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.
13 TRACKS:
1a)
Eruption
1b)
Stones Of Years
1c)
Iconoclast
1d)
Mass
1e)
Manticore
1f)
Battlefield
1g)
Aquatarkus
2)
Jeremy Bender
3)
Bitches Crystal
4)
The Only Way (Hymn)
5)
Infinite Space (Conclusion)
6)
A Time And A Place
7)
Are You Ready Eddy?
Arranged By, Directed By - Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Engineer - Eddy "Are You Ready" Offord
Organ [Hammond], Organ [St. Marks Church], Piano, Celesta [Celeste], Synthesizer [Moog] - Keith Emerson
Producer - Greg Lake
Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics By - Greg Lake