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Black Moon
Rock · 1992 · 10 tracks

Black Moon

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

A polished, 1990s reimagining of symphonic rock. Darker and more concise than their 70s epics, featuring weathered vocals and heavy, digital synth textures.

June 27, 1992 · BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

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Black Moon represents a fascinating temporal bridge, capturing the moment a 1970s titan attempted to navigate the slick, digital landscape of the early 1990s. The sound is undeniably heavy, but it swaps the frantic, polyrhythmic chaos of their youth for a more deliberate, industrial-tinged weight. It feels like a nocturnal record, suited for the cold glow of a city skyline rather than the pastoral or mythological settings of their earlier work. The synthesizers have a sharp, metallic edge that reflects the production trends of the era, yet Keith Emerson’s technical DNA remains visible in every flourish.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Black Moon
6:59
02
Paper Blood
4:29
03
Affairs of the Heart
3:47
04
Romeo and Juliet
3:43
05
Farewell to Arms
5:11
06
Changing States
6:02
07
Burning Bridges
4:46
08
Close to Home
4:29
09
Better Days
5:36
10
Footprints in the Snow
3:52
Moments Worth Listening For
The heavy, mechanical stomp of the title track's opening riff, marking a departure from their usual frantic speed.
The transition into the delicate, piano-led Footprints in the Snow which showcases Lake's more vulnerable, aged vocal range.
The explosive, classically-inspired synth solo in Changing States that briefly recaptures the 1970s virtuosity.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Black Moon sound next to the rest of Emerson, Lake & Palmer's catalogue?

Brooding+2.8σ

Brooding saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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