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King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King



9.1 | 677 votes |
Release date: 12 October 1969
Style: Progressive rock

Owners:

764 have it
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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

Additional info
[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]

Guest review by
AndyMetalFreak
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.

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published 20.09.2021 | Comments (10)

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24.11.2014 - 01:00
Marcel Hubregtse
Grumpy Old Fuck
Elite
Written by Guest on 23.11.2014 at 23:41

I don't understand how can someone like this


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.
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24.11.2014 - 03:19
Alex F
Slick Dick Rick
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 24.11.2014 at 01:00

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.

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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26.11.2014 - 01:49
Rating: 10
Diverge
Written by LeKiwi on 23.11.2014 at 16:47

The first and last tracks are quite enjoyable, but everything in between is horrid.

Really? Very rarely do you see prog fans that don't like this album.
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26.11.2014 - 01:58
!J.O.O.E.!
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I've never heard this album.
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26.11.2014 - 02:02
Lit.
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Written by Guest on 26.11.2014 at 01:58

I've never heard this album.

You're dead to me.
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26.11.2014 - 02:03
Rating: 7
LeKiwi
High Fist Prog
Written by Diverge on 26.11.2014 at 01:49

Really? Very rarely do you see prog fans that don't like this album.

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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26.11.2014 - 02:04
!J.O.O.E.!
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Written by Guest on 26.11.2014 at 02:02

You're dead to me.

Please Lit-sama, I'll be a good boy and listen to this soon.
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26.11.2014 - 02:53
Fearmeister
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Has Jooe listened to anything pre-1987?
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26.11.2014 - 02:54
!J.O.O.E.!
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According to my scores I have. Not much though
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26.11.2014 - 02:59
Rating: 10
Diverge
Written by LeKiwi on 26.11.2014 at 02:03

Written by Diverge on 26.11.2014 at 01:49

Really? Very rarely do you see prog fans that don't like this album.

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 :-/

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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26.11.2014 - 03:00
Alex F
Slick Dick Rick
Written by Guest on 26.11.2014 at 01:58

I've never heard this album.

I despise you now.
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26.11.2014 - 03:03
!J.O.O.E.!
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Written by Alex F on 26.11.2014 at 03:00

I despise you now.

Well I'm just burning bridges all over the place. Maybe I'll go wander over to an Enslaved thread and take a piss over it =3
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26.11.2014 - 03:05
Alex F
Slick Dick Rick
Written by Guest on 26.11.2014 at 03:03

Well I'm just burning bridges all over the place. Maybe I'll go wander over to an Enslaved thread and take a piss over it =3

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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26.11.2014 - 03:06
!J.O.O.E.!
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Written by Alex F on 26.11.2014 at 03:05

You wouldn't dare!! Nah I understand why this wouldn't be an album you'd feel eager about checking out.

Not an album I've actively avoided, just never seemed to come up at the right time. It's now been brought heavily into my purview so its days of anonymity are numbered.
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26.11.2014 - 03:07
Alex F
Slick Dick Rick
Written by Guest on 26.11.2014 at 03:06

Not an album I've actively avoided, just never seemed to come up at the right time. It's now been brought heavily into my purview so its days of anonymity are numbered.

If you hate it make sure you post in this thread so we all know to crucify you
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26.11.2014 - 03:08
!J.O.O.E.!
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Written by Alex F on 26.11.2014 at 03:07


If you hate it make sure you post in this thread so we all know to crucify you

LeKiwi has softened the blow so I might get out with at least one limb intact...
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26.11.2014 - 03:12
Rating: 7
LeKiwi
High Fist Prog
Written by Diverge on 26.11.2014 at 02:59

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'.

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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26.11.2014 - 06:55
Rating: 10
mz
^ not only one of the most highly praised prog albums, but many also argue that this is the 1st incarnation of prog rock. I can only say that it must had been very daring to record this back then.
Also, voting up it, given how much I like it, how many times I've heard it and the impact it have had on my musical taste.
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26.11.2014 - 10:28
Rating: 8
angel.
Evil Butterfly
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 24.11.2014 at 01:00

A true classic.

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 Guest on 26.11.2014 at 02:54

Not much though

then let me write a strictly disciplined plan for the albums you must listen

Written by mz on 26.11.2014 at 06:55

this is the 1st incarnation of prog rock.

why did you use "incarnation" ? I can't get it what you mean.
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30.11.2014 - 16:25
Rating: 7
LeKiwi
High Fist Prog
Written by mz on 26.11.2014 at 06:55

^ not only one of the most highly praised prog albums, but many also argue that this is the 1st incarnation of prog rock. I can only say that it must had been very daring to record this back then.

Certainly not the first, but perhaps one of the most daring.
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07.03.2015 - 02:49
Joe Zombie
'Epitaph' is without a doubt one of the greatest songs ever.
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21.07.2015 - 01:01
Bad English
Tage Westerlund
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 24.11.2014 at 01:00

Written by Guest on 23.11.2014 at 23:41

I don't understand how can someone like this


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.


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
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05.02.2016 - 23:03
Rating: 10
Dave FC
A true classic. So good.

Edit: like Marcel said. Didn't read before..
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08.10.2017 - 17:33
VIG
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Fucking classic album. My old guitar teacher was the first to get me into King Crimson, he lent me this on CD. My world was basically changed forever.
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16.03.2018 - 22:57
Rating: 10
Archie 666
This album is an absolute classic
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30.11.2018 - 07:52
Rating: 10
Singed
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.
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No, honestly. The guitar is an arsehole
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14.02.2019 - 08:44
Rating: 9
Sang Dalang Abu
After 7 times listen, oh my....
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11.08.2019 - 02:48
Rating: 8
SebaRaven36
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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14.04.2021 - 08:46
Rating: 10
Gothic Metalhead
Pro Introvert
This album is really growing on me. That last track so fucking epic
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27.06.2021 - 12:37
Rating: 10
Out of its time, timeless record.
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