Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Tarkus
(1971, Essential)
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Band members: Greg Lake - Vocals, Bass/Electric/Acoustic guitars Keith Emerson - Hammond organ, Church organ, Piano, Celeste, Moog synthesizer Carl Palmer - Drums, Percussion |
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Another unbelievable prog band from the 70's and England, Greg Lake should be known to
most prog fans, bassist/vocalist from King Crimson. Together with 2 other brilliant
musicians - Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer - he formed ELP in the beginning of the 70's.
This is their second and also most famous album I believe, which contains some of the best
progressive rock I've heard so far. There's both jazz-, classical as well as electronic
influences here, very solid album although the most important part is the wonderfully
weird 20-minute first track. If you like bands such as King Crimson and Yes, you shouldn't
have any problems with this.