In The Court Of The Crimson King

Today I've decided to go with one of the most influential Prog Rock albums ever. 'In The Court Of The Crimson King' is widely hailed as King Crimson's masterpiece and landmark album in the Prog Rock movement. Originally released in 1969 the album stands up to the test of time combining elements of rock and jazz and blending it into a wonderful Prog Rock album. King Crimson were in the company of Prog Rock bands such as Genesis and Yes after this albums release. The band continued to make incredible records up until the mid 2000's. This album is definitely a headphones record. Set aside some time, put on the big ol headphones and space out to this record.

I got into this band in two different ways. Some years ago during my first tour of St. Louis I saw Saxon live. They had just released their album 'Killing Ground' which featured a cover of 'In The Court Of The Crimson King'. They played the song live and it blew me away. I went and cheeked out the original version. And while I found it to be trippy I didn't really go much further than that. Some years later when I moved back to California my Dad asked me to track down a copy of 'In The Court Of The Crimson King' for him. I did and as soon as I gave it to him he threw it on the stereo and turned it to 11. This time around perhaps with my mind a little more open I realized what a great album this really was. I listened to it when I wanted a break from the heavier and darker stuff I was into at the time. Few years later once I moved to Arizona I started to seek out their other albums. Albums like 'Red' and 'Larks Tongue In Aspect' cemented my love for the band. Even the later albums were good. Amazing live albums too. Great band that more people should really listen to.

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