RED

After the listening of a big part of this great, revolutionary and evolving band, I've noticed the big musical ability headed mainly by Robert Fripp's master mind, and even when they have low rated albums, it's a band that has survived through the years in spite of the changing and sometimes ungrateful that this can be. After having one of the most amazing debut albums in contemporary music, the difficulty of holding that kind of pressure sometimes can destroy a band; even though this British band releases their seventh effort, and they showed they were more than a first album group. "Red" starts and grows with the same majesty we got used after "Lizard". Unlike to "In the Court of The Crimson King" which has a little trip in the second part of "Moonchild" , this release looks stronger with a much more dark and depressive orientation, developing a harder Progressive Rock. The collaborations by the guest musicians are pretty relevant and enhance ever single track in this job.

"Red" is the opening track in this work and it does it pretty well, every arrangement and every change fit perfect and are performed in a notable form by each band member, the musical understanding that they've reached through time is amazing, and also the melodies are very clear and easily swallowed.

"Fallen Angel" follows the same mysterious line on the album, the tempo is slowed a little bit, but it doesn't break the dynamic showed. The narrative on the song contains the intensity and the touch of suspense it needs, perfectly performed by John Wetton. This is one of my favorite songs ever.

"One More Red Nightmare" can be the continuation of "Red" because it follows the same harmonic structure developed in fifths and returning to the same root note, only that John Wetton explodes his voice adding power to the song and the rhythmic fills made by Bill Bruford with his drum kit bring a special nuance to the track.

Following their tradition and being faithful to their roots, "Providence" is the second instrumental theme that opens the door for one of the most diverse sound experimentations, which has given King Crimson a special place in the Progressive scene.

"Starless" floods with melancholy every place, one of the best pieces made by this band that culminate in a tornado of musical adventures. There is nothing else to say except, this was the perfect finale for this record.

At the end of the day, it's impossible not listening to it over and over again, because it's so perfect and charming, this is my favorite King Crimson album as conceptual as musically. This is absolutely another masterpiece to enjoy.

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