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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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