{"product_id":"emerson-lake-palmer-tarkus-copy","title":"Emerson, Lake \u0026 Palmer – Tarkus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"15\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eYear\/Genre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971 Progressive Rock\u003cbr data-end=\"40\" data-start=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"53\" data-start=\"40\"\u003eMatrix #:\u003c\/strong\u003e SD 9900\u003cbr data-end=\"64\" data-start=\"61\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"78\" data-start=\"64\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+ Plays very clean. \u003cbr data-end=\"85\" data-start=\"82\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"101\" data-start=\"85\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formed in London, Emerson, Lake \u0026amp; Palmer emerged as one of the defining acts of British progressive rock. \u003cem data-end=\"216\" data-start=\"208\"\u003eTarkus\u003c\/em\u003e, their second album, is centered around a 20-minute title suite that blends classical influences, philosophical themes, and aggressive rock instrumentation. Keith Emerson’s virtuosic Hammond organ and Moog synthesizer work drive the suite, while Greg Lake’s vocals and Carl Palmer’s precise drumming elevate the trio’s complexity. Released during the peak of prog’s popularity, the album critiques war and mechanization through its surreal, armadillo-tank mascot—a visual symbol as bold as the music. A cornerstone of the early ’70s prog movement.\u003cbr data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"767\"\u003ePrice Suggestions based on Matrix #:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"807\"\u003eNM: $35–$45\u003cbr data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"821\"\u003eVG+: $22–$30\u003cbr data-end=\"839\" data-start=\"836\"\u003eVG: $16–$20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\/9\/25 sc \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Power Plant Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46756739678395,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/4204\/1658\/files\/R-10381464-1582939566-3274.jpg?v=1752105607","url":"https:\/\/powerplantrecords.com\/products\/emerson-lake-palmer-tarkus-copy","provider":"Power Plant Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}