What makes The Essential Emerson, Lake & Palmer by Emerson, Lake & Palmer notable?

This album is significant as it highlights the innovative spirit of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, who were instrumental in popularizing progressive rock. The compilation includes tracks that have influenced countless musicians and solidified ELP's legacy, such as 'Lucky Man' and 'Karn Evil 9,' which showcase their blend of classical music elements with rock. Additionally, the album reached notable positions on various charts, further cementing their impact during the progressive rock movement. Released in 2007, 'The Essential Emerson, Lake & Palmer' is a compilation that encapsulates the band's peak years from the early 1970s to the late 1990s. This collection arrives after the band's reunion and showcases their evolution through pivotal albums like 'Tarkus' (1971) and 'Brain Salad Surgery' (1973). It serves as both a retrospective for longtime fans and an introduction for new listeners to their expansive sound.

Who is The Essential Emerson, Lake & Palmer for?

The Essential Emerson, Lake & Palmer works well if you're into dynamic progression with peaks, wave-like pacing for immersion and intricate musicianship appreciation.

How many songs are on The Essential Emerson, Lake & Palmer?

The Essential Emerson, Lake & Palmer has 28 tracks, running approximately 157 minutes.

The Essential Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Emerson, Lake & Palmer · 2007

157 min · 28 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

A lavish tapestry of symphonic rock, merging intricate musicianship with passionate lyricism and experimental flair.

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dynamic progression with peaks
wave-like pacing for immersion
intricate musicianship appreciation
extended tracks for deep dives
passionate lyricism exploration

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Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2007, 'The Essential Emerson, Lake & Palmer' is a compilation that encapsulates the band's peak years from the early 1970s to the late 1990s. This collection arrives after the band's reunion and showcases their evolution through pivotal albums like 'Tarkus' (1971) and 'Brain Salad Surgery' (1973). It serves as both a retrospective for longtime fans and an introduction for new listeners to their expansive sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Yes· Genesis· King Crimson

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Tracklist

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Disc 1

1 The Barbarian 4:33
2 Take a Pebble 12:34
3 Knife-Edge 5:05
4 Tank 6:52
5 Lucky Man 4:40
6 Tarkus: a) Eruption / b) Stones of Years / c) Iconoclast / d) Mass / e) Manticore / f) Battlefield / g) Aquatarkus 20:40
7 Bitches Crystal 3:57
8 Nutrocker (live) 3:58
9 From the Beginning 4:14
10 Hoedown 3:46
11 Trilogy 8:52

Disc 2

1 The Endless Enigma, Part One 6:41
2 Fugue 1:57
3 The Endless Enigma, Part Two 2:04
4 Jerusalem 2:44
5 Toccata 7:20
6 Still... You Turn Me On 2:52
7 Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Part 1 8:35
8 Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Part 2 4:52
9 Jeremy Bender / The Sheriff (medley) 5:06
10 I Believe in Father Christmas 3:36
11 C'est la vie 4:20
12 Fanfare for the Common Man 5:43
13 Honky Tonk Train Blues 3:12
14 Canario 3:59
15 Peter Gunn (live) 3:39
16 Black Moon 7:00
17 Paper Blood 4:27

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