King Crimson In the Court of the Crimson King LP, '69,
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Description
About the Music
King Crimson is an English musical group founded by guitarist Robert Fripp and drummer Michael Giles in 1969.
Their dense musical style has typically been categorised as progressive rock, though it has held strong leanings towards jazz, classical, new wave, heavy metal and folk. Though its membership has fluctuated considerably during its lifetime, the band continues to perform and record music- which isn't to say that its next move is ever clear. Fripp is said to have once noted that "King Crimson exists when King Crimson needs to exist."
In the Court of the Crimson King is the title of the 1969 debut album.
The album was influential on the development of psychedelic, progressive rock and heavy metal music. It combines exceptional musicianship, poetic lyrics, and a dark vision. While other bands (notably Pink Floyd) had used long form songs, and still others had pushed the rock song to take in jazz freeform (including Frank Zappa), In the Court of the Crimson King has a whimsy about its poetry and a nightmare to its visions. The band has often been called "intelligent heavy metal" (helped by Robert Fripp himself saying that his goal in forming King Crimson was to make such), and the first album by King Crimson defies genre and forges new ground on several fronts.
The album opens with a track called "21st Century Schizoid Man", which features heavily distorted vocals, a driving mechanical rhythm and piercingly loud saxophone and guitar. The pace then abruptly changes with a gentle melodic piece called "I Talk to the Wind". "Moonchild" is an ethereal psychedelic piece which closes with a quiet freeform improvisation. Both "Epitaph" and the final track, "In the Court of the Crimson King", feature sweeping mellotron orchestrations.
About the Cover and Sleeve
The gatefold cover is in excellent condition, with some mild scuffs along the bottom and top edges. There is a tear on the front top left corner, presumeably caused by the removal of the price label. The spine is strong, a little scuffed but the writing is legible. The inside looks like new. The poly-sleeve has indents but no tears.
The Vinyl and Label
I've listened to this stereo LP all through, and there is no background noise, pops, crackles, sticking or jumping. The pink 'i' label is clean with minimal spindle wear.
All the records I sell are part of my late uncle's collection. He was very meticulous in the care of his vinyl and I am sure you will be pleased with your purchase.
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