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The essential King Crimson records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.

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    In the Court of the Crimson KingKing Crimson

    In the Court of the Crimson King

    King Crimson · 1969 · Rock

    The album that launched progressive rock, dark and majestic from '21st Century Schizoid Man'. Ambitious and influential. A genre cornerstone.

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    Larks' Tongues in AspicKing Crimson

    Larks' Tongues in Aspic

    King Crimson · 1973 · Rock

    A bold, improvisational prog peak of tension and texture. Adventurous and acclaimed. A high point.

    Classic
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    RedKing Crimson

    Red

    King Crimson · 1974 · Rock

    A heavy, angular peak of 70s Crimson, tense and powerful. Influential on metal and prog alike. A genre high point.

    Classic
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    DisciplineKing Crimson

    Discipline

    King Crimson · 1981 · Rock

    A taut, polyrhythmic 80s reinvention. Inventive and acclaimed. A creative high.

    Classic