King Crimson In the Court of the Crimson King
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Dreamflight
June 28th 2024


2443 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Think I was 19 when I first heard In the court and was completely blown away by it.



Red, on the other hand was a whole different story though. Had to reach my late 30's to give it another try and realise its probably best KC.

e210013
June 28th 2024


6349 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Probably, but In The Court was a landmark, an album too ahead in time.

Personally, I love both equally.

Zac124
June 28th 2024


3999 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

First heard Schizoid Man through Shining’s cover of it when I was like 15/16. Started listening to this album around 16/17. Got it on vinyl as well. But yeah, each time I listen to this album, even though I have been listening to it for 3 - 4 years, it still blows me away.

Frost15
June 28th 2024


4635 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

In the Court of the Classic King

Demon of the Fall
June 28th 2024


38990 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

"Red, on the other hand was a whole different story though. Had to reach my late 30's to give it another try and realise its probably best KC."

hmm, I found Red immediately digestible as a metal enjoyer - kinda works coming in from that direction

This took longer but it was also my first KC experience. I do remember being instantly very impressed at how early it was released

The current rising star is Larks. The barrier to entry on that one was hard to overcome initially

e210013
June 28th 2024


6349 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

I agree. Lark's is an album much more hard to enter. The same happens with Lizard. But both are two amazing works too.

Zac124
June 28th 2024


3999 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

CONFUSION WILL BE MY EPITAPH



Love that part. One of the best melodies in all of classic rock.

e210013
June 28th 2024


6349 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Agreed. Lake had an amazing voice. One of the best singers I've ever heard.

Zac124
June 28th 2024


3999 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Definitely. While I don’t think he quite has the power as other bands at the same time but he knows exactly what the song needs. Never overdoes or underdoes a vocal line.

e210013
June 28th 2024


6349 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Agreed again.

mandan
June 28th 2024


13971 Comments


But yeah, each time I listen to this album, even though I have been listening to it for 3 - 4 years, it still blows me away.


I can relate. First heard this maybe around 20. In my 30s now and this still blows my mind.

Lake had an amazing voice. One of the best singers I've ever heard.


I agree. Wetton was pretty good as well, though Lake might be my fave KC vocalist.

e210013
June 30th 2024


6349 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

I also agree. Both were two amazing vocalists. Two of my favourites, really.

farmerobama
November 17th 2024


654 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Just learned that Peter lyricist of this masterpiece, Peter Sinfield, died three days ago

RIP my man, gonna spin some KC later

trickert
November 17th 2024


625 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Court and Red are clear high points, but Lizard has really grown on me.

Uzumaki
November 17th 2024


4839 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

I need to revisit this run between Court thru Red one of these days.

e210013
November 18th 2024


6349 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Nice run pal.

MillionDead
January 18th 2025


6307 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Not sure what put me in the mood to come back to this. Guess I've been watching a lot of music theory and song writing related videos on YouTube. Watching videos of prog musicians live. Either way, I'm glad I'm here. Shit's peak. I forget how melancholy these guys can feel a lot of the time.

DadKungFu
Emeritus
January 18th 2025


6144 Comments


In a Bible Black mood but yeah it'sa KC day

normaloctagon
January 18th 2025


5237 Comments


Epitaph tears my heart in two every time

e210013
January 20th 2025


6349 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Agreed. It's such an amazing piece.



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