Pyramid (The Alan Parsons Project album)

Pyramid is the third studio album by British progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1978. The album is a concept album focusing on the pyramids of Giza and the associated mysteries, legends, and symbolism.

The tracks on Pyramid explore themes ranging from the ancient civilization that built the pyramids to more abstract concepts such as immortality and cosmic connections. The album continues the band's signature blend of progressive rock, orchestral arrangements, and electronic textures.

Musically, Pyramid features complex instrumental passages, layered vocals, and a variety of sound effects. Key tracks include "Voyager," "What Goes Up...", "Pyramania," "Can't Take It With You," and "Shadow of a Lonely Man." The album showcased the band's ability to create evocative soundscapes and tell stories through music.

Pyramid achieved commercial success, reaching the Top 40 in both the United States and the United Kingdom. It is considered a classic album within The Alan Parsons Project's discography and a notable example of 1970s concept albums.