RED

If I had to choose one adjective to describe this album, that adjective would be 'thick'. 'Red' is the thickest King Crimson record to date ('The Power to Believe' comes close at times) and doubtless one of the thickest, heaviest albums ever recorded by any band. Combined with Wetton's melodic vocals, Fripp's increadible sustained guitar, and the occasional string or horn accompaniament, the thickness achieves a certain unique beauty. Jazz elements can also be heard, especially on 'Providence' and 'Starless', and keep the pieces from being overwhelmed by their own weight. Every track on this King Crimson masterpiece is fantastic: thick, heavy, melodic, jazzy, beautiful.