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The 2016 remaster of Tarkus is widely considered by audiophiles and prog-rock enthusiasts to be the definitive digital version of the album. Unlike the "Loudness War" mastering techniques used on some earlier CD reissues (which compressed the dynamic range), this 24-bit release restores the album's dynamic punch while significantly lowering the noise floor. It offers a clear, spacious, and powerful presentation of one of progressive rock's most aggressive debut suites. Emerson- Lake Palmer - Tarkus -2016- -FLAC 24...
In 1971, ELP was under immense pressure to follow up their successful debut. Keith Emerson, fueled by a desire to push the Hammond C3 and Moog synthesizer to their absolute limits, conceived the "Tarkus" suite. In short: The 2016 remaster of Tarkus is