkeye 3:48
B3 Somebody Out There
B4 The Same Old Sun
Original ripper: uta5erika5
Original format: 32/384
Vinyl Condition: Mint
Direct Drive Turntable: Denon DP-A100
Cartridge: Soundsmith Aida MKII ES
Amplifier: Pro-Ject Tube Phono Box DS 2 Modified
ADC: RME ADI-2 Pro FS
Postprocessing: iZotop RX 7
Downsampled to 24/192 & 24/44.1
The Alan Parsons Project - Vulture Culture (1984)
The Alan Parsons Project - Vulture Culture (1984)
The Alan Parsons Project - Vulture Culture (1984)
