the construKction of light
King Crimson · 2000
58 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
Complex time signatures and intricate melodies intertwine with dense, atmospheric soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for deep focus
- dynamic exploration of intricate melodies
- thought-provoking lyrics for introspection
- immersive soundscapes for late nights
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album showcases King Crimson's continued ambition and relevance in progressive music.
- Themes
- fractured identities· artistic evolution· neon-lit disillusionment
- Career context
- Released on May 23, 2000, 'the construKction of light' is King Crimson's thirteenth studio album, marking their first release in over a decade since 'Thrak' (1995). At this point, the band was revitalizing their sound with a lineup that included guitar virtuoso Adrian Belew and bassist Tony Levin, showcasing their continuous evolution in the progressive rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
- If this clicks, go next to
- Heavy ConstruKction — This album continues the complex soundscapes and intricate musicianship found in the current album.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Lateralus by Tool — Shares complex time signatures and philosophical lyrics with intricate musical structures.In Absentia by Porcupine Tree — Explores atmospheric soundscapes with progressive rock elements and introspective themes.Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory by Dream Theater — Combines intricate melodies, dense instrumentation, and narrative-driven lyrics in a progressive format.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "ProzaKc Blues".
- 1 ProzaKc Blues Start here 5:28
- 2 The ConstruKction of Light 5:49
- 3 The ConstruKction of Light 2:50
- 4 Into the Frying Pan 6:54
- 5 FraKctured 9:06
- 6 The World’s My Oyster Soup Kitchen Floor Wax Museum 6:24
- 7 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part IV 3:41
- 8 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part IV 2:50
- 9 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part IV 2:36
- 10 Coda: I Have a Dream 4:51
- 11 Heaven and Earth 7:46
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in King Crimson's catalog. The album showcases King Crimson's continued ambition and relevance in progressive music.
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