Red — 1974

A heavy, angular peak of 70s Crimson, tense and powerful. Influential on metal and prog alike. A genre high point. Released in 1974 — a solid middle chapter.

On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.

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More from King Crimson — where to go next

If you have Red, these are the King Crimson records worth reaching for next.

1. 1
   In the Court of the Crimson King1969 · Rock
   Start here
2. 2
   Larks' Tongues in Aspic1973 · Rock
   Classic
3. 3
   Red1974 · you're viewing this one
   Classic
4. 4
   Discipline1981 · Rock
   Classic

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