Live in Chicago
King Crimson · 2017
153 min · 21 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
An expansive exploration of progressive rock intricacies, blending improvisation with meticulously crafted compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- wave-like pacing and intensity
- immersive two-half listening experience
- exploratory improvisation moments
- captivating live performance energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Captures King Crimson's renewed creativity and reinterpretation of their classics.
- Themes
- Chicago improvisation· progressive rock resurgence· 21st-century dissonance
- Career context
- When 'Live in Chicago' was released in 2017, King Crimson was experiencing a resurgence following their reformation in 2013. This album captures the band during a period marked by renewed creative energy and a focus on live performances, showcasing their dynamic evolution as a touring entity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
- If this clicks, go next to
- Meltdown: Live in Mexico City — Continues the live experience with fresh improvisations and energy.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Frances the Mute by The Mars Volta — Shares an expansive approach to progressive rock with intricate compositions and improvisational flair.Lonerism by Tame Impala — Explores psychedelic soundscapes with a modern twist, blending meticulous production and improvisational elements.In Absentia by Porcupine Tree — Combines progressive rock intricacies with a dark atmosphere and dynamic live performance energy.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One".
Disc 1
- 1 Bellscape & Orchestral Werning 2:29
- 2 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One Start here 9:28
- 3 Neurotica 4:54
- 4 The Errors 4:53
- 5 Cirkus 7:34
- 6 The Lizard Suite 11:21
- 7 Fallen Angel 5:59
- 8 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 7:10
- 9 Islands 9:58
- 10 Pictures of a City 9:53
Disc 2
- 1 Indiscipline 8:17
- 2 The ConstruKction of Light 6:19
- 3 Easy Money 9:34
- 4 The Letters 6:43
- 5 Interlude 2:24
- 6 Meltdown 4:22
- 7 Radical Action II 2:28
- 8 Level Five 7:04
- 9 Starless 14:14
- 10 Heroes 4:27
- 11 21st Century Schizoid Man 13:53
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in King Crimson's catalog. Captures King Crimson's renewed creativity and reinterpretation of their classics.
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