BLACK MOON

Emerson Lake & Palmer

Symphonic Prog

2.77 | 571 ratings

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Black Moon is by no means 'classic ELP' but it does contain elements of the trio's classic sound in the cinematic title track, funky Hammond workout 'Paper Blood', the Prokofiev appropriation 'Romeo And Juliet' and some pleasant, acoustic numbers from Greg Lake- 'Affairs Of The Heart' being the most memorable. The instrumental 'Changing States' has its moments too but is diminished somewhat by Palmer's over-reliance on electronic drumming while 'Better Days' feels like an attempt to modernise the band-with mixed results. The album is slickly produced and the material is largely streamlined AOR infused with liberal dollops of Hammond and String synth pad but Palmer's watered-down percussion and Lake's darkly broken voice may spoil enjoyment for some of the older fans.

Etherea | 3/5 | 2025-5-13

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