"In The Court Of The Crimson King"
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Topic: "In The Court Of The Crimson King"
Posted By: Greg H.
Subject: "In The Court Of The Crimson King"
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 15:24
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This is probably my favorite 'late night' prog album. To many; this is the album that really started the progressive rock genre. And; it is in the top 5 of my favorite rock albums ever. Greg Lake really shines; as does Robert Fripp. Of course; this is the only full album he did with King Crimson. ELP formed up shortly following this album's release. To me; this is a very mystical album. When I listen to this, it carries me away - like back to the 13th century. It's dark; and yet, very musical. The lyrics can be understood, too. And; that is something, I always look forward to. So often; the music might be good on an album. But; trying to understand what is being sung is another story. Released in 1969; this is a timeless classic!
------------- - Greg |
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Posted By: ANDREW
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 15:31
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HI GREG AND WELCOME. I agree.This is the first progressive album and the first prog cover too! |
Posted By: ChadFromCanada
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 15:32
| I love the orchestration of the album. The "Wall of sound" as it's referred to. The album as a whole is amazing. You don't usually find an album where every song on it is a favourite. |
Posted By: BebieM
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 16:16
| Yup, still one of my top10 albums. Favorite song on it: Epitaph |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 16:19
Even Moonchild? |
ChadFromCanada wrote:Posted By: Ultaigh
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 16:21
| It's definetly a timeless, classic album in progressive rock. |
Posted By: Off Centre
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 16:42
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It is my all time favourite album!!! I love all of the music, the words, the playing and the production, including the rather odd drum sound. I only wish that the first KC line up had made a second album!!! The material found on In the Wake of Poseidon and McDonald and Giles blended together and worked on by the group would have created another near perfect classic I think! |
Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 21:09
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Brilliant album, still one of my favorites of all time! Favorite songs: 21st Century Schizoid Man, Epitaph, I talk To The Wind Rating:
------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: The Wizard
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 21:15
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Every prog fan must own this album. -------------  
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: November 27 2005 at 21:34
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It's too bad Moonchild is 3/5 useless (though 2/5 great) and there's a
ton more random silence in the title track. First side is fantastic,
though. |