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LIZARDKing CrimsonEclectic Prog4.12 | 1934 ratings |
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![]() The music is pretty symphonic even though there are traces of jazz and classical and avant garde music in the compositions. The closing epic is very symphonic and features a guest appearence by Jon Anderson of Yes on the first movement of that song called Prince Rupert awakes. Lots of mellotron is used throughout the album and of course Robert Frippīs guitar is omnipresent. Gordon Haskell has a very similar voice to that of Greg Lake so no big changes in that department. Personally I never felt King Crimson had a really good vocalist ever, but that is just my opinion. Gordon Haskell is no exception, he has a pretty trivial and unremarkable voice IMO. The production is excellent. Absolutely one of the best productions from that time. Itīs produced by Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield and that is even more remarkable. A real joy to listen to. This is a landmark album in the history of prog rock just like King Crimsonīs debut album, but as I have a hard time fully appreciating Gordon Haskellīs voice I can only rate this album 4 stars. It is really excellent though and if you like Gordonīs voice Iīm sure youīll like this better than me. Highly recommendable.
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