Emerson, Lake & Palmer Album: “Ultimate Collection [UK Bonus CD]”

After recently hearing ELP on satellite radio I felt the need to add a collection from the group to my CD collection. Unlike other reviewers, I have never owned ELP on CD so I didn't feel ripped off by yet another reissue of their hits (although I have fallen into this trap with the Who).

The sound quality is great on some songs and it is great to hear Fanfare for the Common Man and many other songs on CD. This collection could have been trimmed back a bit, but one of the benefits of CD is the ability to easily skip undesired songs.

If you want to purchase a good summary of ELP this set fits the bill - good sound quality, all the big songs are here. Maybe a bit overblown but a fun collection.

While I may not be ELPs greatest fan I recognise they are a quality act and this 2 CD collection sounds like it was recorded yesterday rather than from the 1970s onwards.

I prefer some of the acoustic driven tracks, however the best of the 24 selections are Fanfare For The Common Man, I Believe In Father Christmas (Greg Lake) and especially Jerusalem.

If you enjoy this one, check out the individual albums.

One of my best purchases. Excellent. "Fanfare for the Common Man" has always been a favourite. Well worth it.