RED

'Red' is the quintissential album of the early incarnations of the band. I have small issues with nearly all albums from their early catalog, even the highly-regarded ITCOTCK. 'Red' is the one album with which I can find nothing to complain about, despite repeated attempts on my part to find something wrong with it.

On 'Red' we hear a band that has reached their peak in terms of power and compatibility - ironic that Fripp decided to end the band at this point, placing on a 10-year hiatus. Although I am also a big fan of the 80s lineup of Crim, they never recaptured the raw power they attained on 'Red'.

Whether you like King Crimson or not, this album is an absolute must-have. The profound influence of this record for years to come is substantial.