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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.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic journey with peaks immersive lengthy listening experience wave-like pacing throughout
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.
If you like
progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock

A Time and a Place is an album by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released in 2010. A sprawling exploration of progressive rock, blending intricate arrangements with symphonic depth and jazz-infused improvisation. This album is significant for its contribution to the revival of progressive rock in the 2000s, demonstrating the genre's enduring appeal. It received positive reviews from critics who praised its ambitious structure, as well as its ability to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Time and a Place sound like?

A sprawling exploration of progressive rock, blending intricate arrangements with symphonic depth and jazz-infused improvisation. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.

What makes A Time and a Place by Emerson, Lake & Palmer notable?

This album is significant for its contribution to the revival of progressive rock in the 2000s, demonstrating the genre's enduring appeal. It received positive reviews from critics who praised its ambitious structure, as well as its ability to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners alike. 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.

Who is A Time and a Place for?

A Time and a Place works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, immersive lengthy listening experience and wave-like pacing throughout.

How many songs are on A Time and a Place?

A Time and a Place has 43 tracks, running approximately 284 minutes.

Tracklist

43 tracks·284:37

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 Standout 2:59
  • 7 Lucky Man 3:05
  • 8 Karn Evil 9 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Impressions) Standout 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 Standout 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

Release Date

January 1, 2010

Artist Origin

England

Runtime

284 min 37 sec