Your favourite King Crimson album...
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Topic: Your favourite King Crimson album...
Posted By: Philéas
Subject: Your favourite King Crimson album...
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:02
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I don't think this poll has been done. Anyway, these are two of the least liked King Crimson albums, however they are my personal favourites. If you have to choose between these two, which one would you choose? |
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:13
''ISLANDS''  for me; always has considered it as a true CRIMSON classic
That's depressing for sure, but beautiful, very intimate record
''Wake of Poseidon'' is good too, anyway
presently listening to ''BUNDLES'' by Soft Machine
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Posted By: laplace
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:15
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i'm simply not voting. however had you included Beat I would have been forced to vote for something other than it. lol
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Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:17
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^Surely they aren't that bad? I voted for ItWoP today, but tomorrow I might have voted Islands. |
Posted By: laplace
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:25
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they aren't objectively bad, no. but I really can't give more than minimal credit to either record - the mars theme ruins poseidon for me, and as for islands, of all the moods and themes that King Crimson can achieve, the one I least want to hear is "relaxing" ;)
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Posted By: Uroboros
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:26
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Islands - sad and beautiful, disturbing at times and soothing at others, unique. ------------- Tous les chemins qui s’ouvrent à moi ne mènent à rien si tu n’es plus là |
Posted By: proglil49
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:29
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Too hard. I can't decide ------------- I want to be an astronaut |
Posted By: magnus
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:31
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I've hardly listened to Islands at all. And since ITWOP is somewhat of a personal KC-favorite of mine, so I'll give it my vote! ------------- The scattered jigsaw of my redemption laid out before my eyes Each piece as amorphous as the other - Each piece in its lack of shape a lie 
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Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:32
Alright. Well, taste varies. I happen to love the more relaxed athmosphere of Islands and the Mars theme on ItWoP.  |
laplace wrote:Posted By: TheLamb
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:38
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Very different albums... I felt Islands is more artistic in a way. It has a "free art" kind of feel, where as ITWoP has more of a "lets try to make another In The Court... because it was so successful and we are in love with it" feel to it.
I think both are positive directions, even though Im not sure either are true to the intentions of the band... I voted ITWoP because I love that album more than Islands... but Islands is great too...
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Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 10:44
| I am probably the only one who thinks ItWoP is a better version of ItCotCK... |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:09
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Yes, i do think you're the only one to prefer ITWOP, but that's good!
I am the only one who prefers ''BROADSWORD AND THE BEAST'' by the Tull
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Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:09
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ITWOP, no doubt.
Islands sucks, IMO. While it has it's good moments too, some parts of it are just awful. "Sad, depressing, beautiful" - well, it might be, but not nearly in the style I want it!
ITWOP is a very good album with several strong moments, though a few weaker moments too. ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:14
Really, what is so awful about Islands? I can't hear it... 
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Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:27
I just don't like it. Never did! I have a http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=14968 - review of it, btw. ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:39
The same for me; don't see anything AWFUL about ISLANDS; Awful is kind of a strong wrong for such an album
and i LOVE ''Prelude''
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Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:41
Interesting. It seems as though the laid-back-ness of it is what people don't like... I can see why some call it boring, but not awful. |
Posted By: Trickster F.
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:43
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Islands at least isn't "Itchycock part III". ------------- sig |
Posted By: vene777
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:49
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Both are excellent. But Islands is my fave KC album with ITCOTCK |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:55
Good to see that there are others who have Islands among their favourites! |
Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 12:02
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Poseidon, but only for having Catfood!
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Posted By: Axel Dyberg
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 12:09
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Islands. The title track is epic. Though Wake has a lot of memorable track, the title track and of course Pictures of A City... But mainly I'm discussing The Devil's Triangle. That song is haunting and awesome. Still, I just love Boz' vocals, so Islands does it for me  ------------- 
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Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 12:23
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Both patchy but underrated albums IMO - Islands gets my vote for side 1 of the vinyl original, Formentera Lady/Sailors Tale. ------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 13:11
| I voted for Poseidon because of the title track and Picturess of a City. Never could get into Islands......... |
Posted By: armapo
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 13:54
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"Islands" all the life. "In the wake" is just a good copy of the first KC album. I like the strange melodies of "Islands", and its experimental touch. This musical obscurity is very charming. ------------- Armando |
Posted By: Forgotten Son
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 14:52
| In the Wake of Poseidon, the only track I don't really like is The Devil's Triangle. |
Posted By: Fassbinder
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 16:14
| Islands -- at least (but not only) for its originality as opposed to In the Wake of Poseidon. |
Posted By: magnus
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 16:23
Actually, I'm not that far from having the same view. Though, right now, I find ITCOTCK and ITWOP just about equally great! ------------- The scattered jigsaw of my redemption laid out before my eyes Each piece as amorphous as the other - Each piece in its lack of shape a lie
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 16:33
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I voted for ITWOP. It's better than most people, including Fripp, think. It does have the same blueprint as ITCOTCK but the music's still new and original.
It's interesting how different people think about Islands. Well, my vote goes to ITWOP.
