King Crimson in the 80's
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Topic: King Crimson in the 80's
Posted By: Blacksword
Subject: King Crimson in the 80's
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 02:08
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This era of KC took some getting used to for me, but I'm glad I persevered. I like these three albums fairly equally. Discipline seems to get the most love, but just recently I'm leaning towards Three of a perfect Pair.
So, what's everyone's favourite of the perfect trio? ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
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Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 02:12
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I clicked on Beat because my fav 80s KC' song, Requiem, was released on that album. |
Posted By: smartpatrol
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 02:15
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love all three but discipline ------------- http://bit.ly/1kqTR8y" rel="nofollow">  The greatest record label of all time! |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 02:22
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smartpatrol wrote:Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 07:31
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3 of a Perfect Pair ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 09:36
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Discipline, but Beat and 3 of a Perfect Pair are better albums than they are usually given credit for.
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 09:44
I really do not care for the last two choices, so...... ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: Xonty
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 09:50
All are brilliant, but Discipline just about wins it for being more listenable, although the other 2 are more refined in what they were trying to do, and VERY underrated on this website  Love all the album covers too, plus the names for that matter 
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Posted By: Wanorak
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 13:33
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Three of a perfect pair for me. I only like side one of Discipline; I find side two repetitive and boring. I really like Beat as well. ------------- A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!! |
Posted By: charles_ryder
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 13:42
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All this albums are not so good IMO. Crimson was a good band in 70's, and their posterior records are empty. ------------- om mani padme hum |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 14:15
| I'm afraid I haven't got the 80's Crimson albums. However, I do have a pair of live albums from the double trio, and it seems they played most of the best song from the 80's there, plus I also have one live album from the 80's line-up, which includes the whole Discipline. From this I'm sure the songs I liked better from that album were the same covered on the double trio live albums, and that I like the double trio versions much better, so I don't really feel very interested in getting that particular album, which actually I don't find as great as their 70's albums. About the other 2 albums, I'm not sure how much I might be missing, but I have the feeling that there might be a couple more songs that I might happen to like there. |
Posted By: Imperial Zeppelin
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 14:24
| I'll go with Discipline |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 17:07
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Discipline, but I enjoy ToaPP about as much! ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: May 11 2014 at 18:49
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Discipline for sure. ------------- 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: genbanks
Date Posted: May 12 2014 at 14:38
| Perfect pair, really like Lark's tongues part III |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 00:35
| The Sheltering Sky - what a grand piece of Prog this piece is..... |
Posted By: Eetu Pellonpaa
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 02:12
| I think the studio albums form a wonderful three of a perfect pair, but would still 'stick' to their live recordings from that time more. If recommending one record, would pick "Absent Lovers" 2CD. Much yet to dig out from the post-releases of DGMLive! catalogue also. |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 02:16
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^^ Yeah, I've seen several performances from that era and they had a really good and original live sound. The TOAPP concert in Japoan is particulalrly good. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 02:27
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^ Oooooooh, that lengthy version of Indiscipline........
.........and I looked to see if I still liked it........I DID !!!!!! |
Posted By: irrelevant
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 02:47
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Guess I'll go with Discipline. Beat and ToaPP aren't that far behind for me though. ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |
Posted By: prog4evr
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 03:13
Ditto, ditto...and ditto! The song with Fripp at his Frippotronics best (IMO)...
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Posted By: Dayvenkirq
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 03:14
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Posted By: Kirillov
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 05:00
| Three of a Perfect Pair |
Posted By: hellogoodbye
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 05:38
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A pair of the perfect three
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Posted By: HackettFan
Date Posted: May 13 2014 at 23:18
| Discipline. Considering an interview I read many many years ago, I think Fripp agrees with me. |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: May 14 2014 at 01:38
| Thinking about it, each of these 3 albums have sensational tracks on them, it is difficult to pick 'the best' of them, but the first is the 'holotype' for the next 2, so it's understandable that 'Discipline' comes in at 1st placement. |
Posted By: Ruby900
Date Posted: May 14 2014 at 03:16
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Has to be Discipline. So many great moments, such a great album. Such a brave album too. ------------- "I always say that it’s about breaking the rules. But the secret of breaking rules in a way that works is understanding what the rules are in the first place". Rick Wakeman |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: May 14 2014 at 10:09
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It's good to see TOAPP getting some votes here. It's the one I enjoy the most right now. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: May 14 2014 at 11:21
I agree. I know Fripp and used to meet with him backstage after shows in that era, and he was PUMPED by the early formation of that band! Reasons included: a) their energy: they were fresh, young, and full of creative energy. b) instrumentation: Fripp and Belew were just opening the door to the sonic possibilities of the Roland synth guitar! I told Bob that I thought it was a "strong instrument" and he looked at me me, nodded, smiled and said "Indeed!" c) personnel: Belew brought some of the "new wave" energy that Fripp channeled through his "Exposure" and "League of Crafty Guitarists" experiments, and Levin took things to a whole new level with the Chapman stick. d) chemistry: Fripp had played with all of the bandmates on earlier projects except, I believe, for Adrian. These were seasoned vets who knew exactly what they wanted to do. Fripp told me that his touring band (their first tour) was the "best rock band in the industry right now," and I had to agree. BTW, I haven't seen Bob in years, but we exchange emails. I think he's enjoying his retirement and married life! |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: May 14 2014 at 11:43
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Yeah, Discipline beats the other two. I'm a little prejudiced because I saw them on that tour. I think they veered off a little too far into commercialism with Beat and to noise with Three. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 14 2014 at 21:16
It's really cool knowing someone like Fripp. However, unless he has changed his mind, he doesn't seem to be planning to remain in retirement in the near future, given the news a few months ago about his reforming King Crimson. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: May 15 2014 at 00:44
I could ask him, but I have a policy of not asking musicians at that level about their upcoming plans. It puts them at a discomfort level. I prefer to react to what they are doing after they have launched their projects & are more willing to open up about the subject. Bob's a very private person as you probably know, he gets scared by "vampiric" fans. Best to give him a lot of room and let him do nearly all of the talking. His sense of humor is like a razor! (insert "Sky Saw" guitar lick)
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Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: May 15 2014 at 00:58
| I voted for Beat - I love an underdog. |
Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: May 15 2014 at 03:38
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I am a glutton for the 80's KC and of these 3 of a Perfect Pair edges them ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: May 15 2014 at 04:15
| Levin's bass/stick playing is EXTRAORDINARY on all 3 albums here. |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: May 15 2014 at 11:34
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For anyone who hasn't seen this, its worth a watch..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWZmBSJwY1Y" rel="nofollow - King Crimson live in Japan 1984 ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: May 16 2014 at 05:12
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Discipline-no contest ------------- 
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