In The Court Of The Crimson King

Good quality vinyl recording of a Rock Classic from the late 60’s early 70’s . Recommended

I bought this album when it was first released simply because I thought the cover was so brilliant - 1969 was quite a simple time really!!!However 36 years on I still listen to it on a regular basis and still remain surprised by how far ahead of its time it was. It is very easy to criticise the lyrics listening to the album in 2005 but in 1969 they were quite acceptable (if a little odd). Musically, however, it remains an album of the highest quality; although it has to be said that the self-indulgence of 'Moonchild' drags a little. The power of 21st CSM still shines through today and this is then followed by a total contrast in 'I Talk to the Wind' with some beautiful flute playing from Ian McDonald. 'Epitaph' has always been my personal favourite and rewards frequent listening. The title track is perhaps a touch over long but remains a joy to listen to. I am sure somebody listening to this album for the first time today would not find the whole album a treat but there is plenty there for everyone and as for me - it can take me back 35 years in an instant!!!

Defining Progressive Rock COLOSSUS of an album! SUPER, MEGA RECOMMENDED!Indispensable in any private collection as it offers so much you'll be surely surprised at the sheer perfection of this albu.Genuine, inspiring piece of art, so representative of an era in which Progressive Rock ruled the World!Dreamy, inspiring soul searching masterpiece. In this sublime music you'll lose yourself in a land of imagination in a source of inspiration you might have never have encountered before. Cocooned in a jaw dropping sense of curiosity and creativity this embraces the dream of a great generation, mindful of people who tried to change the world......And for a while they succeeded......... Embracing the aspirations of dreamy College and University students, displaying with musical notes all that was perhaps naive in those days of Student Unions, rebelling against the establishment, Student marching in protest at the injustices of Society, yet primarily belonging to a cry of help by the middle classes, as they wanted a happier life.Wow! You'll think right now! Slow down mate! This is only a music album, for Pete's sake!!!But is it? For a generation music was the Holy Grail of culture, a real way of measuring yourself with your peers, a real font of inspiration and a social get-together for most young people.ITCOTCC hugely RECOMMENDED!You just have to have it!Fully and genuinely deserving of the 5 stars rating............

Review is of the product - it assumes the music is known.In a word, great.Sound: One of the issues with vinyl reissues is that they often use digital masters, and as a result sound thin and harsh. The Earmark Sabbath reissues are a (horrible) case in point. Anyone convinced (as I am) that analogue is the gold standard and vinyl the best carrier for music, will rightly feel disappointed by such a practice. I am pleased to say tho' that this sounds like an all-analogue production. If it's digital, I'll be very surprised. Can't confirm the mastering process either way tho' through a web search. The 200g vinyl has no noise I can detect. Very nice pressing, in proper polylined inner, and a nice adaptation of the original pink 'i' label.Packing: The gatefold is well reproduced with quality printing on medium gauge card. Nothing particularly awesome here. Nothing wrong either!All in all this is a top job, and at well under £20 nothing short of a bargain. ITCOCK was by far KC's biggest so I guess there is no chance of 'Poseidon', 'Lizard' and 'Islands' being reissued in the same format, is there Mr Fripp? I for one serve notice that I would snap them up.

I seem to be going forwards then backwards in time with my King Crimson purchases! I started off with 'Red,' fast forwarded to 'Discipline,' then rewinded to this album. This album, and its iconic cover is one of the most revered and celebrated albums in prog rock, if not any genre and its price remains pretty high, but I got this when it was slighly cheaper than usual!Of the 5 tracks, 4 are classics, one...not so much, and comparing it with the other two albums I've mentioned, is surprisingly 'normal' in song structure - but that's only in comparison to the pretty complicated nature of those two albums.The title track and opener '21st Century Schizoid Man,' are probably the album's best known tracks, and its easy to see why. Great, odd riffs, a massive, epic sound and mix of instruments and very memorable melodies and riffs.Mike Oldfield seems to have cheekily 'borrowed' the melodies of 'Epitath' for his song 'Nuclear,' (its on the Metal Gear Solid V game and MO's 'Man On The Rocks' album). Seriously, the vocal lines are very similar sounding to me. Either way, this is a great song.This album loses a star because of 'Moonchild.' 2/3 minutes of a decent enough sounding song, then 9/10 minutes of...well, what sounds like the band members setting up their instruments to me! Many could argue that it is a rehearsed, well-timed and crafted free jam, but to me, it's just plain boring and aimless. You expect some long, drawn out section somewhere on a prog album, but you hope it has some point or takes you somewhere, sadly, this is plain filler to my ears and a plain waste of a recording.I assume this album has been remastered and has done so well I think. I don't have another copy to compare to, but its pretty loud for an album originally released in 1969!Though this album is many people's favourite KC album, I feel it is significantly inferior to both 'Red' and 'Discipline,' but of course that's just my opinion and taste for more 'to the point' music. Still a great album though and no doubt an essential purchase to all of the King's loyal subjects. 4 out of 5 songs ain't bad at all!

Great album great seller thanks