Live at Moles Club, Bath
King Crimson · 2000
53 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
A dynamic fusion of intricate rhythms and improvisational flair, capturing the essence of King Crimson's live prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Discipline Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its complex time signatures and interlocking guitar parts, showcasing the band's signature style of disciplined chaos.
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Thela Hun Ginjeet — This track exemplifies King Crimson's ability to blend narrative lyricism with intricate instrumentation, creating a captivating auditory experience.
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Indiscipline — Indiscipline features a compelling blend of spoken word and powerful instrumentation, reflecting the band's innovative approach to composition and performance dynamics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures King Crimson's live improvisation and musicianship, offering a unique experience distinct from their studio work.
What we noticed
- Several tracks are interspersed with spoken word segments, creating a conversational atmosphere between the band and audience.
- The arrangement of 'Discipline' opens with a complex polyrhythmic pattern that sets a dynamic tone for the performance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- live energy from performance
- intricate layers to explore
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- engaging complexity throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward listening
- avoid lengthy improvisational pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Captures the band's live prowess, appealing to dedicated fans but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- Bath club atmosphere· live improvisational energy· progressive rock revival
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Live at Moles Club, Bath captures King Crimson during a period of revitalization after their reformation in the late 1990s. This album showcases the band's unique blend of progressive rock and jazz influences, drawing from both classic tracks and newer compositions as they continued to experiment with their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
- 1 Discipline Start here 5:57
- 2 Thela Hun Ginjeet 5:42
- 3 Red 6:11
- 4 Elephant Talk 4:45
- 5 Matte Kudasai 3:43
- 6 The Sheltering Sky 8:48
- 7 Indiscipline 7:02
- 8 Frame by Frame 4:58
- 9 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part II 6:37
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Frances the Mute
The Mars Volta
Shares an improvisational energy and complex rhythms, blending progressive rock with jazz influences.
In Absentia
Porcupine Tree
Offers a similar blend of intricate compositions and a live performance feel, with atmospheric depth.
The Inner Mounting Flame
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Captures dynamic fusion and improvisation, merging rock with jazz in an energetic live vibe.
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