The Time Machine (Alan Parsons album)

The Time Machine is a concept album released in 1999 by Alan Parsons, primarily credited under the name Alan Parsons Project, even though it was recorded long after the original Alan Parsons Project disbanded. The album explores themes related to time travel, inspired by H.G. Wells' novel The Time Machine.

The album features a blend of progressive rock, electronic music, and orchestral arrangements, characteristic of Alan Parsons' signature sound. It includes a variety of vocalists, including Neil Lockwood, Michelle Area, Tony Hadley (of Spandau Ballet), and Beverly Craven.

Each track on the album represents a different aspect or interpretation of time travel and its potential consequences. The lyrical content and musical style aim to evoke a sense of temporal displacement and the philosophical considerations surrounding the manipulation of time. Some tracks directly reference events or themes from Wells' novel, while others explore broader concepts related to history, memory, and the future.

The Time Machine received generally positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising its musical complexity and thematic coherence. It is considered by many fans to be a strong addition to Alan Parsons' discography and a successful conceptual exploration of the time travel theme. The album spawned several singles and contributed to Parsons' continued popularity as a recording artist.