King Crimson Live at Summit Studios cover

King Crimson Live at Summit Studios

King Crimson · 2000

73 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

A mesmerizing blend of complex rhythms and improvisational jazz rock that blurs the lines between performance and experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • immersive improvisational soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing through tracks
  • engaging live performance energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Live at Summit Studios' captures King Crimson during a period of re-emergence after a long hiatus since their last studio album 'Thrak' in 1995. This live recording showcases their ability to meld progressive rock with avant-garde jazz influences, reflecting the band's continual evolution in sound and lineup adjustments over the decades.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pictures of a City 9:38
  • 2 Cadence and Cascade 4:46
  • 3 Groon 13:49
  • 4 21st Century Schizoid Man 10:10
  • 5 Improv: Summit Going On 11:39
  • 6 My Hobby 1:31
  • 7 Sailor’s Tale 6:52
  • 8 The Creator Has a Master Plan (Including Improv: Summit & Something Else) 15:26

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