The endless enigma: Emerson, Lake & Palmer reviewed

Guybrush · 05-02-2011, 02:42 PM

I consider Tarkus to be brilliant and it is certainly one of my all-time favourite prog songs, period. As for side B, I consider it a curiosity and unfortunately, I don't think it's songs are at all flattering for the record and I think it's reputation suffers for it. Starting with the epic "Tarkus" and ending up with some rockabilly crap like "Are You Ready, Eddie?" only cheapens the whole, I think.

You're right that it does showcase a sense of humour, though. I'll give them that!

Tim Andrews · 05-02-2011, 07:53 PM

Thanks for sharing the history here. People should listen to them and all the other greats from back in the day (King Crimson, Yes [early], Gentle Giant, Genesis....). Some of the best music ever written. PERIOD!

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	I consider Tarkus to be brilliant and it is certainly one of my all-time favourite prog songs, period. As for side B, I consider it a curiosity and unfortunately, I don't think it's songs are at all flattering for the record and I think it's reputation suffers for it. Starting with the epic "Tarkus" and ending up with some rockabilly crap like "Are You Ready, Eddie?" only cheapens the whole, I think. You're right that it does showcase a sense of humour, though. I'll give them that! __________________ Something Completely Different

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Tim Andrews Groupie Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 11	Ah, some prog rock history... Thanks for sharing the history here. People should listen to them and all the other greats from back in the day (King Crimson, Yes [early], Gentle Giant, Genesis....). Some of the best music ever written. PERIOD!