An innovative album that marks a new beginning for King Crimson
This album marks the beginning of Crimson's third period. With new members centered around Robert Fripp (guitar), it marks a departure from their previous album, Earthbound.
The opening track, "Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One," is an innovative fusion of various musical elements, including jazz, classical, free improvisation, and heavy metal. Jamie Muir's unique percussion style and David Cross's violin playing also contribute greatly to the album's distinctive sound. This album remains a milestone in progressive rock and is loved by many music fans to this day.
17 TRACKS:
1-1)
Larks' Tongues In Aspic (Part 1)
1-2)
Book Of Saturday
1-3)
Exiles
1-4)
Easy Money
1-5)
The Talking Drum
1-6)
Larks' Tongues In Aspic (Part 2)
1-7)
Larks' Tongues In Aspic (Part 1) (Alt Mix)
1-8)
Book Of Saturday (Alt Take)
1-9)
The Talking Drum (Alt Mix)
2-1)
Larks' Tongues In Aspic (Part 1)
2-2)
Book Of Saturday
2-3)
Exiles
2-4)
Easy Money
2-5)
The Talking Drum
2-6)
Larks' Tongues In Aspic (Part 2)
2-7)
US Radio Ad
2-8)
Easy Money (US Promo EP Edit)
Guitar, Mellotron, Written-By, Electronics - Robert Fripp
Mixed By, Producer - Robert Fripp (1-1 to 1-6)
Remastered By [24 Bit Remaster] - Robert Fripp
Producer - King Crimson
Drums - Bill Bruford
Remastered By [24 Bit Remaster] - Simon Heyworth
Violin, Viola, Mellotron - David Cross
Mixed By, Producer - Steven Wilson (1-1 to 1-9)
Bass, Vocals - John Wetton
Percussion, Performer - Jamie Muir
Engineer - Nick Ryan
Producer - Hugh O'Donnell
Liner Notes - Sid Smith
Design - Tantra Designs
Mastered By [Assisted] - Andy Miles (2) (1-1 to 9)
