Eyes Wide Open
King Crimson · 2003
42 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A dynamic fusion of complex rhythms and haunting melodies, reflecting King Crimson's intricate musical legacy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented pacing encourages exploration
- dynamic improvisations for attentive listeners
- haunting melodies evoke deep reflection
- varied collection for eclectic tastes
- cathartic moments amidst complexity
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, catchy songs
- prefer consistent, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'Eyes Wide Open' captures King Crimson during a period of renewed creativity following their 1995 album 'Thrak'. This live album showcases the band’s ability to adapt and evolve, featuring performances that highlight their prowess in improvisation and experimentation. It marked a significant phase, as they continued to redefine progressive rock for a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Introductory Soundscape
- 2 The Power to Believe I (a cappella)
- 3 Level Five
- 4 ProzaKc Blues
- 5 The ConstruKction of Light
- 6 Happy With What You Have to Be Happy With
- 7 Elektrik
- 8 One Time
- 9 Facts of Life
- 10 The Power to Believe II (Power Circle)
- 11 Dangerous Curves
- 12 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic: Part IV
- 13 The Deception of the Thrush
- 14 The World’s My Oyster Soup Kitchen Floor Wax Museum
- 15 Indiscretion I
- 16 Indiscretion II
- 17 Indiscretion III
Disc 2
- 1 Into the Frying Pan
- 2 The ConstruKction of Light
- 3 VROOOM
- 4 One Time
- 6 Dinosaur
- 7 The World’s My Oyster Soup Kitchen Floor Wax Museum
- 9 Cage
- 10 ProzaKc Blues
- 11 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic: Part IV
- 12 Three of a Perfect Pair
- 13 The Deception of the Thrush
- 14 Sex, Sleep, Eat, Drink, Dream
- 15 Heroes
- 16 London Improv 1: Blasticus SS Blastica
- 17 London Improv 2: C Blasticum
- 18 Barcelona Improv 1: El Groovistico SS Blastico
- 19 Barcelona Improv 2: C Blastica
- 20 San Sebastian Improv: Crim Chill Thrill
- 21 Rome Improv 1: Mastelotticus SS Blasticus
- 22 Rome Improv 2: C Chill Unchill
- 23 Conegliano Improv: Mastelotto Maximatamus Est
- 24 Copenhagen Improv: Heaven Groovistica
- 25 The Deception of the Thrush 1: London
- 26 The Deception of the Thrush 2: San Sebastian
- 27 The Deception of the Thrush 3: Paris
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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