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IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING

King Crimson

 

Eclectic Prog

4.64 | 4732 ratings

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4 stars I think that this is one of King Crimsons best Albums, and therefor one of the best Albums in this Genre. If you like this, then I would recommend "LIZARD". I think that any prog listener would like this.

The first song, "21st century schitzoid man", was, I believe, the most popular song on this album. It doesn't have verry much singing and has alot of improvised (I think by the sound of them) instrumentals. It has a Jazz sound during the instrumental parts. It is probably the fastest tempo song on this CD.

"I talk to the wind" is a very beautifull song. My favorite parts of this song are the lyrics, vocals, and the guitar.

"Epitaph" is more bombastic, but still very beautifull. It has a darker sound.

"Moonchild" is another slower song. There is a long instrumental part for the last 10 or so minutes. I think that that part (The Dream and the Illusion) is the weakest part of the Album. It's all broken up and sounds whimsical and it's boring.

The Court of the Crimson King is, in my opinion, the best song on this album and also one of my favorite songs. The lyrics are great, and the vocals are also very good. I think that this song has the best drumming on the album. I also think that the mellotrons are the best on this song, and there is some really cool guitar.

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