RED

"Red" is not only essential listening for Prog fans, it's a blueprint for quality Rock music. From the storming title track opener to the unsurpassed beauty of 'Starless', each note played reminds the listener what exciting music is all about. True, the sound might not be up with today's digital standards, and yes, 'Provindence' would probably make more sense on a session/live set, but the sheer velocity of the playing, the professionalism of musicianship and the intricate compositions reward every repeated listening. "Red" is the logical zenith of 70s King Crimson, if not of 70s Progressive Music on the whole. No one can overrate any album that contains a true masterpiece like 'Starless', with its dreamlike melodic introduction, a minimalist, yet powerful centre piece and a grande finale Beethoven would be jealous of. And you'd even be forgiven if you get this album for this track only, but own it you must!