Emerson, Lake & Palmer

It opens with The Barbarian which forms the perfect instrumental intro showcasing the synergy of this supergroup. While Emerson is the primary keyboardist and the spotlight's usually on him; I had only heard of Greg Lake when I first heard of this group/album ( from King Crimson ). The second track Take a Pebble has a few lyrics thrown in (but I think of them as an after thought) with the slow but pleasant middle section of the song.

The third track starts in a more upbeat manner and apparently is based on an older orchestral piece. The Three Fates starts in a contrasting manner; with heavier section middled by a slower one and the noodling goes on ( some might say a fully formed song doesn't emerge but no one can question the versatility of the instruments at play here ). The Tank is another instrumental showcasing some drum skills as well. The album ends with Lucky Man which has a Moog solo at the end.

All in all, a very competent introduction by one of rock's first supergroup. It might not have the same highs as of King Crimson's debut album or even Van Der Graff's Generator but even on multiple listens, it stands up as good as any.