Live in Detroit, MI
King Crimson · 2001
91 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A sprawling live performance blending intricate musicianship with immersive improvisation and dynamic shifts.
Why this album works
- Best for
- immersive improvisation with dynamic shifts patient exploration of musical landscapes wave-like pacing with peaks
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Live in Detroit, MI' captures King Crimson's lineup at a time when they were revitalizing their progressive sound. This album followed their 1995 studio release 'Thrak', showcasing a band that had undergone significant changes since the early '70s but retained their innovative spirit. The live setting allows for an exploration of both new and classic material, reflecting the band's continued evolution.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock
Live in Detroit, MI is an album by King Crimson, released in 2001. A sprawling live performance blending intricate musicianship with immersive improvisation and dynamic shifts. This live album serves as a significant document of King Crimson's ability to reinterpret their own legacy, earning praise for its raw energy and musicianship. It has been noted for its critical reception in various publications, reinforcing the band's status in the progressive rock genre while influencing contemporary acts that draw from their complex structures and improvisational style. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live in Detroit, MI sound like?
A sprawling live performance blending intricate musicianship with immersive improvisation and dynamic shifts. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Live in Detroit, MI by King Crimson notable?
This live album serves as a significant document of King Crimson's ability to reinterpret their own legacy, earning praise for its raw energy and musicianship. It has been noted for its critical reception in various publications, reinforcing the band's status in the progressive rock genre while influencing contemporary acts that draw from their complex structures and improvisational style. Released in 2001, 'Live in Detroit, MI' captures King Crimson's lineup at a time when they were revitalizing their progressive sound. This album followed their 1995 studio release 'Thrak', showcasing a band that had undergone significant changes since the early '70s but retained their innovative spirit. The live setting allows for an exploration of both new and classic material, reflecting the band's continued evolution.
Who is Live in Detroit, MI for?
Live in Detroit, MI works well if you're into immersive improvisation with dynamic shifts, patient exploration of musical landscapes and wave-like pacing with peaks.
How many songs are on Live in Detroit, MI?
Live in Detroit, MI has 10 tracks, running approximately 91 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pictures of a City Standout 9:03
- 2 Formentera Lady 9:08
- 3 Sailor’s Tale 5:59
- 4 Cirkus 9:14
- 5 Ladies of the Road 7:55
- 6 Groon 17:49
Disc 2
- 1 21st Century Schizoid Man Standout 13:21
- 2 Mars 13:22
- 3 In the Court of the Crimson King Standout 3:31
- 4 Lady of the Dancing Water (incomplete) 2:25
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
91 min 47 sec
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