Tarkus is the second studio album by the English symphonic-rock trio Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released on June 4, 1971, on Island (UK) and Cotillion (US). Tarkus presents their first long-form suite, comprised of seven linked sections that span side one. On side two, they offer six shorter pieces with separate moods and forms. Keith […]
Trilogy is the third studio album by English symphonic-rock trio Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released on June 23, 1972, on Island and Atlantic. Trilogy tightens their studio language through denser overdubs and cleaner sectional joints. Side one begins with “The Endless Enigma,” a three-part epic followed by the atmospheric Lake ballad “From the Beginning,” an […]
Tales from Topographic Oceans is the sixth studio album by English symphonic-rock band Yes, released in October 1973 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A. “The Revealing Science of God – Dance of the Dawn” (20:27) B. “The Remembering – High the Memory” (20:38) C. “The Ancient – Giants Under the Sun” (18:34) D. “Ritual – Nous sommes […]
Relayer is the seventh studio album by English symphonic-rock band Yes, released in 1974 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A. “The Gates of Delirium” (21:55) B1. “Sound Chaser” (9:25) B2. “To Be Over” (9:08) Credits: Jon Anderson — lead vocals Steve Howe — acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals Chris Squire — bass guitar, vocals Patrick Moraz — […]
The Yes Album is the third album by English symphonic-rock band Yes, released in February 1971 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Yours Is No Disgrace” (9:36) A2. “The Clap” (3:07) A3. “Starship Trooper” (9:23) –a. “Life Seeker” –b. “Disillusion” –c. “Würm” B1. “I’ve Seen All Good People” (6:47) –a. “Your Move” –b. “All Good People” B2. […]
Fragile is the fourth album by English symphonic-rock band Yes, released in November 1971 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Roundabout” (8:35) A2. “Cans and Brahms (Extracts from Brahms’ 4th Symphony in E Minor Third Movement)” (1:42) A3. “We Have Heaven” (1:39) A4. “South Side of the Sky” (7:56) B1. “Five Per Cent for Nothing” (0:37) B2. […]
Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express is the debut album by the namesake English jazz-rock/soul combo, engineered by Eddie Offord and released in 1971 on RCA Victor. Tracklist: A1. “Dragon Song” (4:28) A2. “Total Eclipse” (11:38) A3. “The Light” (4:24) B1. “On the Road” (5:28) B2. “The Sword” (6:36) B3. “Oblivion Express” (7:18) Credits: Bass Guitar, Backing […]
Close to the Edge is the fifth album by English symphonic-rock band Yes, released in 1972 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A. “Close to the Edge” (18:12) –i. “The Solid Time of Change” –ii. “Total Mass Retain” –iii. “I Get Up I Get Down” –iv. “Seasons of Man” B1. “And You and I” (10:40) –i. “Cord of […]
