Emerson- Lake Palmer - Tarkus -2016- -flac 24... ((install))

At its heart is the 20+ minute title suite, a complex, multi-part composition that occupies the entirety of the original LP's first side. At the time, it was a groundbreaking feat, beating other prog epics like Yes’ “Close to the Edge” and Genesis’ “Supper’s Ready” to the punch by over a year. The piece tells the allegorical, science-fiction story of Tarkus, a fantastical half-armadillo, half-tank creature born from the volcanic earth, which does battle with a series of mythical beasts.

A lighthearted contrast, the piano-driven track feels bouncy and articulate. Emerson- Lake Palmer - Tarkus -2016- -FLAC 24...

A frantic, fast-paced instrumental section where the separation between Emerson’s Hammond organ and Moog synthesizer is kept completely distinct. At its heart is the 20+ minute title