Favourite King Crimson Album?
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Topic: Favourite King Crimson Album?
Posted By: Tommydouglas
Subject: Favourite King Crimson Album?
Date Posted: November 18 2007 at 23:31
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I know, it's probably been done a few times but I'm on a bit of a Crimson kick right now and I'm curious about your fav's. I know it's going to be Court of the Crimson King or Red or perhaps Larks' Tongues, but I thought I'd give it a whirl anyway. My fav is Lizard simply because of the songwriting and the lack of the sometimes overload of senseless noodling that can plague the John Wetton era albums. Some of it is totally unlistenable, but I love and respect Crimson nonetheless. I think people are wayyy to hard on the Belew era Crimson so it would be nice to see the "red blue and yellow" albums get a few numero uno votes. We shall see. Thanks for voting. ------------- "I'm not really spiritual, just religious." |
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: November 18 2007 at 23:35
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What the heck, since you asked nicely, today, Three of a Perfect Pair is my favorite. ------------- 
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Posted By: Tommydouglas
Date Posted: November 18 2007 at 23:37
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Yayyy! One numero uno vote for the Belew era albums--thank-you Rushfan. ------------- "I'm not really spiritual, just religious." |
Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: November 18 2007 at 23:39
| dont ask why... but I LOVE Starless And Bible Black |
Posted By: WalterDigsTunes
Date Posted: November 18 2007 at 23:40
| I own Red, Discipline and Thrak. The latter seems like the Red trying to be as intricate as Discipline, and it just sounds messy. I love Red, but "Providence" is a bit too aimless for my taste. As such, the new wave-inflected Discipline gets my vote. Great album, that is! |
Posted By: Sckxyss
Date Posted: November 18 2007 at 23:45
| Larks' Tongues, followed closely by Red and Lizard. |
Posted By: puma
Date Posted: November 18 2007 at 23:47
| Red, because the good tracks far outweigh Providence. Plus, Providence is cool anyway. |
Posted By: ProgBagel
Date Posted: November 18 2007 at 23:47
| In the Court followed by Larks, Red and Discipline. The order can change anytime...Discipline will never get the one spot though. |
Posted By: King Crimson776
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 01:58
Dood! Red. The most powerful album ever. 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 02:54
| In the court, Islands and Lizard, in that order. Then Red ( despite providence ) and Poseidon (first side only ). I don't give a dam about the rest. |
Posted By: fuxi
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 03:28
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LARKS TONGUES!
Closely followed by USA, THE GREAT DECEIVER and ABSENT LOVERS. |
Posted By: Harry Hood
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 03:48
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As far as studio albums are concerned, I consider Power to be their most solid, though I prefer their live stuff.
Absent Lovers usually comes out on top for me. ------------- 
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 03:54
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Larks Tongues is genius but i love PtB |
Posted By: Negru Voda
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 04:02
Lizard is where it's at.  Jazz and King Crimson go together like... uh... like something that just go well together. It's a shame they didn't continue on the same road for at least another album.
The cover is a real joy to look at too. It reminds me of the fairy tale books I used to read as a kid. ^^ |
Posted By: Topographic
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 04:39
Larks' Tongues here. One of my favorite albums period, perhaps only rivaled by Yes' Relayer. I haven't heard a Crimso album I didn't like, but Larks' gets it for me mainly because it's so consistent, David Cross is on it, and there's a certain angularity to it--LTIA Part II is just awesome. I find myself headbanging to it. I'd dare say it's among one of the most experimental albums Crimso ever did as well.In the Court is great, but there's the Moonchild factor--I don't mind Moonchild, but it's not my favorite. I actually really like Providence on Red, though. -Topographic ------------- Have you rearranged your liver to the solid mental grace today? |
Posted By: A B Negative
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 04:52
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Providence rocks! I pick Red (with Discipline a close second). ------------- "The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time." |
Posted By: paolo.beenees
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 05:28
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My real intention was to vote for "Red"... but then I saw "Island" without any vote and I couldn't help but tick it! I love that album, its heart-breaking title track, Fripp's guitars and - why not - Boz Burrel's voice (honestly I like it better than Lake's one, it sounds more ironic). ------------- 
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Posted By: sircosick
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 05:33
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Island. Criminally overlooked masterpiece.
------------- The best you can is good enough... |
Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 05:41
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Discipline, though I prefer the live albums. The Night**tch is a masterpiece. ------------- '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: Kapitan_Mrok
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 06:55
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Hard to tell... But Power to Belive, for the best artrock album in 21 first century... ------------- Terra Tegit Terram |
Posted By: Odyssey
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 07:22
In The Court Of The Crimson King.I wonder will this album win since Larks' and Red are pretty close though.
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Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 08:03
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The mellotron on "In The Court.." really draws me towards that one the most but... "Larks' Tongue In Aspic" , "Red" and "The Power To Believe" are all 5 star albums in my opinion. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 08:08
"Earth, stream and tree..." 
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Posted By: fuxi
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 09:57
The Night**tch???
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Syzygy wrote:Posted By: febus
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 10:23
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RED first.....then Lizard, Ltia. itcotck, Thrak, Islands, satbb
Sorry, definitely no numero uno for 80s dancing KC!
