LIZARD

I bought this album back when I was in 8th grade and I tell you, I could take this record to school and listen to it on my free periods. People could stare at me and I wouldnt notice cause I'd get so carried away by the music...People at school also considered me a weirdo for listening to this stuff when everybody else was listening to Green Day's "Nimrod" , Puff Daddy and Metallica's "Reload". I liked this album ever since I listened to it for the first time. Its just so darn progressive.. dark melodies, loud mellotron, odd time signatures and odd arrangements that may sound dissonant, I love all that stuff!!!! That's why I give it the five stars, cause I think that this album states just what progressive rock is all about. Cirkus is just an amazing track and the lyrics are also magical thanks to Mr. Sinfield's wacky King Frederick's analogies (that's where the name King Crimson comes from, if you didnt know or dont believe me go to this site: http://www.songsouponsea.com/Promenade/ChapterOneA.html). The other songs are good: Happy Family, Indoor Games and Lady of the Dancing Water. Lizard its just one of those songs that you can't describe it being it so perfect, you just have to listen to it yourself. As I said before, the dark environment is present throughout the whole album and also the dissonant arrangements and odd time signatures. An excelent work of music, Thanks to Mr. Fripp. If you dont have yet, buy it!