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The essential King Crimson records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1In the Court of the Crimson KingKing CrimsonStart here
In the Court of the Crimson King
The album that launched progressive rock, dark and majestic from '21st Century Schizoid Man'. Ambitious and influential. A genre cornerstone.
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2Larks' Tongues in AspicKing CrimsonClassic
Larks' Tongues in Aspic
A bold, improvisational prog peak of tension and texture. Adventurous and acclaimed. A high point.
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3RedKing CrimsonClassic
Red
A heavy, angular peak of 70s Crimson, tense and powerful. Influential on metal and prog alike. A genre high point.
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4DisciplineKing CrimsonClassic
Discipline
A taut, polyrhythmic 80s reinvention. Inventive and acclaimed. A creative high.