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Live at Fillmore East

King Crimson · 2004

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

A dynamic blend of improvisational jazz rock and haunting progressive melodies captured in the moment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • immersive live performance atmosphere
  • circular thematic exploration throughout
  • extended tracks for deep engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek predictable, steady rhythms

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Live at Fillmore East' comes after King Crimson's resurgence with their album 'The Power to Believe' in 2003. This live recording showcases the band's evolution and enduring influence within the progressive rock genre, while also serving as a historical artifact from their earlier performances in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The album offers listeners a chance to experience the raw energy of King Crimson's live shows during a pivotal time in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Court of the Crimson King (fragment) 2:36
  • 2 A Man a City 12:21
  • 3 Epitaph 8:03
  • 4 21st Century Schizoid Man 8:05
  • 5 The Court of the Crimson King (fragment) 2:16
  • 6 A Man a City 12:19
  • 7 Epitaph 8:31
  • 8 21st Century Schizoid Man 7:56

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