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Pete was essential to early KC, not only for lyrics but also overall direction and concepts. He provided a light show for concerts and dabbled on synths on a couple albums including Lizards and the processed drum solo on Earthbound. He was definitely part of the band.
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Originally posted by Gordy Gordy wrote:

Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

For me, lyrics are the least important part of an album, that is, unless they are so corny, schmaltzy, or predictable that they ruin it.

Pete was involved in four KC albums - don't feel his input was essential.
Pete Sinfield was the one who first introduced King Crimson to surreal concepts. The band successfully dealt with fantastical, emotional, and occasionally storyline elements as a result of Sinflied's thoughts. No Sinfield, no early King Crimson's uncanny masterpiece(s). And that was the first stage of the rocket that launched them into orbit.

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Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

For me, lyrics are the least important part of an album, that is, unless they are so corny, schmaltzy, or predictable that they ruin it.

Pete was involved in four KC albums - don't feel his input was essential.
Pete Sinfield was the one who first introduced King Crimson to surreal concepts. The band successfully dealt with fantastical, emotional, and occasionally storyline elements as a result of Sinflied's thoughts. No Sinfield, no early King Crimson's uncanny masterpiece(s). And that was the first stage of the rocket that launched them into orbit.

Hey Svet we could use your help adding albums to your suggestions Z Machine and Legs on Wheels, which I just added
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

For me, lyrics are the least important part of an album, that is, unless they are so corny, schmaltzy, or predictable that they ruin it.

Pete was involved in four KC albums - don't feel his input was essential.
Pete Sinfield was the one who first introduced King Crimson to surreal concepts. The band successfully dealt with fantastical, emotional, and occasionally storyline elements as a result of Sinflied's thoughts. No Sinfield, no early King Crimson's uncanny masterpiece(s). And that was the first stage of the rocket that launched them into orbit.
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For me, lyrics are the least important part of an album, that is, unless they are so corny, schmaltzy, or predictable that they ruin it.

Pete was involved in four KC albums - don't feel his input was essential.
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In my opinion, Pete Sinfield's King Crimson was the best. Also, I think that if there wasn't the Sinfield era, there hardly would have been Fripp's experimental phase of King Crimson because there would be nothing to start with. Was Pete Sinfield essential for King Crimson? I believe he was. What do you think? Discuss.

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