A Time and a Place
Emerson, Lake & Palmer · 2010
284 min · 43 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A sprawling exploration of progressive rock, blending intricate arrangements with symphonic depth and jazz-infused improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- immersive lengthy listening experience
- wave-like pacing throughout
- intricate arrangements to explore
- cathartic moments of release
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, 'A Time and a Place' marks Emerson, Lake & Palmer's return after a hiatus since the mid-90s. This album reflects their evolution and adaptation to contemporary sounds while maintaining their classic progressive rock essence. It showcases the band’s experiments with orchestration and complex compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Barbarian 5:05
- 2 Take a Pebble 12:47
- 3 Ballad of Blue 4:03
- 4 High Level Fugue 7:46
- 5 Hoedown 4:04
- 6 Still… You Turn Me On 2:59
- 7 Lucky Man 3:05
- 8 Karn Evil 9 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Impressions) 34:01
Disc 2
- 1 Peter Gunn Theme 3:36
- 2 Pictures at an Exhibition 15:39
- 3 Tiger in a Spotlight 4:06
- 4 Maple Leaf Rag 1:14
- 5 Tank 2:10
- 6 Drum Solo 6:45
- 7 The Enemy God Dances With the Black Spirits 2:40
- 8 Watching Over You 4:08
- 9 Pirates 13:05
- 10 Tarkus 17:25
- 11 Show Me the Way to Go Home 5:21
Disc 3
- 1 Knife Edge 5:39
- 2 Paper Blood 4:10
- 3 Black Moon 6:17
- 4 Creole Dance 5:12
- 5 From the Beginning 4:05
- 6 Honky Tonk Train Blues 3:35
- 7 Affairs of the Heart 4:06
- 8 Touch and Go 3:04
- 9 A Time and a Place 3:04
- 10 Bitches Crystal 4:23
- 11 Instrumental Jam 1:49
- 12 Fanfare for the Common Man / America / Rondo 16:13
Disc 4
- 1 Introduction 1:23
- 2 The Endless Enigma 8:21
- 3 Abaddon’s Bolero 8:36
- 4 Jeremy Bender / The Sheriff 5:23
- 5 Toccata (includes Drum Solo) 15:49
- 6 Jerusalem 2:51
- 7 Nutrocker 6:26
- 8 C’est la vie 4:27
- 9 Piano Concerto #1 3rd Movement 6:36
- 10 Closer to Believing 6:08
- 11 Close to Home 3:37
- 12 I Believe in Father Christmas 3:24
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