Released 54 years ago this June
Earthbound
King Crimson · 1972
45 min · 5 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A chaotic blend of jazz-infused rock and avant-garde experimentation that encapsulates King Crimson's radical spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- chaotic energy for active listening
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- immersive experience for deep focus
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Captures a transitional phase with avant-garde elements, reflecting a departure from earlier works.
- Themes
- social chaos· improvisational landscapes· avant-garde experimentation
- Career context
- Released in June 1972, 'Earthbound' is a live album capturing King Crimson during their transitional phase following the groundbreaking 'In the Court of the Crimson King'. This album came after a series of lineup changes and showcases their evolving sound, moving towards more improvisational and experimental forms of music, differing from their studio counterparts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
- If this clicks, go next to
- Larks' Tongues in Aspic — Continues the avant-garde experimentation and complexity found in Earthbound.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tago Mago by Can — Explores avant-garde improvisation and a chaotic blend of rock and jazz, similar to Earthbound's experimental spirit.Hot Rats by Frank Zappa — Combines jazz and rock with intricate arrangements and improvisation, echoing King Crimson's radical experimentation.Bitches Brew by Miles Davis — Merges jazz and rock in a similarly chaotic yet innovative style, reflecting the improvisational essence of Earthbound.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "21st Century Schizoid Man".
- 1 21st Century Schizoid Man Start here 11:38
- 2 Peoria 7:22
- 3 The Sailors Tale 4:49
- 4 Earthbound 6:14
- 5 Groon 15:31
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in King Crimson's catalog. Captures a transitional phase with avant-garde elements, reflecting a departure from earlier works.
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