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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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