UK Progressive Rock legends Emerson, Lake and Palmer “Original Albums” 5xCD Boxset released on November 10, 2023.
One-part rigid card clamshell box, containing the classic first five albums in 2 panel card wallets.
Legendary Progressive Rock giants Emerson, Lake & Palmer were formed in 1970 by the keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson; gifted singer, composer and guitarist Greg Lake and sensational drummer / percussionist Carl Palmer. One of the most important and successful bands in the history of Rock music, ELP were torchbearers of the Progressive Rock sound and one of the first super-groups, achieving global sales of over 40 million albums. Their first 7 albums all made the UK charts top 10 and US. top 20. Internationally fan and media acclaimed albums include “Pictures At An Exhibition,” “Tarkus” and “Brain Salad Surgery,” with seminal hits singles including “Fanfare For The Common Man” and “Lucky Man.”
Immerse yourself in the legendary soundscape of Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s ‘The Original Albums’ 5CD Box Set. This comprehensive collection features the quintessential tracks from their monumental albums: “Emerson, Lake & Palmer,” “Pictures At An Exhibition,” “Tarkus,” “Trilogy,” and “Brain Salad Surgery.”
From the captivating strains of “From The Beginning” to the Symphonic journey of “Tarkus,” each disc unveils a musical universe that spans genres and defies conventions. Experience the iconic “Karn Evil 9 1st Impression” and the mesmerizing melodies of “Lucky Man,” all meticulously curated to encapsulate ELP‘s artistic evolution.
Dive into the intricate fusion of Rock, Classical and Avant-Garde, as these albums have defined Progressive music for generations. Whether you’re rediscovering the classics or embarking on a new auditory adventure, “The Original Albums” boxset is the ultimate gateway to ELP‘s timeless legacy. Elevate your collection today and relive the era of musical innovation that continues to inspire.
Stream the official audio for the track “Oh My Father” through the YouTube player below:
Stream the official audio for the track “Bitches Crystal” through the YouTube player below:
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Contents: These five classic original ELP albums (The first five, 1970-1973):
CD1: Emerson, Lake & Palmer
CD2: Tarkus
CD3: Pictures At An Exhibition
CD4: Trilogy
CD5: Brain Salad Surgery
Formed in 1970, Emerson, Lake & Palmer helped define and set new standards throughout one of the most ambitious and Experimental periods in 20th-Century Popular Music. Drawn from The Nice, King Crimson and Atomic Rooster respectively, they were hailed as Progressive Rock’s first supergroup. Combining driving dynamics, intricate arrangements, and virtuosic skill, between 1970 and 1978, ELP released seven studio recordings and three live albums. Such was their popularity on both sides of the Atlantic that their records repeatedly achieved Platinum status sales.
Titles such as “Tarkus,” “Trilogy” and “Brain Salad Surgery” created distinctive worlds that incorporated soaring themes, other-worldly timbres, yearning ballads, humorous pastiche and dramatic long-form conceptual works. While they adapted pieces by classical composers as stylistically varied as Bartok, Mussorgsky, Copland, Ginastera and Rodrigo, ELP sounded like nobody else but themselves.
The trio performed live one final time at London’s High Voltage Festival in July 2010 just weeks short of their debut gig 40th anniversary.
Although Keith Emerson and Greg Lake both sadly passed away in 2016, interest in ELP continues to grow and Carl Palmer’s own band regularly performs a setlist dedicated to the unique music he helped create. ELP‘s music continues to find new audiences more than 50 years from their beginning, a striking testament to the group’s irrepressible blend of energy, eclecticism, and visceral excitement.
