EL&P's breakthrough work, which marked the beginning of science fiction fantasy.
This was the turning point that brought the synthesizer machine into public recognition.
It reached number one in the UK and US charts. It made rock fans all over the world go wild. It features thrilling hard rock tracks and pop songs, showcasing the breadth of their musicality. Tarkus is a fictional monster depicted on the cover.
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29 TRACKS:
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1-1.i)
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Eruption
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1-1.ii)
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Stones Of Years
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1-1.iii)
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Iconoclast
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1-1.iv)
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Mass
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1-1.v)
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Manticore
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1-1.vi)
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Battlefield
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1-1.vii)
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Aquatarkus
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1-2)
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Jeremy Bender
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1-3)
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Bitches Crystal
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1-4)
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The Only Way (Hymn)
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1-5)
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Infinite Space (Conclusion)
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1-6)
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A Time And A Place
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1-7)
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Are You Ready Eddy?
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2-1.i)
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Eruption
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2-1.ii)
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Stones Of Years
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2-1.iii)
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Iconoclast
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2-1.iv)
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Mass
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2-1.v)
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Manticore
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2-1.vi)
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Battlefield
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2-1.vii)
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Aquatarkus
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2-10)
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Mass (Alternate Take)
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2-2)
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Jeremy Bender
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2-3)
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Bitches Crystal
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2-4)
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The Only Way (Hymn)
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2-5)
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Infinite Space (Conclusion)
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2-6)
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A Time And A Place
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2-7)
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Are You Ready Eddy?
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2-8)
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Oh, My Father
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2-9)
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Unknown Ballad
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Arranged By, Directed By - ELP
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Engineer - Eddy "Are You Ready" Offord
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Mixed By - Steven Wilson (2-1 to 2-10)
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Performer [Personnel], Organ [Hammond, St. Marks Church Organ], Piano, Celesta, Synthesizer [Moog] - Keith Emerson
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Lyrics By - Greg Lake
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Performer [Personnel], Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar - Greg Lake
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Producer - Greg Lake
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Performer [Personnel], Drums, Percussion [Assorted] - Carl Palmer
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Mastered By - Andy Pearce (2-1 to 2-10)
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Remastered By - Andy Pearce (1-1 to 1-7)
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Liner Notes [London, England 2016] - Chris Welch
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Coordinator [Release Coordination For BMG] - Steve Hammonds
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Artwork [2016 Re-issue] - Hugh Gilmour
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Management [ELP Management] - Stewart Young
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Coordinator [Release Coordination For BMG] - Jon Wilson (3)
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Remastered By - Matt Wortham (1-1 to 1-7)
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Cover, Painting - William Neal (2)
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Photography By [Photos Courtesy Of] - ELP Archives
