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.
29 TRACKS:
1-1.i)
Eruption
1-1.ii)
Stones Of Years
1-1.iii)
Iconoclast
1-1.iv)
Mass
1-1.v)
Manticore
1-1.vi)
Battlefield
1-1.vii)
Aquatarkus
1-2)
Jeremy Bender
1-3)
Bitches Crystal
1-4)
The Only Way (Hymn)
1-5)
Infinite Space (Conclusion)
1-6)
A Time And A Place
1-7)
Are You Ready Eddy?
2-1.i)
Eruption
2-1.ii)
Stones Of Years
2-1.iii)
Iconoclast
2-1.iv)
Mass
2-1.v)
Manticore
2-1.vi)
Battlefield
2-1.vii)
Aquatarkus
2-10)
Mass (Alternate Take)
2-2)
Jeremy Bender
2-3)
Bitches Crystal
2-4)
The Only Way (Hymn)
2-5)
Infinite Space (Conclusion)
2-6)
A Time And A Place
2-7)
Are You Ready Eddy?
2-8)
Oh, My Father
2-9)
Unknown Ballad
Arranged By, Directed By - ELP
Engineer - Eddy "Are You Ready" Offord
Mixed By - Steven Wilson (2-1 to 2-10)
Performer [Personnel], Organ [Hammond, St. Marks Church Organ], Piano, Celesta, Synthesizer [Moog] - Keith Emerson
Lyrics By - Greg Lake
Performer [Personnel], Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar - Greg Lake
Producer - Greg Lake
Performer [Personnel], Drums, Percussion [Assorted] - Carl Palmer
Mastered By - Andy Pearce (2-1 to 2-10)
Remastered By - Andy Pearce (1-1 to 1-7)
Liner Notes [London, England 2016] - Chris Welch
Coordinator [Release Coordination For BMG] - Steve Hammonds
Artwork [2016 Re-issue] - Hugh Gilmour
Management [ELP Management] - Stewart Young
Coordinator [Release Coordination For BMG] - Jon Wilson (3)
Remastered By - Matt Wortham (1-1 to 1-7)
Cover, Painting - William Neal (2)
Photography By [Photos Courtesy Of] - ELP Archives
