Discipline
King Crimson · 1981
38 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
Intricate guitar work intertwines with polyrhythmic grooves, creating a cerebral yet accessible soundscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- cerebral and intricate listening dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on September 22, 1981, 'Discipline' marked King Crimson's first album in a decade and introduced a new lineup featuring Adrian Belew and Tony Levin. This album represented a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing a shift towards more structured compositions while retaining their progressive rock roots.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock
Discipline is an album by King Crimson, released in 1981. Intricate guitar work intertwines with polyrhythmic grooves, creating a cerebral yet accessible soundscape. 'Discipline' is significant for its innovative use of guitar techniques and complex time signatures, influencing the post-punk and progressive rock scenes. The album received critical acclaim upon release, with notable mentions in publications like Rolling Stone, and has since been regarded as a landmark record that revitalized King Crimson's legacy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Discipline sound like?
Intricate guitar work intertwines with polyrhythmic grooves, creating a cerebral yet accessible soundscape. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Discipline by King Crimson notable?
'Discipline' is significant for its innovative use of guitar techniques and complex time signatures, influencing the post-punk and progressive rock scenes. The album received critical acclaim upon release, with notable mentions in publications like Rolling Stone, and has since been regarded as a landmark record that revitalized King Crimson's legacy. Released on September 22, 1981, 'Discipline' marked King Crimson's first album in a decade and introduced a new lineup featuring Adrian Belew and Tony Levin. This album represented a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing a shift towards more structured compositions while retaining their progressive rock roots.
Who is Discipline for?
Discipline works well if you're into cerebral and intricate listening, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Discipline?
Discipline has 7 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Elephant Talk Standout 4:42
- 2 Frame by Frame 5:10
- 3 Matte Kudasai 3:49
- 4 Indiscipline Standout 4:33
- 5 Thela Hun Ginjeet Standout 6:26
- 6 The Sheltering Sky 8:23
- 7 Discipline 5:06
Release Date
September 22, 1981
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
38 min 12 sec
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