Emerson Lake & Palmer - Works Volume 2 (2014) Victor Entertainment Japan VICP-78029 FLAC Beolab1700
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Emerson Lake & Palmer - 1977 Works Volume 2 (7" Mini LP PT-SHM K2HD Victor Japan 2014)
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Artist...............: Emerson Lake & Palmer
Album................: 1977 Works Volume 2 (7" Mini LP PT-SHM K2HD Victor Japan 2014)
Genre................: Rock
Source...............: CD
Year.................: 2014
Ripper...............: EAC (Secure mode) / LAME 3.92 & Asus CD-S520
Codec................: Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC)
Version..............: reference libFLAC 1.2.1 20070917
Quality..............: Lossless, (avg. compression: 65 %)
Channels.............: Stereo / 44100 HZ / 16 Bit
Tags.................: VorbisComment
Information..........: CD IMAGE - LOG - CUE - SCANS
Posted by............: Beolab1700 on 20/04/2015
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Tracklisting
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01. Tiger In A Spotlight 04:35
02. When The Apple Blossoms Bloom In The Windmills Of Your Mind I'll Be Your Valentine 03:58
03. Bullfrog 03:51
04. Brain Salad Surgery 03:09
05. Barrelhouse Shake-Down 03:53
06. Watching Over You 03:57
07. So Far To Fall 04:57
08. Maple Leaf Rag 02:02
09. I Believe In Father Christmas 03:20
10. Close But Not Touching 03:23
11. Honky Tonk Train Blues 03:12
12. Show Me The Way To Go Home 03:35
Bonus Tracks:
13. Bo Diddley 05:06
14. Humbug 02:31
15. The Pancha Suite 02:57
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After the rather dull Works, Vol. 1, the highly underrated Works, Vol. 2 is a godsend. Works, Vol. 1 took their pompous, bombastic, keyboard-driven prog rock epics to the limit; had it been stripped of its excesses and coupled with the strongest cuts from Works, Vol. 2, the band may have had an enormous success with critics and fans alike. Volume 2's brief, eclectic compositions cover an array of musical styles, combining stimulating originals and handsomely orchestrated renditions of "Maple Leaf Rag," "Honky Tonk Train Blues," and "Show Me the Way to Go Home." Lake peppers the tunes with guitar and bass flourishes, resulting in some of his most challenging instrumental work, and both he and Palmer deliver incredibly strong performances. Meanwhile,Peter Sinfield contributes some of his most mature and accomplished lyrics. Emerson's work is solid and creative, but sounds a bit dated, which is part of why the band couldn't endure. Unlike some ELP albums, Volume 2's brief pieces sustain interest; there really isn't a weak tune in the set. The five instrumentals are highlighted by two short prog rock tunes, including the jazzy "Bullfrog," which features Lake's brief jazz bass solo and Palmer's fluid, versatile drumming. "Barrelhouse Shake-down" and "Maple Leaf Rag" showcase Emerson's superb ragtime and barrelhouse piano playing, and Palmer's jazz fusion/marching band piece, "Close But Not Touching," features horns and Lake's psychedelic electric guitar lines. The vocal pieces are equally interesting. "Brain Salad Surgery" is progressive jazz-rock that bears some resemblance to King Crimson's "Cat Food," unsurprising since each features Lake singing Sinfield's lyrics. And, of course, there is the hit "I Believe in Father Christmas," a beautiful Lake/Sinfield composition that highlights Lake's strong voice and vibrant acoustic guitar.
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