"At 24-bit resolution Tarkus's orchestral sweep and mechanical fury finally breathe with newfound depth and clarity."

When Emerson, Lake & Palmer released Tarkus in 1971, they weren’t just following up their acclaimed debut—they were detonating a new frontier. Dismissing conventional verse-chorus structures altogether, the album’s legendary 20-minute title suite remains one of progressive rock’s most audacious statements. In 2016, this monolithic work received the high-definition treatment it has always deserved, restored from original master tapes and presented in pristine 24-bit FLAC.

digital download, it provides superior depth and clarity compared to standard CD quality, specifically aimed at audiophiles : Handled by Andy Pearce

For the casual listener streaming on Spotify (320kbps OGG), Tarkus is a fascinating relic of prog excess. For the dedicated collector and audiophile, the 2016 24-bit FLAC remaster is a revelation.