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Neal and Jack and Me

King Crimson · 2004

141 min · 25 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

An immersive journey through intricate rhythms and cerebral melodies, blending art rock with jazz-inflected improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • immersive journey through rhythms
  • cerebral melodies for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing for attentive listening
  • patient unfolding of intricate layers

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Neal and Jack and Me' captures King Crimson during a phase of renewed creativity, following their previous studio album 'The Power to Believe' in 2003. This period marked a time of experimentation for the band, as they revisited and reinterpreted classic material while integrating modern influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Three of a Perfect Pair 4:30
  • 2 No Warning 2:19
  • 3 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part III 4:04
  • 4 [untitled] 5:04
  • 5 Thela Hun Ginjeet 6:00
  • 6 Frame by Frame 4:00
  • 7 Matte Kudasai 3:28
  • 8 Industry 6:56
  • 9 Dig Me 3:41
  • 10 Indiscipline 8:54
  • 11 Sartori in Tangier 4:16
  • 12 Man With an Open Heart 3:44
  • 13 Waiting Man 6:59
  • 14 Sleepless 5:58
  • 15 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part II 6:03
  • 16 Elephant Talk 5:04
  • 17 Heartbeat 5:24
  • 18 Waiting Man 8:34
  • 19 Matte Kudasai 3:37
  • 20 The Sheltering Sky 10:51
  • 21 Neal and Jack and Me 5:55
  • 22 Indiscipline 11:12
  • 23 Heartbeat 4:02
  • 24 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part II 7:04
  • 25 Sleepless (promotional video) 3:41

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