Meltdown: Live in Mexico City
King Crimson · 2018
371 min · 64 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
An intricate tapestry of progressive rock that intertwines improvisation with meticulously crafted compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- intricate improvisational moments
- extended tracks for deep focus
- immersive live performance energy
- thought-provoking musical explorations
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, straightforward songs
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures a wide range of King Crimson's catalog, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Mexico City improvisation· progressive rock legacy
- Career context
- Released in 2018, 'Meltdown: Live in Mexico City' captures King Crimson during their ongoing resurgence, following the critically acclaimed albums 'Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind' (2016) and 'The Elements Tour' (2017). This live album showcases their evolved lineup and refined sound, marking a high point in their later career phase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
- If this clicks, go next to
- Live in Vienna (King Crimson album) — Continues the live performance energy with intricate compositions.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Close to the Edge by Yes — Both albums feature complex structures and rich improvisation in a progressive rock context.Hot Rats by Frank Zappa — Shares an adventurous spirit with intricate compositions and jazz-infused rock elements.Frances the Mute by The Mars Volta — Both embrace a psychedelic approach with elaborate arrangements and a sense of musical exploration.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Walk On".
Disc 1
- 1 Walk On Start here 3:46
- 2 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One 9:27
- 3 Neurotica 4:57
- 4 Cirkus 7:41
- 5 Dawn Song 2:19
- 6 Last Skirmish 6:10
- 7 Prince Rupert’s Lament 2:30
- 8 The Hell Hounds of Krim 3:42
- 9 Red 6:42
- 10 Fallen Angel 6:09
- 11 Islands 9:02
- 12 The Talking Drum 3:47
- 13 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 6:52
Disc 2
- 1 Indiscipline 8:19
- 2 The ConstruKction of Light 6:05
- 3 Epitaph 8:33
- 4 Banshee Legs Bell Hassle 1:39
- 5 Easy Money 9:56
- 6 Interlude 2:46
- 7 The Letters 6:12
- 8 The Sailor’s Tale 6:23
- 9 CatalytiKc No. 9 1:12
- 10 Meltdown 4:22
- 11 Radical Action II 2:28
- 12 Level Five 7:07
- 13 Starless 12:27
Disc 3
- 1 Peace – An End 2:13
- 2 Pictures of a City 8:21
- 3 Devil Dogs of Tessellation Row 3:10
- 4 Fracture 11:03
- 5 The Court of the Crimson King 7:03
- 6 Heroes 4:42
- 7 21st Century Schizoid Man 13:34
- 8 Discipline 5:29
- 9 Moonchild 2:24
- 10 Tony’s Cadenza 1:23
- 11 Jeremy’s Cadenza 1:05
- 12 Breathless 4:59
- 13 Cool Jam 2:31
Disc 4
- 1 Walk On Start here 3:28
- 2 Neurotica 4:51
- 3 Pictures of a City 8:23
- 4 Cirkus 7:34
- 5 Lizard (The Battle of Glass Tears – Part I – Dawn Song) 2:19
- 6 Lizard (The Battle of Glass Tears – Part II – Last Skirmish) 6:10
- 7 Lizard (The Battle of Glass Tears – Part III – Prince Rupert’s Lament) 2:26
- 8 Epitaph 8:31
- 9 Devil Dogs of Tessellation Row 3:09
- 10 Fracture 11:05
- 11 Islands 9:25
- 12 Intermission 0:45
- 13 Indiscipline 8:03
- 14 Peace – An End 1:56
- 15 Easy Money 9:55
- 16 Interlude 2:47
- 17 The Letters 6:13
- 18 The Sailors Tale 6:23
- 19 CatalytiKc No 9 1:13
- 20 Fallen Angel 6:00
- 21 The Talking Drum 3:48
- 22 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 6:51
- 23 Starless 13:24
- 24 The Hell Hounds of Krim 3:39
- 25 21st Century Schizoid Man 13:58
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This album is considered a Fan Favorite in King Crimson's catalog. Captures a wide range of King Crimson's catalog, appealing to dedicated fans.
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