“Originally we said, ‘Let’s make an album about witchcraft’… but I supposed pyramid power was a sort of witchcraft, so we zeroed in on that”: When The Alan Parsons Project mixed magic with madness (without visiting Egypt)

Alan Parsons Project.

The pyramids of Egypt have long captivated our imagination, with some even believing the magnificent structures harness magical or healing powers. In 1978, masters of the concept album The Alan Parsons Project explored themes of pyramid power and ancient magic on their third studio album, Pyramid. Prog and Parsons step back in time to uncover the story behind the group’s Grammy-nominated and recently-reissued record.

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