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EMERSON LAKE & PALMER

Emerson Lake & Palmer

 

Symphonic Prog

4.24 | 2360 ratings

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4 stars ELP roars into the prog world in a blaze of glory with this 1970 debut. Bands worldwide must have been envious of the debut that stamped authority on prog and a unique blend of symphony and rock. Every track screams to be noticed and are all bonafide classics in their own right.

The Barbarian is a fabulous complex instrumental featuring chaotic drumming and a frenetic Hammond from Emerson. What a way to introduce the band! Take A Pebble is close to my favourite prog song with beautiful lilting vocals and an amazing melody line that is unforgettable. The lyrics are simply mesmirising. I love the piano interlude and acoustic instrumental. An absolutely brilliant piece of virtuoso music from end to end. You will find it on all good ELP compilations.

Knife-Edge is a trademark ELP track and features Hammond stabs and wall to wall bass and drums. A very frenetic time signature and potent vocals. The 4 chord staccato stabs are powerful and aggressive.

The Three Fates is the lengthy majestic Emerson showpiece that grows on you on each listen. It is perhaps the only track not found on compilations as a general rule.

Tank showcases Palmers enimatble style, a drum time signature that made all other drumers sit up and take notice.

Lucky Man became ultra popular and blitzed the charts showing the softer balladic style of the band and Lake's quiet approach to music. And there you have it. A master class performance. Not the best they will do but as far as a debut goes, it would be hard to find better.

AtomicCrimsonRush | 4/5 |

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