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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • dynamic progression through tracks
  • immersive headphone detail exploration
  • reflective moments of intensity
  • evening listening for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 21st Century Schizoid Man 7:20
  • 2 Epitaph 8:45
  • 3 In the Court of the Crimson King (abridged) 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 5:22

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