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Rating: Tarkus is definitely one of the best LPs by ELP.
The suite is a unique and original work for the progressive style.
Emerson is the master of the scene, but Lake and Palmer are not just spectators.
Listen to the first side, volume at maximum, preferably with headphones. Enjoy the listening, everyone.
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By BeatBoy
The band’s manager had already booked the rehearsal hall, saying that if they didn’t go, they would still have to pay the rental.
With this album, E, L & P have taken a step up in quality compared to their debut, mainly thanks to the Title-Track which presents a good arrangement and beautiful lyrics.
By Hetzer
The monumental track concludes with Aquatarkus: the armored beast born from the fire to fight, struck in the eye by the Manticore’s sting, flees and vanishes into the sea.
For many, perhaps a relic, Tarkus is still there, austere and unbeatable, thirty-five years and more after the explosion.
By STIPE
Tarkus marked an emblematic yet undoubtedly interesting chapter, enriching rock with new and innovative sounds.
I know people consider us pretentious. We simply love to write and play. But our music and lyrics are not immediate: they require attention, and anything that requires active effort on the part of the listener can be considered pretentious.
