Tracklist: Larks' tongues in aspic, Part I Book of saturday Exiles Easy money The talking drum Larks' tongues in aspic, Part II

Band members: John Wetton - Vocals, Bass guitar Robert Fripp - Guitar, Mellotron, Devices David Cross - Violin, Viola, Mellotron Jamie Muir - Percussion & Allsorts Bill Bruford - Drums

Rating:
Crimson's fifth studio album, once again changes in the line-up, something to get used to in the history of King Crimson. However, basically this one would hold for 3 solid albums done in 2 years ('73-'74) (with very small changes though).
Anyways, like always the music of King Crimson seldom sounds alike from one album to another, this is no exception (not that I've heard the fourth album but nevermind). They've begun to travel back to the 'rock' part of their progressive rock, however don't expect anything you've heard before here. Technically this is one of their most advanced albums, while leaning on heavy rock riffs which should make Black Sabbath run and hide, the music tends to break out into long instrumental and experimental sections ala Fripp which might seem threatening "weird" or so at first listen before you really get into it. When you do, I think you'll see the genius of Robert Fripp just like I did. Do remember though, Crimson isn't all about him, every member's input is important, here too of course but the fact that everyone here are excellent musicians (especially the singer/bassist, John Wetton) doesn't make that a problem.







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