The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume Two – 1981–2003
King Crimson · 2005
311 min · 65 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate melodies, polyrhythms, and cerebral lyrics that define progressive rock's evolution.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied energy cerebral engagement for attentive listeners explorative sessions with shifting moods
- Context
- Released in 2005, this compilation captures King Crimson's creative resurgence following their 1994 comeback album 'THRAK'. By this point, the band had solidified their reputation for innovative musicianship and genre-defying sound, reflecting on over two decades of influential work.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock
The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume Two – 1981–2003 is an album by King Crimson, released in 2005. A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate melodies, polyrhythms, and cerebral lyrics that define progressive rock's evolution. This compilation is significant as it showcases King Crimson's expansive influence on progressive rock and its various sub-genres. The album received critical acclaim and contributed to reintroducing the band's complex music to new audiences, while also highlighting their continued relevance in modern music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume Two – 1981–2003 sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate melodies, polyrhythms, and cerebral lyrics that define progressive rock's evolution. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume Two – 1981–2003 by King Crimson notable?
This compilation is significant as it showcases King Crimson's expansive influence on progressive rock and its various sub-genres. The album received critical acclaim and contributed to reintroducing the band's complex music to new audiences, while also highlighting their continued relevance in modern music. Released in 2005, this compilation captures King Crimson's creative resurgence following their 1994 comeback album 'THRAK'. By this point, the band had solidified their reputation for innovative musicianship and genre-defying sound, reflecting on over two decades of influential work.
Who is The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume Two – 1981–2003 for?
The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume Two – 1981–2003 works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied energy, cerebral engagement for attentive listeners and explorative sessions with shifting moods.
How many songs are on The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume Two – 1981–2003?
The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume Two – 1981–2003 has 65 tracks, running approximately 311 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Elephant Talk Standout 4:44
- 2 Frame by Frame 5:08
- 3 Matte Kudasai 3:46
- 4 Thela Hun Ginjeet Standout 6:27
- 5 The Sheltering Sky 8:23
- 6 Discipline Standout 5:03
- 7 Heartbeat 3:55
- 8 Waiting Man 4:27
- 9 Neurotica 4:49
- 10 Requiem 6:36
- 11 Three of a Perfect Pair 4:10
- 12 Sleepless 5:25
- 13 The King Crimson Barber Shop 1:36
- 14 Form No. 1 3:04
- 15 Bude 0:25
- 16 Potato Pie 4:34
- 17 Clouds 0:31
- 18 Einstein’s Relatives 3:08
Disc 2
- 1 Entry of the Crims 4:42
- 2 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part 3 (edit) 2:48
- 3 Thela Hun Gijeet 5:55
- 4 Matte Kudasai 3:40
- 5 The Sheltering Sky 10:32
- 6 Neal and Jack and Me 5:40
- 7 Indiscipline 8:10
- 8 Sartori in Tangier 4:22
- 9 Frame by Frame 3:56
- 10 Man With an Open Heart 3:41
- 11 Waiting Man 6:00
- 12 Sleepless 6:11
- 13 Three of a Perfect Pair 4:24
- 14 Discipline Standout 4:53
- 15 Elephant Talk Standout 5:02
Disc 3
- 1 VROOOM 4:39
- 2 Coda: Marine 475 2:42
- 3 Dinosaur 6:37
- 4 Walking on Air 4:38
- 5 B’Boom 4:12
- 6 THRAK 0:44
- 7 Fearless and Highly THRaKked 3:50
- 8 Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream 4:45
- 9 Radio II 0:43
- 10 The Power to Believe I: A cappella 0:43
- 11 Level Five 7:15
- 12 Eyes Wide Open 4:10
- 13 Elektrik 8:00
- 14 Facts of Life (intro) 1:39
- 15 Facts of Life 5:05
- 16 The Power to Believe II 7:45
- 17 Happy With What You Have to Be Happy With 3:31
- 18 The Power to Believe III 4:12
- 19 The Power to Believe IV: Coda 2:24
Disc 4
- 1 VROOOM VROOOM 5:04
- 2 Neurotica 3:40
- 3 Prism (abridged) 2:54
- 4 One Time 6:53
- 5 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part IV 10:47
- 6 ProzaKc Blues 5:28
- 7 The ConstruKction of Light 8:40
- 8 FraKctured 8:38
- 9 The World’s My Oyster Soup Kitchen Floor Wax Museum 5:50
- 10 Sus‐tayn‐Z 7:51
- 11 X‐chayn‐jiZ 4:19
- 12 The Deception of the Thrush 5:20
- 13 2 ii 3 1:57
Release Date
October 18, 2005
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
311 min 2 sec
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