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Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 17:00
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All KC albums during the first period are patchy. They range from the patchy but somewhat brilliant (ITWOP, Lizard, Islands, Starless) to the patchy works of raging genius (ITCOTCK, Larks, Red). ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 18:30
Boz was my favourite KC singer. A shame he didn't do more albums with them. Great to see Islands winning this by the way, even though I voted for ItWoP. I have the impression that Islands is the more overlooked album, which is why it's good to see it has more votes. |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 20:10
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Hi Phileas
I remember in the beginning 70's in my native France, ISLANDS was considered a classic in par with ITCOTCK, superior to the 2 in between. Since then , i have learned to love LIZARD, but only starting in the 90's and would give it 5 stars now.
ISLANDS is such a great work and we didn't know yet that JOHN WETTON/BRUFORD era would bring the best.
 Just listening to USA now. It blows the competition deep away. Buries all VDGG and others i know.
STill lamenting on FRipp disbanding this version just before IAN MCDONALD was coming back. God only knows what we missed.
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Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 20:14
| Islands |
Posted By: heavyhery
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 21:27
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in the wake of poseidon for sure.For me the only true king crimnson albums are in the court of the crimson king and in the wake of posseidon.the others are fripps albums ------------- heavyhery |
Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: March 11 2007 at 21:54
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I didn't even needed to think twice! Island gets my vote. Easily my favorite King Crimson album from the 70's for the same reasons people hate it. ------------- 
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 00:18
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ITWOP ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Doobie
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 00:25
In the wake of Poseidon. its a close call... but i just have to say that Cadence and Cascade gives the balance off to this album.  ------------- La ignorancia es el arma más poderosa que tienen los poderosos para mantenernos oprimidos, Lee y Lucha!!! |
Posted By: BroSpence
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 00:50
| Islands was hyped up to be bad. At least by the people I'd talked to. I bought it and was amazed at how good it actually was. Wake of Poseidon is good too, but I feel Islands was a better achievement. |
Posted By: raindance2007
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 02:30
| Islands is the bands worst album, while Poseidon is the bands best album |
Posted By: pero
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 03:44
Good taste dude.
Islands and In a wake are beside Red and LTIA my favorite KC albums.
Islands is sligtly better then In a wake for me.
Lineup: Bozz, Wallace, Collins, Fripp with Tippet is exciting
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Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 04:26
"Islands" - a bible for AFTER CRYING and some Post-Rockers 
for me - LTIA/Red/Islands |
Posted By: Phil
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 06:31
| Poseidon. Not a huge fan of Islands, I have to say. |
Posted By: zbida
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 10:38
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Yes, Poseidon of course.
I've never considered Islands as great and characteristic for the group (I mean that's not the title which is an answer for the password King Crimson).
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Posted By: Vasil Jalabadze
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 11:35
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Islands is my favorite !!!
For me the best KC album!
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Posted By: Thandrus
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 19:59
Sorry Vasil, it was tempting to make an equalizer for Islands but I prefer "poseidon" just for a very very little bit. Both get five stars from me though.
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Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 20:52
It is for me. It actually helped me appreciate post-rock.-------------
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Posted By: Nash
Date Posted: March 12 2007 at 20:57
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I like both albums, but I prefer "In the wake of the poseidon" ------------- http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/sydbarrettg.jpg/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: sircosick
Date Posted: March 24 2007 at 00:39
| Both are terrific, but I simply love Island, I started with it before ITCOTCK !! |
Posted By: Badabec
Date Posted: March 24 2007 at 05:46
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In The Wake Of Poseidon.
------------- Mesmo a tristeza da gente era mais bela E além disso se via da janela Um cantinho de céu e o Redentor - Antônio Carlos Jobim, Toquinho & Vinícius de Moraes - Carta ao Tom 74 |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: March 24 2007 at 06:32
| Very equal score now. Interesting. |
Posted By: Kill Fede
Date Posted: March 29 2007 at 16:18
| In the Wake of Poseidon |
Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: March 29 2007 at 16:23
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Easy, Islands is my least favorite KC.
And I am of those who think that In The Wake is actually better than In The Court... ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: stechell
Date Posted: March 29 2007 at 16:33
 Funny, I love both, but I ITWOP has Catfood, then Islands my choice! |
Posted By: Komodo dragon
Date Posted: March 29 2007 at 16:48
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can't help it ! I LOVE ...... HaPPy WiTh WhAt YoU HaVe To be HaPPy WiTh !!!!!!!! But i'll cast my vote for Poseidon !!!!! |
Posted By: Dee Dee Ramone
Date Posted: March 29 2007 at 17:16
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I confess I haven't got a copy of "Poseidon", but it's only 'cos I don't really miss it! I will eventually get it though.
"Islands" is really good, but would have been great had Lake done the vocals. It comes after "LTIA" and "Red" for me.
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Posted By: victor77
Date Posted: April 09 2007 at 19:24
| Best KC album for me is THRACKATTACK.. I never heard a music like that in my life |
Posted By: Electrick Gypsy
Date Posted: April 09 2007 at 20:11
Right on! Cat Food rocks! I happen to like In the Wake better than In the Court so it gets my vote. The Islands line-up amazing live though |