LIZARD

Lizard holds a special place in my heart. Indeed, King Crimson's Jazz influence here on the titletrack is apparent, yet there are many different musical themes to be explored, particularly on the opener Cirkus which is really an eventful piece. While the titletrack is arguably the masterpiece here (or well, it's both loved and hated) for it's arrangement, structure, and beauty, I have just as much appreciation for the simpler, shorter Lady of the Dancing Water.

Indoor Games and Happy Family are nice tracks as well, but they don't do that much for me. This album is really a mixed up one actually, people have very different opinions about it. For me, it's one of the highest points of King Crimson.