Daring to blend rock ’n’ roll with pop, jazz and classical music, EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER enjoyed hit singles and created blockbuster albums that sold in their millions. One of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 1970s, ELP’s first 7 albums reached the US Top 20 and first 9 albums attained RIAA GOLD Certification. Even when critics questioned their ambitions and called them Monsters of Prog Rock, ELP cheerfully went on to stun audiences with diverse works like “Pictures At An Exhibition,” “Fanfare For The Common Man” and the ballad “Lucky Man.” And they were happy to finish off each performance with a rousing retro blast of “Nutrocker.”
D**A
Good CD.
I5t is a good best of CD
G**S
A fond memory, now remastered
The original domestic release was the first CD I bought. As I recall the sound was tissue-thin, but it was ELP on CD. How could it be anything but glorious?That said, in its original configuration this was a weak compilation. The time restrictions of vinyl notwithstanding, leaving off "From the Beginning" was inexcusable. Unless Atlantic was seeking to cut back on royalties by having only nine tracks.Anyway, fast forward to 2011 and the UK re-release, mercifully remastered (sounds terrific; clean and with the dynamics fully present - no loudness wars here!) and with extra tracks including "From the Beginning." I would have preferred "Pirates" also make the cut, and the absence of "Tarkus" is lamentable, but a single CD can't possibly hold all the essential ELP.Is this the greatest ELP compilation? No, it's far too short. Still, it's ELP. How can it be anything but glorious?
K**I
Great Trio!
From the beginning was worth the entire CD.
J**R
all CDs I have received, were in excellent condition.
case broken.
L**N
Was very happy to find this release on CD as it was ...
Was very happy to find this release on CD as it was my first ELP release I purchased in my younger years. Was pleasantly surprised at the extra songs included. Was worth every penny.
F**M
Love ELP
Loved ELP since 1972.
T**E
Four Stars
:)
L**N
Thank you
A+
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