The Deception of the Thrush: A Beginners' Guide to ProjeKcts
King Crimson · 1999
72 min · 17 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
Experimental soundscapes merge with intricate rhythms, creating a labyrinthine auditory experience of avant-garde rock.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its experimental nature and received critical attention for its innovative approach, further solidifying King Crimson's reputation in the progressive rock genre. It exemplified their influence on the avant-garde music scene and underscored their commitment to artistic exploration, contributing to their legacy as pioneers in the genre.
- Best for
- labyrinthine auditory explorations dynamic progression with resolution wave-like pacing for immersion
- Context
- Released in January 1999, 'The Deception of the Thrush' marked a significant moment for King Crimson as it showcased the band's ProjeKct series, which represented their exploration of improvisation and experimental compositions. This album followed their 1995 release 'Thrak,' reflecting the band's ongoing evolution and willingness to push the boundaries of progressive rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Soft Machine· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Masque Standout 5:32
- 2 Masque Standout 1:44
- 3 Masque Standout 5:22
- 4 Masque Standout 3:10
- 5 Masque Standout 4:33
- 6 Masque Standout 2:41
- 7 Masque Standout 6:19
- 8 4 i 1 5:56
- 9 2 ii 3 3:10
- 10 4 ii 4 5:37
- 11 Sus-tayn-Z 6:52
- 12 The Deception of the Thrush Standout 7:12
- 13 Ghost, Part 1 Standout 3:02
- 14 Ghost, Part 1 Standout 1:05
- 15 Ghost, Part 1 Standout 3:58
- 16 Ghost, Part 2 3:56
- 17 Ghost, Part 2 2:26
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