Live in Vienna (King Crimson album)
King Crimson · 2018
187 min · 30 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A sprawling exploration of complex rhythms and intricate melodies, capturing King Crimson's dynamic live energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- immersive long-form exploration
- live energy captured beautifully
- complex rhythms demand attention
- reflective moments of stillness
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise track lengths
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases King Crimson's revitalization and dynamic live energy in later years.
- Themes
- Vienna concert experience· political unrest· progressive rock legacy
- Career context
- Released in January 2018, 'Live in Vienna' showcases King Crimson during a period of revitalization following their 2014 lineup changes, which introduced new members to the band. This album marks a notable entry in their discography as it displays the band's continued evolution and commitment to live performance excellence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
- If this clicks, go next to
- Heaven & Earth — Continues the live energy with fresh compositions and a new sonic landscape.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Phaedra by Tangerine Dream — Shares a similar expansive soundscape and complex rhythmic structures, blending electronic and progressive elements.Third by Soft Machine — Features intricate compositions and a fusion of jazz and rock influences that echo King Crimson's dynamic approach.Close to the Edge by Yes — Explores complex arrangements and virtuosic musicianship, capturing a similarly adventurous spirit in progressive rock.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Pictures of a City".
Disc 1
- 1 Walk On: Monk Morph Music of the Chamber 2:31
- 2 The Hell Hounds of Krim 3:39
- 3 Pictures of a City Start here 8:40
- 4 Dawn Song 2:20
- 5 Suitable Grounds for the Blues 4:46
- 6 VROOOM 5:13
- 7 The ConstruKction of Light 6:36
- 8 The Court of the Crimson King 7:18
- 9 The Letters 6:14
- 10 Sailor’s Tale 6:18
- 11 Interlude 2:45
- 12 Radical Action II 2:15
- 13 Level Five 7:28
Disc 2
- 1 Fairy Dust of the Drumsons 1:42
- 2 Peace 1:54
- 3 Cirkus 7:32
- 4 Indiscipline 8:50
- 5 Epitaph 8:47
- 6 Easy Money 10:07
- 7 Devil Dogs of Tessellation Row 3:03
- 8 Red 6:41
- 9 Meltdown 4:16
- 10 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 7:00
- 11 Starless 13:03
Disc 3
- 1 Heroes 5:23
- 2 Fracture 10:56
- 3 21st Century Schizoid Man 13:07
- 4 Schoenberg Softened His Hat 11:45
- 5 Ahriman’s Ceaseless Corruptions 6:04
- 6 Spenta’s Counter Claim 0:58
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in King Crimson's catalog. Showcases King Crimson's revitalization and dynamic live energy in later years.
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