The Endless Enigma (Part One) (track)
by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Year: 1972
From the album Trilogy (track #1)
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The Endless Enigma (Part One) appears on the following album(s) by Emerson, Lake & Palmer:
- Trilogy (track #1) (this album) (1972)
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Interesting piece performed in very ELP fashion: never stays in the same place very long, lots of big instrumental flourishes, many moments for Emerson's piano to shine, and draws on heavy classical influence. Definitely not an easy listen with how it jumps around so much, and I don't think Lake's vocal performance is delivered as strongly as it could or should be, but still, it's a quality representation of what ELP is generally known for.
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