Ladies of the Road
King Crimson · 2002
113 min · 20 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A sprawling, improvisational journey blending art rock and jazz elements with complex arrangements and deep emotional resonance.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with resolution wave-like pacing that ebbs immersive journey through improvisation
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Ladies of the Road' is a posthumous collection of live recordings from King Crimson's early 1970s tours. This album came after a lengthy hiatus for the band following their last studio album 'The Power to Believe' in 2003, marking a retrospective phase that revisited their dynamic live performances.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock
Ladies of the Road is an album by King Crimson, released in 2002. A sprawling, improvisational journey blending art rock and jazz elements with complex arrangements and deep emotional resonance. This album stands out for its unique compilation of live material, showcasing the band's improvisational prowess and solidifying their reputation in progressive rock history. It received positive reviews for its sound quality and the depth of its musical explorations, reaffirming King Crimson's influence on contemporary progressive rock artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ladies of the Road sound like?
A sprawling, improvisational journey blending art rock and jazz elements with complex arrangements and deep emotional resonance. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Ladies of the Road by King Crimson notable?
This album stands out for its unique compilation of live material, showcasing the band's improvisational prowess and solidifying their reputation in progressive rock history. It received positive reviews for its sound quality and the depth of its musical explorations, reaffirming King Crimson's influence on contemporary progressive rock artists. Released in 2002, 'Ladies of the Road' is a posthumous collection of live recordings from King Crimson's early 1970s tours. This album came after a lengthy hiatus for the band following their last studio album 'The Power to Believe' in 2003, marking a retrospective phase that revisited their dynamic live performances.
Who is Ladies of the Road for?
Ladies of the Road works well if you're into dynamic exploration with resolution, wave-like pacing that ebbs and immersive journey through improvisation.
How many songs are on Ladies of the Road?
Ladies of the Road has 20 tracks, running approximately 113 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pictures of a City Standout 8:46
- 2 The Letters 4:42
- 3 Formentera Lady (abridged) Standout 6:41
- 4 The Sailors Tale 5:43
- 5 Cirkus 7:58
- 6 Groon 6:52
- 7 Get Thy Bearings 8:33
- 8 21st Century Schizoid Man Standout 8:57
- 9 In the Court of the Crimson King 0:48
Disc 2
- 1 Schizoid Man 1 1:44
- 2 Schizoid Man 2 4:46
- 3 Schizoid Man 3 3:12
- 4 Schizoid Man 4 5:15
- 5 Schizoid Man 5 6:22
- 6 Schizoid Man 6 3:56
- 7 Schizoid Man 7 5:13
- 8 Schizoid Man 8 3:18
- 9 Schizoid Man 9 5:01
- 10 Schizoid Man 10 3:23
- 11 Schizoid Man 11 11:42
Release Date
November 12, 2002
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
113 min 1 sec
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