MoFi Emerson, Lake & Palmer Tarkus (180g 33RPM LP)Pushing the Creative Boundaries of Progressive Rock Released in 1971, Tarkus solidified Emerson, Lake & Palmers status as prog rock innovators. At once diverse, ambitious, and complex, the album connects influences as wide ranging as Dave Brubeck, Sergei Prokofiev, Frank Zappa, Alberto Ginastera, and J. S. Bach, all filtered through the trios distinctive vision. The sophomore effort reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, climbed into the U. S. Top 10,