A bold, improvisational prog peak of tension and texture. Adventurous and acclaimed. A high point. A 1973 record that fills in the story between the landmarks.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
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If you have Larks' Tongues in Aspic, these are the King Crimson records worth reaching for next.
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In the Court of the Crimson King1969 · RockStart here
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Red1974 · RockClassic
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Discipline1981 · RockClassic
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