IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING

There , is no doubt that this recording is a classic,the simple reason being there was nothing like at that time,that had ever been recorded like this.The main problem with this album is its recording ,it sounds so incrediably dated ,i feel that the mellotron always has this effect on a lot of rock albums.You have to remember also that when this album was released in 1969 recording technique's had improved hugely but it really doesnt show through hear.This recording is more important for what it achieved ,in the fact it is the premier ,progressive rock recording a flawed classic but no way a masterpiece, (beyond a masterpiece is like saying its on a level of, Wagner or Beethoven,absolutely ridiculous). King Crimsons latter work ,Lizards ,Islands ,i find far more refreshing and interesting,even though they are way more less complex works.King Crimsons real masterpiece came latter.