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Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind

King Crimson

Album 2016

About this album

Sound: "A complex tapestry of progressive rock interwoven with jazz influences and intricate rhythms that challenge conventional song structures."

Where they were

Released on September 2, 2016, 'Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind' marked King Crimson's first studio album in over a decade. This album followed their 2003 release 'The Power to Believe,' showcasing a return to the band's experimental roots while reflecting their evolution through various line-up changes and technological advancements in music production.

Why it matters

The album received critical acclaim, being celebrated for its ambitious structure and innovative compositions. It charted successfully in various countries, demonstrating King Crimson's enduring influence in the progressive rock genre and solidifying their legacy as pioneers who continually push musical boundaries.

Essential tracks

  • "Radical Action (to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind)" — This title track encapsulates the album's theme of challenging mental constraints through its intricate arrangement and dynamic shifts, setting the tone for the entire project.
  • "Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One" — A reimagining of a classic piece, it showcases King Crimson's ability to blend complex time signatures with melodic elements, creating a bridge between past and present.
  • "Meltdown" — 'Meltdown' stands out for its frenetic energy and improvisational style, reflecting the band's jazz influences while pushing the limits of progressive rock composition.
  • "Level Five" — 'Level Five' represents a peak in the album's intensity, featuring intricate guitar work and powerful rhythms that demonstrate the band's technical proficiency and collaborative synergy.

Release Date

September 2, 2016

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One 10:36
  2. 2 Radical Action (to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind) 3:40
  3. 3 Meltdown 4:22
  4. 4 Radical Action II 2:27
  5. 5 Level Five 6:46
  6. 6 The Light of Day 5:49
  7. 7 The Hell Hounds of Krim 3:36
  8. 8 The ConstruKction of Light 6:24
  9. 9 The Talking Drum 3:48
  10. 10 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 6:39

Disc 2

  1. 1 Peace 2:05
  2. 2 Pictures of a City 8:14
  3. 3 Banshee Legs Bell Hassle 1:37
  4. 4 Easy Money 8:23
  5. 5 VROOOM 4:53
  6. 6 Suitable Grounds for the Blues 4:48
  7. 7 Interlude 2:20
  8. 8 The Letters 6:28
  9. 9 Sailor’s Tale 6:38
  10. 10 A Scarcity of Miracles 6:50

Disc 3

  1. 1 Red 6:28
  2. 2 One More Red Nightmare 6:00
  3. 3 Epitaph 8:41
  4. 4 Starless 12:14
  5. 5 Devil Dogs of Tessellation Row 2:58
  6. 6 The Court of The Crimson King 6:57
  7. 7 21st Century Schizoid Man 10:53

Disc 4

  1. 23 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 6:50

Disc 5

  1. 1 Threshold Soundscape 2:19
  2. 3 Pictures of a City 8:23
  3. 4 Peace 1:58
  4. 5 Radical Action (to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind) 3:42
  5. 6 Meltdown 4:22
  6. 7 Radical Action II 2:27
  7. 8 Level Five 7:05
  8. 9 Epitaph 8:53
  9. 10 The Hell Hounds of Krim 3:38
  10. 11 The ConstruKction of Light 6:29
  11. 12 A Scarcity of Miracles 7:00
  12. 13 Red 6:31
  13. 14 Suitable Grounds for the Blues 5:04
  14. 15 One More Red Nightmare 6:22

Disc 6

  1. 1 Backstage Adventures of the Crimson Kind 4:40
  2. 2 VROOOM 5:09
  3. 3 Banshee Legs Bell Hassle 1:39
  4. 4 Easy Money 8:28
  5. 5 Interlude 2:21
  6. 6 The Letters 6:27
  7. 7 Sailor’s Tale 6:47
  8. 8 The Light of Day 5:54
  9. 9 The Talking Drum 3:48
  10. 10 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 6:50
  11. 11 Starless 15:00
  12. 12 Devil Dogs of Tessellation Row 3:07
  13. 13 The Court of the Crimson King 7:15
  14. 14 21st Century Schizoid Man 13:26

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