King Crimson Live in Hyde Park, London cover

King Crimson Live in Hyde Park, London

King Crimson · 2002

62 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

A powerful fusion of progressive rock and jazz, blending complex rhythms with soaring melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics throughout performance
  • immersive live atmosphere experience
  • cathartic instrumental explorations
  • engaging storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, straightforward tracks
  • seek constant upbeat tempos

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, this live album captures King Crimson at a pivotal moment, following their reunion in the late 1990s after a long hiatus. It showcases the band’s evolution and continued relevance in the progressive rock scene decades after their initial breakthrough with 'In the Court of the Crimson King' in 1969.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 21st Century Schizoid Man 6:37
  • 2 In the Court of the Crimson King 6:31
  • 3 Get Thy Bearings 9:41
  • 4 Epitaph 4:28
  • 5 Mantra 3:04
  • 6 Travel Weary Capricorn 5:37
  • 7 Mars 3:59
  • 8 Band Reunion Meeting (1997) 15:20
  • 9 21st Century Schizoid Man (instrumental version) 6:48

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