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Poll Question: What is the definitive masterpiece of King Crimson out of these three?
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I voted for ITCOTCK because out of the 3 proposed to vote, it was THE breakthrough and it is also the one with only one filler (Moonchild). The choice was difficult however since I consider Red not as their best album but Starless as their best number.

Oh! By the way...I also consider Red as the last KC album. All the rest is Robert Fripp solo projects released under a more selling commercial name.



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Although I'm only familiar with a few of their albums, I'd have to say Red.
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Red, of course. It defines the true essence of King Crimson
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Since the choices were so limited, I had to go with the most kick ass line up of the three, because that reflects the direction they seem to have mostly taken.  Personally, I would like to put in a plug for Discipline.  One night in 198? I was driving along after working a swing shift in Phoenix when I turn the dial and lo and behold the dj in prog-dry Phoenix introduced the latest album by King Crimson.  After nearly driving off the road, because I could hardly contain my excitement, I sat there and listened to the entire album.  God bless you mr. dj wherever you are.  That album totally kicked my ass.  It rocked, it funked, it serenely grooved.  I still love it.
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Originally posted by Damen Damen wrote:

In The Court of the Crimson King started everything, even though Larks' was more proggish, ITCOTCK will always hold a place in my heart.

ahh...thats so romantic...same thing here!
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red........................................
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I can't vote because I haven't heard Larks yet!!!!!!!!!  I'm saving up my money.  But Red is better than ITCOTCK for sure.
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Originally posted by BaldJean BaldJean wrote:

None of the above; "Lizard" is the best.

And Starless and Bible BLack for me
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Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

No one for Larks'?

I'll be the first then...


I'll be the second.
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In The Court Of The Crimson King turned them into prog legends.
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ISLANDS, ISLANDS, ISLANDS, ISLANDS, ISLANDS
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In my opinion, not a single King Crimson is a masterpiece, but ITCOTCK is definitely the best King Crimson album.
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'RED' was the only very good album. King Crimson never released any masterpieces IMHO!
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ITCOTCK or Red

both are wonderful
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ITCOTCK for me
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Red is a stunning record.  To me it epitomises KC best.  The changing styles on the record, from full-on prog rock to the jazzier elements.  an immense record.  And it features Bruford!
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None of the above; "Lizard" is the best.


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I would say ITCOTCK...though they are all fantastic.
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