TRILOGY

This is a wonderful album. From the opening effects of the Endless Enigma through the incredible Hoedown to the closing Abaddon's Bolero every song on here is a good one. Emerson's ability on the keyboards really shine in Fugue and Hoedown, Lake once again shows us that he is one of the greatest vocalists in progressive rock in From the Beginning and Trilogy, and The Sherriff starts off with a nice little drum solo from Palmer.

This album has no true weak spots, but unfortunately each song (except Hoedown) is outmatched by a similar song on Brain Salad Surgery. Trilogy is definetely an essential album for an ELP fan, but it falls slightly short of masterpiece. 9/10