THE POWER TO BELIEVE

My how KING CRIMSON have changed since their masterpiece "In The Court Of The Crimson King". No keyboards, organ, flute or mellotron, just three guys playing guitars, plus one drummer. Many were surprised to hear that KING CRIMSON were opening for TOOL, well if they heard this record they would realise that the two bands are quite compatible.

You only need to hear the song "Level Five" an absolutely crushing instrumental that's as ferocious as a level five hurricane to hear that KING CRIMSON can rock with the best of them. And another thing, the drumming of Pat Mastelotto completely blew me away, I had no idea he was this good. "Eyes Wide Open" changes gears to a smooth, breezy song with a good chorus. "Elektrik" is another amazing instrumental with throbbing bass and heavy drums with those awesome angular guitar melodies of Mr.Fripp.

"Facts Of Life" is another heavy, powerful tune, and i'm so impressed with the band interplay and the arrangements towards the end of the song. "The Power To Believe II" like the opener has processed vocals and also acoustic percussion. "Dangerous Curves" is an aggressive song that builds and builds, again amazing drumming. "Happy With What You Have To Be Happy With" is another good one, and i'm "happy with" the music on this one especially the Frippian guitar melodies. "The Power To Believe III" features again processed vocals and this time some experimental sampling, as well as odd time drumming and guitar. "The Power To Believe IV : Code" features the same vocals that opened the album. I'm so impressed with this release the way the guys play complex, intricate music so well together.

These guys are the best in my opinion, and this is a masterpiece. I believe !