At times, Emerson, Lake & Palmer were downright maniacal. It’s evident in their most celebrated material; the absurd 10/8 time signature in “Tarkus,” the proto-heavy metal detour in “Trilogy,” the ...
Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Trilogy emerged from a period of recapitulation, like the classical music that informed so much of their work. But ELP hadn't given up on their storied indulgences. They ...