Trilogy
Emerson, Lake & Palmer · 1972
42 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A dynamic blend of symphonic rock and intricate melodies that push the boundaries of progressive music.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in July 1972, 'Trilogy' is Emerson, Lake & Palmer's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and the commercially successful 'Tarkus'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of progressive rock, incorporating classical influences with rock instrumentation.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock
Trilogy is an album by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released in 1972. A dynamic blend of symphonic rock and intricate melodies that push the boundaries of progressive music. 'Trilogy' reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 26 on the US Billboard 200, showcasing ELP's appeal across the Atlantic. The album is notable for its ambitious blend of genres and has influenced countless progressive and art rock bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Trilogy sound like?
A dynamic blend of symphonic rock and intricate melodies that push the boundaries of progressive music. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Trilogy by Emerson, Lake & Palmer notable?
'Trilogy' reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 26 on the US Billboard 200, showcasing ELP's appeal across the Atlantic. The album is notable for its ambitious blend of genres and has influenced countless progressive and art rock bands that followed. Released in July 1972, 'Trilogy' is Emerson, Lake & Palmer's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and the commercially successful 'Tarkus'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of progressive rock, incorporating classical influences with rock instrumentation.
Who is Trilogy for?
Trilogy works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Trilogy?
Trilogy has 9 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Endless Enigma (Part I) 6:41
- 2 The Fugue 1:57
- 3 The Endless Enigma (Part II) 2:03
- 4 From the Beginning Standout 4:16
- 5 The Sheriff 3:22
- 6 Hoedown (Taken From Rodeo) Standout 3:47
- 7 Trilogy Standout 8:55
- 8 Living Sin 3:14
- 9 Abaddon’s Bolero 8:08
Release Date
July 6, 1972
Artist Origin
England
Runtime
42 min 23 sec
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