King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
| Release date: | 12 October 1969 |
| Style: | Progressive rock |
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01. 21st Century Schizoid Man
1 - Mirrors
02. I Talk To The Wind
03. Epitaph
1 - March For No Reason
2 - Tomorrow And Tomorrow
04. Moonchild
1 - The Dream
2 - The Illusion
05. The Court Of The Crimson King
1 - The Return Of The Fire Witch
2 - The Dance Of The Puppets
Top 20 albums of 1969: 1
Top 200 albums of all time: 20
1 - Mirrors
02. I Talk To The Wind
03. Epitaph
1 - March For No Reason
2 - Tomorrow And Tomorrow
04. Moonchild
1 - The Dream
2 - The Illusion
05. The Court Of The Crimson King
1 - The Return Of The Fire Witch
2 - The Dance Of The Puppets
Top 20 albums of 1969: 1
Top 200 albums of all time: 20
Guest review
Lyrics [40th Anniversary Series bonus tracks]
06. Moonchild [full version]
07. I Talk To The Wind [duo version]
08. I Talk To The Wind [alternate mix]
09. Epitaph [backing track]
10. Wind Session
[40th Anniversary Series Disc II: Original Master Edition 2004]
01. 21st Century Schizoid Man
02. I Talk To The Wind
03. Epitaph
04. Moonchild
05. The Court Of The Crimson King
[bonus tracks]
06. 21st Century Schizoid Man [instrumental]
07. 21st Century Schizoid Man [BBC Session]
08. I Talk To The Wind [BBC Session]
09. The Court Of The Crimson King Part 1 [mono single version]
10. The Court Of The Crimson King Part 2 [mono single version]
[40th Anniversary Series DVD-A: MLP Lossless 5.1 Surround Sound, DTS 5.1 Digital Surround, MLP Lossless Stereo, PCM Stereo 2.0, Original Master Edition 2004]
01. 21st Century Schizoid Man
02. I Talk To The Wind
03. Epitaph
04. Moonchild
05. The Court Of The Crimson King
[Additional Audio Content]
01. Moonchild [full version]
02. I Talk To The Wind [duo version]
03. I Talk To The Wind [alternate mix]
04. Epitaph [backing track]
05. Wind Session
[The Alternate Album]
01. 21st Century Schizoid Man [instrumental]
02. I Talk To The Wind [studio run through]
03. Epitaph [alternate version]
04. Moonchild [take 1]
05. The Court Of The Crimson King [take 3]
+ 21st Century Schizoid Man [video]
Rating:
9.7
9.7
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Rating: 9.7 |
It's been over 50 years since the legendary progressive rock group, King Crimson, released their magnificent debut, In The Court Of The Crimson King, and this album is not only a progressive rock masterpiece, it is also considered by many, as well as myself, to be amongst the greatest albums in history to ever be released. Read more ›› |
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Elite Posts: 40071  |
Written by [user id=151761] on 23.11.2014 at 23:41 I don't understand how can someone think this is the worst album ever recorded.  I ttoally am NOT a prog fan but this is a totally awesome prog album. A true classic.
---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 
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| Alex F Posts: 3521  |
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 24.11.2014 at 01:00 Look at his album votes and I think you'll see why. He clearly isn't very good at using the rating system. Seriously this is one of those albums that just never gets old. Fucking brilliant album
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| LeKiwi High Fist Prog Posts: 4123  |
Written by Diverge on 26.11.2014 at 01:49 I trick myself into enjoying this  I was a bit dramatic, however - "Epitaph" is actually quite a decent song.That being said, "I Talk To The Wind" is uneventful instrumentally and the vocals are lifeless. Also, what the hell is going on for most of "Moonchild"? How can anyone find that mildly stimulating?  None of this is directed at you, just trying to explain my reasoning for anyone curious. Edit: changed my rating to a 7 - my initial rating was a visceral reaction :-/
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Written by LeKiwi on 26.11.2014 at 02:03 I can sort of understand Moonchild towards the end... but "I Talk to the Wind" and "Epitaph" are bangers. You explained your reasoning sufficiently enough, and I'm glad you reconsidered your '5'. 
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Written by [user id=4365] on 26.11.2014 at 01:58 I despise you now.
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Written by [user id=4365] on 26.11.2014 at 03:03 You wouldn't dare!! Nah I understand why this wouldn't be an album you'd feel eager about checking out.
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Written by [user id=4365] on 26.11.2014 at 03:06 If you hate it make sure you post in this thread so we all know to crucify you
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| LeKiwi High Fist Prog Posts: 4123 |
Written by Diverge on 26.11.2014 at 02:59 I'll probably end up giving this an 8 when I get over my disappointment - my expectations were slightly inflated given that this is one of the most highly-praised prog albums of all time 
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| angel. Evil Butterfly Posts: 2419  |
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 24.11.2014 at 01:00 Kids these days  they don't have taste for classics. Seriously, I think someone must be totally without good taste for good music if this album can't interest him/her. Written by [user id=4365] on 26.11.2014 at 02:54 then let me write a strictly disciplined plan for the albums you must listen  Written by [user id=110592] on 26.11.2014 at 06:55 why did you use "incarnation" ? I can't get it what you mean.
---- The Fangirl.
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| LeKiwi High Fist Prog Posts: 4123 |
Written by [user id=110592] on 26.11.2014 at 06:55 Certainly not the first, but perhaps one of the most daring.
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Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 24.11.2014 at 01:00 I agree whit you here, classic and good one, and one of 1th bands who plays such music, just they insipared somehow them self's from nothing
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die"  I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Singed Posts: 16  |
All the emotions that are present on this album, all but joy is to be found here. Call me weak, but I still sometimes shed a tear listening to this album. There has yet to be a better album created. Listening to this from front to back is an experience, and I can't recommend it enough.
---- I don't play the guitar, the guitar plays me. No, honestly. The guitar is an arsehole
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| SebaRaven36 Posts: 678  |
Fantastic classic progressive rock album, the debut of this band was the highest point in his career the following works were good but do not exceed this
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| Gothic Metalhead Pro Introvert Posts: 148  |
This album is really growing on me. That last track so fucking epic
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| AndyMetalFreak A Nice Guy Contributor Posts: 5504  |
This album is simply genius, and a timeless masterpiece! To think this was released in 1969 is unbelievable, it was well ahead of it's time, especially the song 21st Century Schizoid Man, which was and still is a Rock classic. These were three extremely talented musicians, that could use multiple instruments, such as keyboard synthesisers, wind instruments, and both electric and acoustic guitars, and could craft together mind blowing music in a completely unique style, unlike anything done before, this style was what was to become known as progressive rock, which would have a huge influence on so many future bands, aswel as many of my favourite progressive legends such as Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and Yes. I admit at times it does drag a little and get a little but dull in parts, but like many Progressive Rock masterpieces, it's not about individual songs, the whole album is an epic journey.
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