Heavy ConstruKction
King Crimson · 2000
184 min · 30 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
An intricate tapestry of improvisation and composition, blending progressive rock with jazz influences and experimental textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- immersive two-half listening experience
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- intricate improvisation and composition
- thought-provoking late-night engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want quick, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 7, 2000, 'Heavy ConstruKction' marks King Crimson's first concert album in over a decade, capturing the band's live performances from their 1999 tour. This album showcases a transitional phase for the band, which had seen various lineup changes and artistic directions since their inception in the late 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Into the Frying Pan 6:20
- 2 The ConstruKction of Light 8:29
- 3 ProzaKc Blues 5:25
- 4 Improv: Munchen 8:35
- 5 One Time 5:44
- 6 Dinosaur 5:24
- 7 VROOOM 4:44
- 8 FraKctured 8:46
- 9 The World’s My Oyster Soup Kitchen Floor Wax Museum 7:38
- 10 Improv: Bonn 9:22
Disc 2
- 1 Sex, Sleep, Eat, Drink, Dream 4:30
- 2 Improv: Offenbach 6:30
- 3 Cage 3:54
- 4 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part IV 12:51
- 5 Three of a Perfect Pair 3:42
- 6 The Deception of the Thrush 8:26
- 7 Heroes 6:11
Disc 3
- 1 Sapir 5:40
- 2 Blastic Rhino 4:13
- 3 Lights Please, Part 1 0:56
- 4 ccccSeizurecc 6:02
- 5 Off and Back 4:11
- 6 More (and Less) 3:13
- 7 Beautiful Rainbow 6:59
- 8 7 Teas 4:07
- 9 Tomorrow Never Knew Thela (including Tomorrow Never Knows) 4:49
- 10 Uböö 7:59
- 11 The Deception of the Thrush 11:10
- 12 Arena of Terror 3:24
- 13 Lights Please, Part 2 4:55
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