ALAN PARSONS: I ROBOT (ULTRADISC ONE-STEP LP)

Performer: Alan Parsons
Author: Alan Parsons
Number of discs: 1
Label: Original Master Recordings
Support: LPs
Genre: Pop/Rock
Year: 2022

Ultradisc One-Step Pressing of 180 grams
Remastered from the original analog master for unparalleled sound quality
Source: Quarter inch analog master / 15 IPS
Limited edition of 10,000 numbered copies worldwide
Printed at RTI on MoFi Supervinyl

Audiophiles worthy of the name need no introduction to discover the legendary album I Robot by Alan Parsons. Recorded by Parsons himself, who shortly before had filled the same role for Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, this sensational 1977 record boasts a low register with shocking impact, high notes of incredible brilliance, an impeccable production and an excursion seemingly boundless dynamics, which can only be compared in the ten unforgettable progressive rock songs that see the great London keyboardist as the absolute protagonist. Given these premises, no one can be surprised that after its first release this album has been reissued over and over again. At this point, someone might wonder whether its sound quality has been improved or not thanks to these continuous reissues. After appreciating the amazing sound of this 180 gram OMR Ultradisc One-Step LP this question almost seems to lose meaning. In fact, thanks to this reissue, I Robot acquires a vitality and brilliance hitherto absolutely unimaginable. Combining an unrivaled realism of high and low registers, a wide and very deep sound stage and a crystalline transparency that gives fans the distinct impression of having been transported almost by magic to the Abbey Road studios with Parsons and his creative partner Eric Woolfson, this unmissable edition has been taken care of down to the smallest detail by the OMR sound engineers, who have set themselves the goal of highlighting all the sound resources of the best hi-end systems in the world. Simply put, in this remaster you'll find more music, more information, more sonic detail, more nuance and more everything than any other reissue previously released. To all this we still need to add an unsurpassed tonal definition, a very involving sweetness of sound, a very precise placement of the different instruments, a three-dimensional image of incredible realism and a balance bordering on perfection. Able to be listened to at very high volumes without any risk of compromising sound quality and making listening tiring, this masterpiece can be considered a record model destined to pass the merciless test of time with impunity, a category of which unfortunately the mold has long since been lost. The most ardent fans of Alan Parsons can finally relax, thinking that finally they no longer have to spend hundreds of euros to get hold of a first edition, including the first three editions issued by OMR on LP and on CD. This is the most obvious reason why you should get yourself a copy of this 180 gram Ultradisc One-Step LP and definitely switch to a hi-end system. Inspired by and loosely based on Isaac Asimov's novel of the same name, I Robot examines the themes of artificial intelligence and the preeminence of technology, which contribute to making this extraordinary record released over 40 years ago still incredibly relevant for 21st-century enthusiasts century. In terms of content, songs like "The Voice" question human behavior and the relationship with the unstoppable supremacy of robots in everyday life. Sonically, Parsons manages to express paranoia, ambiguity and transformation through high-quality arrangements imbued with intense drama and an engaging sensitivity. The intense melodies of I Robot continue to captivate audiences thanks to their perfectionism and their innovative drive. Inspired by the style of Pink Floyd, Parsons uses a very repetitive sequence for the song that gives the title to the album, which allows you to always create new ideas. "Some Other Time" is performed by two different lead vocals, but manages to give the impression that there is only one singer. "Don't Let It Show" is made very attractive by the caressing sounds of a string ensemble, a trumpet and a pipe organ. "Nucleus" originates from a very original set of analog keyboards called Projectron, conceived by Parsons and sound engineer Keith Johnson. The whole is worthily completed by Andrew Powell's splendid orchestral and vocal arrangements, with "Total Eclipse" reaching truly disturbing heights, which seem to presage the impressive "Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32". In the end, will victory come to men or machines? You and Parsons will decide that with this extraordinary reissue from OMR.

Alan Parsons
I Robot
I Wouldn???t Want to Be Like You
Some Other Time
Breakdown
Don???t Let It Show
The Voice
Nucleus
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
Total Eclipse
Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32