In the Wake of Poseidon: Underrated? - Progressive Rock Music Forum

KC's sophomore effort. I feel that the album forms a couplet with ItCotCK and has merit. Many feel it's just a weak follow up from a disintegrating rock group. What's your opinion on In The Wake of Poseidon?

Edited by SteveG - June 17 2017 at 11:22

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I'm part of the minority that prefers it to the debut, so I'd consider it underrated. It unfairly draws a lot of flack for "copying" the debut, but given the line-up crisis around the time it was recorded, I'm impressed that it turned out as well as it did, and it does cover an awful lot of new ground (i.e. Cat Food, Devil's Triangle). As per side one, as I stated in my review of it:

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Rather than copy their predecessors, however, these tracks actually improve upon them and perfect them, the chaotic moments more brutal and discordant, the gentle moments softer and sweeter.

While I've largely grown tired of the dreariness of the first side of Court, I still get an overwhelming feeling of bliss every time I hear Cadence and Cascade, and find myself marvelling at the majesty of the title track. I think that the extra Fripp acoustic work and Keith Tippett's piano touches are part of what helps this album exude its own special atmosphere; the debut lacks these extra sonic touches and actually strikes me as a little flat and one-dimensional when revisiting it.

As far as Schizoid Man vs Pictures of A City, the former is probably the more "serious" and "powerful" of the two, but Pictures of A City is just one big load of frantic, rip-roarin' fun. Cool

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SteveG wrote:

KC's sophomore effort. I feel that the album forms a couplet with ItCotCK and has merit. Many feel it's just a weak follow up from a disintegrating rock group. What's your opinion on In The Wake of Poseidon?

The latter. The only track I like unreservedly is Pictures of a City

I think so. I'm not sure if it's as good as the debut but I think it comes pretty close over all. I think the formula is pretty much the same for side one and that knocks it down a bit but I like the devil's triangle better than moonchild.

A much better follow up to the over rated debut. Their best album also

Edited by dr prog - June 17 2017 at 20:49

All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

Poseidon is a lot fresher sounding. The debut is just too raw and 60s. Cadence, Cat food, Poseidon and Pictures are classic

All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

Love it. Four stars.

No duff tracks IMO.

Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!

I don't know if underrated or not. I don;t think it's nearly as good as the debut, but I do think that the combination of "Cadence and Cascade" with the title cut is slightly better than the "I Talk to the Wind"/"Epitaph" combo.

Dunno why people think the debut is so good. 2 or 3 songs just sound very outdated and nothing special to me.

All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

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