Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson
King Crimson · 1991
262 min · 45 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A kaleidoscopic journey through complex time signatures and haunting melodies that define progressive rock's evolution.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks complex time signatures to explore kaleidoscopic soundscapes for immersion
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson' compiles the band's groundbreaking work from their inception in the late 1960s to their resurgence in the 1980s. By this time, King Crimson had undergone numerous lineup changes and stylistic shifts, transitioning from pioneering progressive rock to a more avant-garde sound characterized by intricate musicianship and experimental arrangements.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock
Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson is an album by King Crimson, released in 1991. A kaleidoscopic journey through complex time signatures and haunting melodies that define progressive rock's evolution. This compilation not only showcases King Crimson's influential catalog but also highlights their critical acclaim, with tracks like '21st Century Schizoid Man' being widely recognized as defining moments in the progressive rock genre. The album serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a retrospective for longtime fans, cementing King Crimson's legacy as innovators within rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson sound like?
A kaleidoscopic journey through complex time signatures and haunting melodies that define progressive rock's evolution. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson by King Crimson notable?
This compilation not only showcases King Crimson's influential catalog but also highlights their critical acclaim, with tracks like '21st Century Schizoid Man' being widely recognized as defining moments in the progressive rock genre. The album serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a retrospective for longtime fans, cementing King Crimson's legacy as innovators within rock music. Released in 1991, 'Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson' compiles the band's groundbreaking work from their inception in the late 1960s to their resurgence in the 1980s. By this time, King Crimson had undergone numerous lineup changes and stylistic shifts, transitioning from pioneering progressive rock to a more avant-garde sound characterized by intricate musicianship and experimental arrangements.
Who is Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson for?
Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, complex time signatures to explore and kaleidoscopic soundscapes for immersion.
How many songs are on Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson?
Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson has 45 tracks, running approximately 262 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 21st Century Schizoid Man Standout 7:20
- 2 I Talk to the Wind 6:05
- 3 Epitaph 8:43
- 4 Moonchild 2:27
- 5 In the Court of the Crimson King Standout 9:26
- 6 Peace – A Theme 1:15
- 7 Cat Food 2:45
- 8 Groon 3:32
- 9 Cadence and Cascade (remix) 4:10
- 10 The Sailor’s Tale (abridged) 7:26
- 11 Ladies of the Road 5:37
- 12 Bolero (remix) 8:52
Disc 2
- 1 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One (abridged) 10:47
- 2 Book of Saturday 2:55
- 3 Easy Money 8:01
- 4 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 7:11
- 5 The Night Watch 4:41
- 6 The Great Deceiver 4:02
- 7 Fracture (abridged) 7:05
- 8 Starless (abridged) 4:36
- 9 Red 6:16
- 10 Fallen Angel 6:04
- 11 One More Red Nightmare 7:09
Disc 3
- 1 Elephant Talk Standout 4:43
- 2 Frame by Frame 5:08
- 3 Matte Kudesai 3:46
- 4 Thela Hun Gingeet 6:26
- 5 Heartbeat 3:54
- 6 Waiting Man 4:22
- 7 Neurotica 4:44
- 8 Requiem 6:32
- 9 Three of a Perfect Pair 4:11
- 10 Sleepless 5:23
- 11 Discipline 5:02
- 12 The Sheltering Sky 8:30
- 13 The King Crimson Barber Shop 1:31
Disc 4
- 1 Get Thy Bearings 9:33
- 2 Travel Weary Capricorn 4:30
- 3 Mars 8:42
- 4 The Talking Drum 8:29
- 5 21st Century Schizoid Man Standout 9:20
- 6 Asbury Park 6:50
- 7 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Three (excerpt) 2:42
- 8 Sartori in Tangiers 4:13
- 9 Indiscipline 7:02
Release Date
January 1, 1991
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
262 min 20 sec
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