Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Tarkus (1971) [2CD] {2012 Deluxe Edition}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 574 MB | Full Scans PNG - 109 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 213 MB
Genre: rock, art-rock | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Leadclass / Columbia / Legacy | CAT # 88691937962 | 2012
Emerson, Lake & Palmer's 1970 eponymous LP was only a rehearsal. It hit hard because of the novelty of the act (allegedly the first supergroup in rock history), but felt more like a collection of individual efforts and ideas than a collective work. All doubts were dissipated by the release of Tarkus in 1971. Side one of the original LP is occupied by the 21-minute title epic track, beating both Genesis' "Supper's Ready" and Yes' "Close to the Edge" by a year. Unlike the latter group's cut-and-paste technique to obtain long suites, "Tarkus" is a thoroughly written, focused piece of music.
It remains among the Top Ten classic tracks in progressive rock history. Because of the strength of side one, the material on the album's second half has been quickly forgotten – with one good reason: it doesn't match the strength of its counterpart – but "Bitches Crystal" and "A Time and a Place" make two good prog rock tracks, the latter being particularly rocking. "Jeremy Bender" is the first in a series of honky tonk-spiced, Far-West-related songs. This one and the rock & roll closer "Are You Ready Eddy?" are the only two tracks worth throwing away. Otherwise Tarkus makes a very solid album, especially to the ears of prog rock fans – no Greg Lake acoustic ballads, no lengthy jazz interludes. More accomplished than the trio's first album, but not quite as polished as Brain Salad Surgery, Tarkus is nevertheless a must-have.
In May 2012, Steven Wilson announced that he had recently remixed two classic albums by ELP, their first (eponymous) album from 1970 and second album Tarkus from 1971. Both albums were subsequently released by Sony in August 2012 as 3 disc sets. In each case disc one is a CD of the original mix, disc two is a CD of the stereo remix in the form of an alternate version of the album, adding a lot of bonus material and previously undiscovered tracks recorded during the sessions.
ARTISTS
Keith Emerson - Hammond organ, St. Marks church organ, piano, celeste, Moog synthesizer
Greg Lake - vocals, bass, electric & acoustic guitar
Carl Palmer - drums, assorted percussion
TRACKLIST
Disc: 1
Original 1971 Album
01 - Tarkus
i Eruption
ii Stones Of Years
iii Iconoclast
iv Mass
v Manticore
vi Battlefield
vii Aquatarkus
02 - Jeremy Bender
03 - Bitches Crystal
04 - The Only Way (Hymn)
05 - Infinite Space (Conclusion)
06 - A Time And A Place
07 - Are You Ready Eddy?
Disc: 2
New 2012 Stereo Mixes
01 - Tarkus
i Eruption
ii Stones Of Years
iii Iconoclast
iv Mass
v Manticore
vi Battlefield
vii Aquatarkus
02 - Jeremy Bender
03 - Bitches Crystal
04 - The Only Way (Hymn)
05 - Infinite Space (Conclusion)
06 - A Time And A Place
07 - Are You Ready Eddy?
08 - Oh, My Father
09 - Unknown Ballad
10 - Mass (Alternate Take)
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