“Brain Salad Surgery” is the fourth studio album by
English progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released on 19
November 1973 by their own record label, Manticore Records, and distributed by
Atlantic Records.
Following the tour in support of the last album, “Trilogy” (1972), the group acquired rehearsal facilities to work on new material, which would blend classical and rock themes. In order to control things, they launched their own record company, Manticore, in March 1973. The album was recorded from June to September at Olympic and Advision Studios, and mixed in October 1973 at AIR Studios in London. As were all the group's previous works, it was produced by Greg Lake. The album includes a cover designed by H. R. Giger.
Released to a mixed critical response, it has begun to receive more favourable reviews with time. “Brain Salad Surgery” continued the group's commercial success, reaching number 2 in the United Kingdom and number 11 in the United States, and eventually gaining Gold certifications in both countries. In its support, the trio embarked on their largest world tour to date, including a headlining spot at the California Jam festival.
The album has been remastered/remixed and reissued numerous times, including latest stereo and 5.1 surround sound remixes by Jakko Jakszyk.
Following the tour in support of the last album, “Trilogy” (1972), the group acquired rehearsal facilities to work on new material, which would blend classical and rock themes. In order to control things, they launched their own record company, Manticore, in March 1973. The album was recorded from June to September at Olympic and Advision Studios, and mixed in October 1973 at AIR Studios in London. As were all the group's previous works, it was produced by Greg Lake. The album includes a cover designed by H. R. Giger.
Released to a mixed critical response, it has begun to receive more favourable reviews with time. “Brain Salad Surgery” continued the group's commercial success, reaching number 2 in the United Kingdom and number 11 in the United States, and eventually gaining Gold certifications in both countries. In its support, the trio embarked on their largest world tour to date, including a headlining spot at the California Jam festival.
The album has been remastered/remixed and reissued numerous times, including latest stereo and 5.1 surround sound remixes by Jakko Jakszyk.
“Brain Salad Surgery” este al patrulea album de studio al
trupei engleze de rock progresiv Emerson, Lake & Palmer, lansat la 19
noiembrie 1973 de catre propria lor marca Manticore Records si distribuit de
catre Atlantic Records.
Dupa turneul de promovare al albumului anterior “Trilogy” (1972), grupul a achizitionat niste spatii pentru repetitii si pentru a lucra la noul material care a imbinat teme clasice si rock. Pentru a avea lucrurile sub control si-au lansat propria companie de inregistrari, Manticore, in martie 1973. Albumul a fost inregistrat din iunie pana in septembriela Olympic and Advision Studios si aranjat in octombrie 1973 la AIR Studios in Londra. Ca si celelalte lucrari anterioare ale grupului, albumul a fost produs de Greg Lake. Include o coperta realizata de H. R. Giger. La lansare a avut parte de un amestec al criticilor, in timp castigand critici favorabile insa. “Brain Salad Surgery” continua succesul comercial al trupei atingand locul 2 in Marea Britanie si numarul 11 in Statele Unite, ulterior primind certificate de aur in ambele tari. Pentru promovarea albumului trupa s-a imbarcat in cel mai mare turneu al lor de la acea data, incluzand si California Jam Festival.
Albumul a fost reimbunatatit/rearanjat si relansat de nenumarate ori, incluzand si ultima rearanjare stereo si 5.1 sunet surround a lui Jakko Jakszyk.
Dupa turneul de promovare al albumului anterior “Trilogy” (1972), grupul a achizitionat niste spatii pentru repetitii si pentru a lucra la noul material care a imbinat teme clasice si rock. Pentru a avea lucrurile sub control si-au lansat propria companie de inregistrari, Manticore, in martie 1973. Albumul a fost inregistrat din iunie pana in septembriela Olympic and Advision Studios si aranjat in octombrie 1973 la AIR Studios in Londra. Ca si celelalte lucrari anterioare ale grupului, albumul a fost produs de Greg Lake. Include o coperta realizata de H. R. Giger. La lansare a avut parte de un amestec al criticilor, in timp castigand critici favorabile insa. “Brain Salad Surgery” continua succesul comercial al trupei atingand locul 2 in Marea Britanie si numarul 11 in Statele Unite, ulterior primind certificate de aur in ambele tari. Pentru promovarea albumului trupa s-a imbarcat in cel mai mare turneu al lor de la acea data, incluzand si California Jam Festival.
Albumul a fost reimbunatatit/rearanjat si relansat de nenumarate ori, incluzand si ultima rearanjare stereo si 5.1 sunet surround a lui Jakko Jakszyk.
List of tracks
Side 1
1. "Jerusalem" William Blake Hubert
Parry (arranged by Keith Emerson,
Greg
Lake and Carl Palmer) 2:44
2. "Toccata"
(an adaptation of Ginastera's 1st piano concerto, 4th movement)
Alberto Ginastera (arranged by Emerson, percussion movement—Palmer)
Alberto Ginastera (arranged by Emerson, percussion movement—Palmer)
7:23
3. "Still...You
Turn Me On" Lake Lake 2:53
4. "Benny
the Bouncer" Lake, Pete
Sinfield Emerson 2:21
5. "Karn
Evil 9: 1st Impression—Part 1" Lake Emerson 8:43
Side 2
6. "Karn
Evil 9: 1st Impression—Part 2" Lake Emerson 4:47
7. "Karn
Evil 9: 2nd Impression" Emerson 7:07
8. "Karn
Evil 9: 3rd Impression" Lake,
Sinfield Emerson 9:03
Personnel
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Keith Emerson – organs, piano, harpsichord, accordion,
Moog synthesizers, Moog Polyphonic Ensemble (known as the Constellation,
comprising the Apollo polyphonic, the Lyra monophonic, and the Taurus bass
synthesizers), 'computer' voice (on "Karn Evil 9: 3rd Impression")
Greg Lake – vocals, bass guitar, guitars; production
Carl Palmer – drums, percussion, percussion synthesizers
Technical
Geoff Young – engineer (all tracks except "Karn Evil
9: 1st Impression")
Chris Kimsey – engineer ("Karn Evil 9: 1st
Impression")
Barry Diament – CD mastering[nb 3] (at Atlantic Studios,
New York)
Joseph M. Palmaccio – 1993 remastering[nb 9] (at PolyGram
Studios)
Bill Inglot and Dan Hersch – 1996 remastering[nb 13]
John Kellogg – 2000 5.1 remix production and mastering[nb
10] (at Magna Vision Studios, Santa Monica, California)
Paul Klingberg – 2000 5.1 remix engineering, mixing, and
mastering (at Magna Vision Studios, Santa Monica, California)
Mark Chalecki – 2007 remastering[nb 14] (at Capitol
Mastering, Hollywood)
Paschal Byrne – 2008 stereo remastering[nb 11] (at The
Audio Archiving Company, London)
Andy Pearce – 2011 remastering[nb 15], 2014
remastering[nb 1]
Matt Wortham – 2014 remastering
Jakko Jakszyk – 2014 stereo[nb 1] and 5.1 mixing[nb 2]
(at Silesia Sound, Hertfordshire)
H. R. Giger – cover painting
Fabio Nicoli Associates – design and art direction
Rosemary Adams – photography
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