80s King Crimson

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   Imo, King Crimson’s “new wave” stuff from the 80s sounds quite dated 
now. To these ears, KC' Sinfield-era is that period from which their 
music is really beautiful, surreal, many-headed prog-rock puzzle that is
 still uncanny and timeless. 

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Little_Julian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Or Svetonio Joined: April 29 2021 Location: Kingdom of S Status: Offline Points: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote Little_Julian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2021 at 22:56
	Imo, King Crimson’s “new wave” stuff from the 80s sounds quite dated now. To these ears, KC' Sinfield-era is that period from which their music is really beautiful, surreal, many-headed prog-rock puzzle that is still uncanny and timeless.

Heart of the Matter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 01 2020 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 3122	Post Options Post Reply Quote Heart of the Matter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2021 at 21:07
	I think these albums sooner or later drag you to their own world, specially the first two. Matte Kudasai is the first song in the batch that started to feel like a classic to me.

Progosopher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 12 2009 Location: Coolwood Status: Offline Points: 6467	Post Options Post Reply Quote Progosopher Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2021 at 20:16
	Three great albums. I have always considered Discipline the best, but two of my favorite KC songs are on Beat - Neil and Jack and Me, and Sartori in Tangier. 3oaPP has Sleepless, of course.
	The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty"

omphaloskepsis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 19 2011 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 6349	Post Options Post Reply Quote omphaloskepsis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2021 at 19:33
	Sometimes, I have difficulty with Belew's vocals. That said, I like all three. Discipline is my favorite followed by Three of a Perfect Pair, then Beat. Edited by omphaloskepsis - April 30 2021 at 11:47

Grumpyprogfan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 09 2019 Location: Kansas City Status: Offline Points: 11648	Post Options Post Reply Quote Grumpyprogfan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2021 at 19:25
	Belew brought new life and ideas to the table. "Discipline" is a classic.

AFlowerKingCrimson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 02 2016 Location: Philly burbs Status: Offline Points: 18320	Post Options Post Reply Quote AFlowerKingCrimson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2021 at 19:07
	I haven't heard those albums in a long time. I'll need to revisit again. I think 3OAPP is very underrated. I hated it for the longest time before it finally clicked with me.

JD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 07 2009 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 18446	Post Options Post Reply Quote JD Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2021 at 18:57
	Excellent albums for an 80's prog release period. I don't really have a favourite as I view them as a collective work of sorts.
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PJMarten Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: April 08 2021 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote PJMarten Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2021 at 18:23
	I love the King Crimson catalogue, however, it took me a while to get to their 80's albums (Discipline, Beat, Three of a Perfect Pair). They failed to impress me initially and I worked my way around this decade. Recently though, I gave these albums a more thorough listen and have gained a new appreciation for them. They are truly unique (just like all of King Crimson's albums really) and fun to listen to. Some of my favorite songs are Frame by Frame, Absent Lovers, and Dig Me. What are your thoughts on these albums and what are your favorite songs?