Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Trilogy
© Atlantic
May 31 - June 6, 2026
Year of Release: 1972
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The Endless Enigma
(Part One)
Fugue
The Endless Enigma
(Part Two)
From The Beginning
The Sheriff
Hoedown
(Taken From Rodeo)
Trilogy
Living Sin
Abaddon's BOlero
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer returns this week, with their fifth album (and another, credited as Emerson, Lake & Powell) -
Trilogy, released in 1972. "From The Beginning" was the huge hit from the album, and one of ELP's most
recognized songs. Progressive Rock defines their music.
The opening track, "The Endless Enigma (Part One)" is a masterpiece in itself. It's intro could be easily used
as background music to mystery-type movie or radio play. Keith Emerson's keyboards shines on this one. A constant
reminder of another keyboardist, Rick Wakeman of Yes. (Surprisingly, both Emerson and Wakeman never recorded an album
together. It would been amazing.) Greg Lake's vocals and this song throughout is another reminder of "Karn Evil 9"
- "Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends, we're so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside."
"Fugue" is another great keyboard inspired track, classical in sound. Emerson once again, shows his talent, in
why he was another great Rock keyboardist. "The Endless Enigma (Part Two)" continues ELP's great Progressive Rock
sound. "From The Beginning" in next, as it is one of Rock's most greatest songs.
ELP's distinctive Progressive Rock sound returns on "The Sheriff" and "Hoedown (Take From Rodeo)" - two
great and powerful sounding tracks. Emerson's classical touch is on "Trilogy," with Lake's gentle vocals. It's
another great beautiful song. It adds this musical style to ELP's great Progressive Rock. That Progressive Rock sound
emerges towards the end of the song, again, showcasing ELP's great and powerful Progressive Rock sound. "Living Sin"
is quite mysterious. Even the vocals has it's own eerieness. It all blends well, another improved Progressive Rock sound.
Ending the album is another mystery, "Abaddon's Bolero." Another track for a movie soundtrack, or radio play, as
background music for scene(s).
Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Trilogy is a great album. a great Classic Rock album. A great Progressive Rock album.
All three members show their talents, with their instruments. Greg Lake's vocals is another great highlight. Emerson's
keyboards and Palmer's drummer are outstanding. Progressive Rock is best defined throughout the entire album. And,
"From The Beginning" is one of their signature tracks. ELP's Trilogy is a must-have in your collection.
For all Classic Rock fans and Progressive Rock fans, and even Classical. Both Emerson and Lake are gone now, but Palmer
still tours with video memories of his former bandmates in concert. ELP has yet to be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame.
Hopefully Carl Palmer will live to see that. His former bandmates Emerson and Lake (and Powell) will be watching from
above when that magic moment will happen... Soon.
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