The Great Deceiver
King Crimson · 1992
295 min · 47 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A sprawling collage of improvisation and intricate compositions that defy genre boundaries.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes wave-like pacing with peaks immersive improvisational listening experience
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'The Great Deceiver' captures King Crimson's live energy during a period of artistic resurgence. This album follows their earlier acclaimed work, 'Discipline' (1981), marking their return to the stage after nearly a decade. It showcases the band's evolving sound and lineup, featuring both classic tracks and extended improvisations.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock
The Great Deceiver is an album by King Crimson, released in 1992. A sprawling collage of improvisation and intricate compositions that defy genre boundaries. This live album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach and musicianship, often cited as a high point in King Crimson's discography. It reflects the band's significant influence on progressive rock, with tracks like '21st Century Schizoid Man' remaining staples in the genre, contributing to their legacy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Great Deceiver sound like?
A sprawling collage of improvisation and intricate compositions that defy genre boundaries. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes The Great Deceiver by King Crimson notable?
This live album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach and musicianship, often cited as a high point in King Crimson's discography. It reflects the band's significant influence on progressive rock, with tracks like '21st Century Schizoid Man' remaining staples in the genre, contributing to their legacy. Released in 1992, 'The Great Deceiver' captures King Crimson's live energy during a period of artistic resurgence. This album follows their earlier acclaimed work, 'Discipline' (1981), marking their return to the stage after nearly a decade. It showcases the band's evolving sound and lineup, featuring both classic tracks and extended improvisations.
Who is The Great Deceiver for?
The Great Deceiver works well if you're into dynamic exploration of soundscapes, wave-like pacing with peaks and immersive improvisational listening experience.
How many songs are on The Great Deceiver?
The Great Deceiver has 47 tracks, running approximately 295 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Walk On… No Pussyfooting 0:48
- 2 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two Standout 6:24
- 3 Lament 4:38
- 4 Exiles 8:57
- 5 Improv: A Voyage to the Centre of the Cosmos 15:03
- 6 Easy Money 7:12
- 7 Improv: Providence 10:18
- 8 Fracture Standout 11:14
- 9 Starless Standout 12:03
Disc 2
- 1 21st Century Schizoid Man 8:26
- 2 Walk Off From Providence / No Pussyfooting 2:11
- 3 Sharks’ Lungs in Lemsip 2:31
- 4 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic 7:49
- 5 Book of Saturday 3:02
- 6 Easy Money 6:41
- 7 We’ll Let You Know 4:54
- 8 The Night Watch 5:17
- 9 Improv: Tight Scrummy 8:58
- 10 Peace: A Theme 1:01
- 11 Cat Food 4:36
- 12 Easy Money 2:20
- 13 …It Is for You, but Not for Us 9:10
Disc 3
- 1 Walk On… No Pussyfooting 0:58
- 2 The Great Deceiver 4:26
- 3 Improv: Bartley Butsford 3:12
- 4 Exiles 7:19
- 5 Improv: Daniel Dust 4:09
- 6 The Night Watch 4:39
- 7 Doctor Diamond 5:11
- 8 Starless Standout 12:25
- 9 Improv: Wilton Carpet 5:52
- 10 The Talking Drum 5:29
- 11 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two Standout 4:07
- 12 Applause & Announcement 2:12
- 13 Improv: Is There Life Out There? 14:49
Disc 4
- 1 Improv: The Golden Walnut 11:46
- 2 The Night Watch 4:37
- 3 Fracture Standout 11:51
- 4 Improv: Clueless and Slightly Slack 8:12
- 5 Walk On… No Pussyfooting 0:53
- 6 Improv: Some Pussyfooting 2:26
- 7 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One 8:16
- 8 Improv: The Law of Maximum Distress, Part One 6:31
- 9 Improv: The Law of Maximum Distress, Part Two 2:33
- 10 Easy Money 7:32
- 11 Improv: Some More Pussyfooting 5:53
- 12 The Talking Drum 6:02
Release Date
October 30, 1992
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
295 min 17 sec
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