TRILOGY

Emerson Lake & Palmer

Symphonic Prog

4.15 | 1878 ratings

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This is an album which enjoys a great production and if it wasn't for the fact that EL&P's usual stupid habit of including a silly song (in this case 'The Sheriff'), Trilogy would be perfect.

Emerson's keyboard work is outstanding and is Palmer's drumming throughout.

'The Endless Enigma' and 'Trilogy' absolutely epitomise the term 'progressive rock' and Lake's mellow acoustic 'From the Beginning' is a delight to listen to, although slightly spoilt by Emerson's keyboard solo towards the finale (in my opinion).

'Living Sin' enjoys some excellent syncopated drumming from Palmer which more than makes up for Lake's silly lyrics.

Another brilliant track is the band's rendition of the old Aaron Copeland far west pioneers' dance/stomp 'Hoedown' which features, apart from the ever-brilliant keyboard work, some tight drumming.

The conclusive 'Abaddon's Bolero' starts in a very unassuming manner, building into a crescendo that features some unorthodox but effective soloing by Emerson.

In my opinion Trilogy is superior to 'Brain Sald Surgery' and should be considered a classic of its genre.

Minkia | 4/5 | 2006-5-25

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