The Elements of King Crimson
King Crimson · 2015
132 min · 29 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A kaleidoscopic journey through King Crimson's evolution, blending intricate rhythms with haunting melodies and improvisational flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- kaleidoscopic journey through evolution
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
- immersive live performance highlights
- intricate rhythms and haunting melodies
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, 'The Elements of King Crimson' marks a retrospective compilation during a period of renewed creativity for the band, following their reformation in 2013. This album showcases both classic tracks and live performances from their extensive catalog, serving as a bridge between their storied past and contemporary explorations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Wind Extract 0:30
- 2 I Talk to the Wind 4:11
- 3 Cadence and Cascade 4:28
- 4 Cirkus (guitar extract) 0:14
- 5 Cirkus (live) 8:42
- 6 Hoodoo (extract) 0:22
- 7 Sailor’s Tale 6:12
- 8 The Talking Drum 6:42
- 9 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part I (extract) 2:35
- 10 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part I (extract, David/Jamie) 2:39
- 11 Fracture (live) 11:27
- 12 Fallen Angel (extract) (RF harmonics) 1:13
- 13 Fallen Angel 6:21
- 14 21st Century Schizoid Man (live) 8:26
- 15 Starless (extract) (Mark) 1:18
Disc 2
- 1 Discipline 5:02
- 2 Three Headed Doom (Part 1) 0:44
- 3 Neurotica (Manhattan) (live) 6:11
- 4 Neal and Jack and Me (extract) 1:43
- 5 Sleepless 5:18
- 6 Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream (recording session) 4:56
- 7 THRAK (live) 8:59
- 8 Venturing Unto Joy (edit) 1:11
- 9 The Deception of the Thrush (live) 7:08
- 10 Heaven & Earth (early edit) 7:43
- 11 Level Five (live) 6:43
- 12 The Hell Hounds of Krim 0:55
- 13 Separation (edit) 2:40
- 14 A Scarcity of Miracles 7:31
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