Album: Works, Volume 1 by Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1977)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: High
Format: Album

Artist Background: Emerson, Lake & Palmer (short ELP) were progressive rock's first supergroup. Greeted by the rock press and the public as something akin to conquering heroes, they succeeded in broadening the audience for progressive rock from hundreds of thousands into tens of millions of listeners, creating a major radio phenomenon as well. Their flamboyance on record and in the studio echoed the best work of the heavy metal bands of the era, proving that classical rockers could compete for that arena-scale ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Gentle Giant, Yes, King Crimson, Van der Graaf Generator

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, High, 1970s, Album

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<i>Works Volume 1</i> is split evenly among the three voices of ELP. While Keith Emerson explores orchestral composition, Carl Palmer revives pure rock ‘n’ roll, especially the greasy blues tune “New Orleans”. Between the soothing ballad “Closer To Believing” and the rootsy R&B of “Nobody Loves You Like a Do”, Greg Lake’s offerings are the strongest songs, but collectively, the trio roars to life on “Fanfare For the Common”, an Aaron Copland adaptation in which Emerson’s keyboards whistle and whizz alongside the ripping groove.

Works, Volume 1

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

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