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The Very Best of Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Emerson, Lake & Palmer · 2000

78 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

A sweeping journey through grandiose symphonies and intricate melodies that define progressive rock's essence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • grandiose symphonies for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing for immersive experience
  • epic narratives across multiple tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone songs
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'The Very Best of Emerson, Lake & Palmer' came during a period when the band had largely been inactive since their last album in 1994. This compilation served as a retrospective that highlighted their influential contributions to progressive rock throughout the 1970s and beyond, reminding audiences of their innovative musical legacy. It marked a return to the spotlight for the band, allowing new listeners to discover their work.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Genesis· King Crimson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lucky Man 4:37
  • 2 Knife-Edge 5:05
  • 3 From the Beginning 4:13
  • 4 Trilogy 8:54
  • 5 Jerusalem 2:44
  • 6 Toccata 7:21
  • 7 Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Part 2 4:48
  • 8 Still… You Turn Me On 2:53
  • 9 Pirates 13:20
  • 10 Fanfare for the Common Man 9:41
  • 11 C’est la vie (live) 4:15
  • 12 Peter Gunn (live) 3:38
  • 13 Pictures at an Exhibition: The Hut of Baba Yaga / The Great Gates of Kiev (live) 7:07

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