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Emerson, Lake & Palmer Album: “Tarkus [Remastered]”
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Tarkus [Remastered] |
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Release Date:2002-11-25
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Rock, Classic Rock, Progressive Rock
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Label:JVC Victor
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:4988002439201
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Review - :
{$Emerson, Lake & Palmer}'s 1970 eponymous LP was only a rehearsal. It hit hard because of the novelty of the act (allegedly the first supergroup in {\rock} history), but felt more like a collection of individual efforts and ideas than a collective work. All doubts were dissipated by the release of {^Tarkus} in 1971. Side one of the original LP is occupied by the 21-minute title epic track, beating both {$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. [This version of the album has been remastered.] ~ François Couture, All Music Guide
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