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Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 10:53
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It´s sad to see how "low" the ratings for the Crimson album are latetly. With the exception of Beat, Thrak and The construction of light no album should deserve less than 4 stars. Lizard has just 4 stars, Island 3.7!!!, Discipline does not reach the four stars with just 3.99. People are way to hard with the Crimsons for some reason. It would appear as they have only made three incredible albums and the rest is some what good, when we all know Crimson has one of the strongest album collections ever! I guess it´s natural, as all albums are so divers, sometimes dramatically, that the mayority will not like them all... pitty Ah, my vote goes to In the court by the way ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: Tommydouglas
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 11:28
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Thank-you folks, this is a helpful exercise for me. Some of the things you've pointed out which I hadn't noticed is the greatness of the KC live albums. I've also started to listen to Starless and Bible Black a little more closely after one person declaring it his fav. I'm also rediscovering the melancholy brilliance of the song "Islands" thanks to one member. I'm not surprised that Red and Court are in the lead, but I was surprised by the srong showing of Power to Believe. Maybe I'll have to purchase that one. I don't understand the love for Larks' Tongue as it seems to be full of Fripp noodling which sounds grating but I'll have to give that another listen because I'm obviously missing something. Thank-you for your opinions. One thing a few mentioned was a love for KC album covers and I'm motivated to do another poll just on fav. KC album covers. ------------- "I'm not really spiritual, just religious." |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 11:44
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RED
LARK'S
IN THE COURT
STARLESS
DICIPLINE
IN THE WAKE THE POWER
THARK
LIZARD
ISLAND
BEAT
3 and The ConstruKction of Light are the only 2 crimson album I don't like much.
I love all their rect and you can see and in that order. ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 11:46
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Red. Bruford in particular is magnificent. |
Posted By: jimidom
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 11:53
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All of them, but if I must choose one favorite it's Lark's Tongues In Aspic. ------------- "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." - HST |
Posted By: Corujolio
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 12:06
Larks' Tongues in Aspic by far 
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Posted By: Zwerg Bart
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 12:41
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Starless and Bible Black, although it was a tough choice.... ------------- "Freud's cranium is a snail!" - Dali |
Posted By: Era V.
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 13:01
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I threw mine in for Lark's Tongues.
So hard to choose though...probably the least ever disappointing band from album to album. Incredible stuff constantly.
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Posted By: Prayermad
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 14:01
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Lizard or Larks' Tongues in Aspic.
Lady of the Dancing Water is one of the most beautiful songs ever
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Posted By: peterduarte
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 14:19
| Thrak. |
Posted By: tardis
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 14:22
| Red. |
Posted By: LARKSTONGUE
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 15:43
Larks' Tongues in Aspic, chief. With my name on here, did you expect anything else???   ------------- ^ ^ ((( I ))) The fact is, no matter how |
Posted By: TGM: Orb
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 17:16
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In order of what I have, with favourite track bracketed) Islands (Letters) In The Court of the Crimson King (21st Century Schizoid Man) Larks' Tongues In Aspic (Easy Money) Red (Starless) Discipline (Indiscipline) Lizard (Cirkus) In The Wake Of Poseidon (Pictures of a City) Starless and Bible Black (no matter how good the Night Watch is, it does not an album make) And to order those songs, for the Hell of it Starless 21st Century Schizoid Man The Night Watch Easy Money Letters Cirkus Pictures of a City Indiscipline |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 17:22
| In the Wake of Poseidon. |
Posted By: Tommydouglas
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 17:37
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Court of the Crimson King pulls into the lead! ------------- "I'm not really spiritual, just religious." |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 17:39
And Three of a Perfect Pair is still stuck at 1.  Oh well, at least it is ahead of Beat and The Construktion of Light.-------------
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Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 18:03
Toss up between Larks & Red. Today its Larks. These closely followed by Court and Starless. Can't stand the Belew albums by the way  !
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 18:39
| Only 3 votes for Discipline? Crazy! |
Posted By: walrushound
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 20:49
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my personal favirote is Court. I really couldve chosen any of them though. I really like Starless and Islands. even only listen to the songs "islands" and "the night watch" on them. I really like the live album the Night Watch as well which i think is where they got a lot of material for Starless.
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Posted By: Tommydouglas
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 21:27
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Will someone rescue poor lil' ol' "Beat?" C'mon folks, the blue album! Satori in Tangier and Neal and Jack and Me--great songs! How about Neurotica. Crimson King and Red in a dead heat. Which one will win or will Larks' Tongue creep up from behind? I'm happy with the votes Lizard is getting--it is a great album. ------------- "I'm not really spiritual, just religious." |
Posted By: Schizoid Man
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 22:18
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In the Court...
------------- Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. |
Posted By: Floydian42
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 22:58
| The Power... excellent work! |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 23:29
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I Like It. ------------- 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: zbida
Date Posted: November 20 2007 at 05:35
| This poll always was RED for me. |
Posted By: Draconean
Date Posted: November 21 2007 at 14:21
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1) RED
. . . 2) Three 3) Court 4) Larks' 5) Discipline ------------- I'm running still, I shall until, one day I hope that I'll arrive |
Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: November 21 2007 at 18:22
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Top-5:
ITCHYCOCK>LTIA>SABB>Discipline>Lizard
------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: November 21 2007 at 18:32
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In the Court of the Crimson King
Lark's Tongues in Aspic Discipline Red The Power to Believe But they're all quite good, really. I'm surprised there's little love for Discipline, it's an amazing album! 
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Posted By: Harry Hood
Date Posted: November 22 2007 at 01:20
I almost voted for Discipline. I love every song on it, but all but one of them have superior versions on "Absent Lovers" and "Vrooom Vrooom", so I almost always choose the live versions over the studio, which is why Power ended up getting my vote.
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Posted By: ghost_of_morphy
Date Posted: November 22 2007 at 04:39
| C'mon Red!!! You can win!!!! I know you can!!!! |
Posted By: YesFan72
Date Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:28
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I've always loved ItWoP because of all of the styles. The other KC albums are still great too. ------------- 
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Posted By: Shakespeare
Date Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:32
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Lizard never clicked for me. And Red, Larks' Tongues, Power to Believe and the debut are all at the top of my list. Starless and Discipline are next. |
Posted By: Shakespeare
Date Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:33
Then scratch it. |