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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- labyrinthine auditory explorations
- dynamic progression with resolution
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- intricate rhythms for attentive listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Masque 5:32
- 2 Masque 1:44
- 3 Masque 5:22
- 4 Masque 3:10
- 5 Masque 4:33
- 6 Masque 2:41
- 7 Masque 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 7:12
- 13 Ghost, Part 1 3:02
- 14 Ghost, Part 1 1:05
- 15 Ghost, Part 1 3:58
- 16 Ghost, Part 2 3:56
- 17 Ghost, Part 2 2:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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