The Nice - Thoughts Of Emerlist Davjack

Dive into the wild beginnings of progressive rock with The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack, the 1967 debut album from The Nice. A swirling fusion of psychedelic pop, classical flourishes, and proto-prog ambition, this record helped lay the groundwork for an entire genre.

Led by keyboard wizard Keith Emerson, the band serves up mind-bending tracks like “Rondo,” with its fiery Hammond organ solos, and the whimsical yet eerie title track, “The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack.” It’s adventurous, theatrical, and just the right amount of bizarre.

This reissue revives the original UK mono mix in all its raw, swirling glory—a true time capsule from the summer of psychedelia. Essential listening for prog fans, collectors, and anyone who likes their rock with a little chaos and a lot of character.