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Vrooom Vrooom

King Crimson · 2001

128 min · 26 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

A frenetic fusion of progressive rock and jazz, weaving intricate rhythms with haunting melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • immersive headphone detail hunting
  • cathartic full-volume release
  • engaging improvisational moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 13, 2001, 'Vrooom Vrooom' came during King Crimson's resurgence after a decade-long hiatus following the release of 'Thrak.' This live album captures the band’s improvisational prowess and showcases a reformed lineup that includes Adrian Belew and Robert Fripp, reflecting their continued evolution in the progressive rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Genesis· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 VROOOM VROOOM 5:01
  • 2 Coda: Marine 475 2:44
  • 3 Dinosaur 5:05
  • 4 B'BOOM 4:51
  • 5 THRAK 6:39
  • 6 The Talking Drum 4:03
  • 7 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 6:13
  • 8 Neurotica 3:40
  • 9 Prism 4:24
  • 10 Red 7:03
  • 11 Improv: Biker Babes of the Rio Grande 2:27
  • 12 21st Century Schizoid Man 7:37

Disc 2

  • 1 Conundrum 1:57
  • 2 Thela Hun Ginjeet 6:44
  • 3 Frame by Frame 5:12
  • 4 People 6:12
  • 5 One Time 5:52
  • 6 Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream 4:55
  • 7 Indiscipline 7:16
  • 8 Two Sticks 1:50
  • 9 Elephant Talk 5:14
  • 10 Three of a Perfect Pair 4:16
  • 11 B'BOOM 3:47
  • 12 THRAK 6:43
  • 13 Free as a Bird 3:03
  • 14 Walking on Air 5:35

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