I was just listening to some Alan Parsons Project (and also some solo Alan Parsons). Started listening to "Time" but then remembered it's too depressing, so I went to "To One In Paradise" (the last track from "Tales Of Mystery And Imagination") and then "Siren Song", which I wasn't familiar with but popped up as a google suggestion.
Wierd... "Paradise" would seem to be quite sad, but somehow it doesn't seem dark to me... even though some of the last lyrics are "Nothing can save me now", the song gives me the impression that there is still hope. "Time" doesn't give me that vibe.