What does The Power to Believe sound like?

A complex tapestry of progressive rock intricately woven with jazz and electronic textures. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock. Start with "Level Five".

Is The Power to Believe a good place to start with King Crimson?

Yes, The Power to Believe is recommended as a starting point for new King Crimson listeners. A complex tapestry of progressive rock intricately woven with jazz and electronic textures. By the time 'The Power to Believe' was released in 2003, King Crimson was in a phase of artistic resurgence, marking their first studio album in six years since 'Thrak'. This release showcased a lineup featuring Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew, continuing to push the boundaries of their sound while integrating modern influences.

Who is The Power to Believe for?

The Power to Believe works well if you're into dynamic progression with resolution, wave-like pacing that captivates and immersive listening for deep focus.

How many songs are on The Power to Believe?

The Power to Believe has 11 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

The Power to Believe

King Crimson · 2003

51 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

A complex tapestry of progressive rock intricately woven with jazz and electronic textures.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic progression with resolution
wave-like pacing that captivates
immersive listening for deep focus
thought-provoking themes throughout
structured journey with varied intensity

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Showcases innovative sound and themes, marking a high point in their artistic evolution.
Themes: modern existentialism· electronic soundscapes
Career context: By the time 'The Power to Believe' was released in 2003, King Crimson was in a phase of artistic resurgence, marking their first studio album in six years since 'Thrak'. This release showcased a lineup featuring Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew, continuing to push the boundaries of their sound while integrating modern influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa
If this clicks, go next to: Eyes Wide Open — Continues the complex textures and themes from The Power to Believe.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: In Absentia by Porcupine Tree — Explores complex song structures with a blend of progressive rock and atmospheric textures.

De-Loused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta — Combines intricate musicianship with jazz-inflected rock and surreal lyrical themes.

Hail to the Thief by Radiohead — Shares a dense sonic palette with a mix of electronic elements and introspective lyrics.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Level Five".

1 The Power to Believe I: A Cappella 0:44
2 Level Five Start here 7:17
3 Eyes Wide Open 4:08
4 Elektrik 7:59
5 Facts of Life (intro) 1:38
6 Facts of Life 5:05
7 The Power to Believe II 7:43
8 Dangerous Curves 6:42
9 Happy With What You Have to Be Happy With 3:17
10 The Power to Believe III 4:09
11 The Power to Believe IV: Coda 2:29

What to play next

This album is considered a Critical Peak in King Crimson's catalog. Showcases innovative sound and themes, marking a high point in their artistic evolution.

Listen next

Eyes Wide Open

2003

Continues the complex textures and themes from The Power to Believe.

Go back to

the construKction of light

2000

Precedes it with a similar blend of progressive rock and intricate soundscapes.

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