Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson
King Crimson · 1993
75 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
An eclectic blend of progressive rock and jazz-infused textures, showcasing King Crimson's innovative spirit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with resolution dynamic progression through tracks immersive headphone detail exploration
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson' serves as a retrospective compilation during a period when the band was exploring new musical directions. This album followed their 'THRAK' era and marked a moment of renewed interest in their earlier work through a fresh lens. At this time, King Crimson had solidified its legacy while introducing new sounds to a growing fanbase.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock
Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson is an album by King Crimson, released in 1993. An eclectic blend of progressive rock and jazz-infused textures, showcasing King Crimson's innovative spirit. This compilation is significant for its critical reception, showcasing tracks that span the band's influential career and highlighting their evolution in sound. It also features the Grammy-nominated track 'Sleepless', which underscores the band's relevance in both progressive rock and mainstream music at the time. The album's release helped introduce a new generation to King Crimson's complex musical narratives. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson sound like?
An eclectic blend of progressive rock and jazz-infused textures, showcasing King Crimson's innovative spirit. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson by King Crimson notable?
This compilation is significant for its critical reception, showcasing tracks that span the band's influential career and highlighting their evolution in sound. It also features the Grammy-nominated track 'Sleepless', which underscores the band's relevance in both progressive rock and mainstream music at the time. The album's release helped introduce a new generation to King Crimson's complex musical narratives. Released in 1993, 'Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson' serves as a retrospective compilation during a period when the band was exploring new musical directions. This album followed their 'THRAK' era and marked a moment of renewed interest in their earlier work through a fresh lens. At this time, King Crimson had solidified its legacy while introducing new sounds to a growing fanbase.
Who is Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson for?
Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson works well if you're into wave-like pacing with resolution, dynamic progression through tracks and immersive headphone detail exploration.
How many songs are on Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson?
Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson has 14 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 21st Century Schizoid Man Standout 7:20
- 2 Epitaph 8:45
- 3 In the Court of the Crimson King (abridged) Standout 7:21
- 4 Cat Food (abridged) 2:45
- 5 Ladies of the Road 5:31
- 6 Starless (abridged) 4:36
- 7 Red 6:16
- 8 Fallen Angel 6:01
- 9 Elephant Talk 4:43
- 10 Frame by Frame 5:08
- 11 Matte Kudesai 3:47
- 12 Heartbeat 3:54
- 13 Three of a Perfect Pair 4:11
- 14 Sleepless Standout 5:22
Release Date
January 1, 1993
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
75 min 46 sec
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