King Crimson

art rock, jazz rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock

United Kingdom Est. 1968

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Sound in a sentence: "A dense web of interlocking rhythms and jagged melodies creates an unpredictable yet immersive listening experience that demands both attention and reflection."

King Crimson matters for its audacious reimagining of rock music as a complex, immersive experience that challenges listeners to engage with sound on multiple levels.

King Crimson matters for its audacious reimagining of rock music as a complex, immersive experience that challenges listeners to engage with sound on multiple levels. The band's willingness to embrace dissonance and unconventional structures has not only influenced the progressive rock movement but has also carved out a space in which the genre can explore deeper emotional and intellectual territories, encouraging audiences to rethink their relationship with music. The band approaches songwriting with a meticulous attention to texture and form, often weaving intricate musical conversations that defy traditional song structures. This innovative spirit manifests in their use of improvisation and layered instrumentation, allowing each performance to evolve uniquely while maintaining a cohesive vision. Their collaborative ethos draws from various disciplines, merging elements of jazz, classical, and avant-garde traditions to create an ever-shifting sonic landscape. Lyrically, King Crimson often delves into themes of existential inquiry, inner conflict, and the human experience. Their writing balances between impressionistic imagery and reflective storytelling, frequently adopting a tone that oscillates between melancholy and introspection. This duality invites listeners into a contemplative space where emotions are explored rather than neatly resolved.

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Music Is Our Friend: Live in Washington and Albany

The Complete 1969 Recordings

Heaven & Earth

Meltdown: Live in Mexico City

Live in Vienna (King Crimson album)

Sailors’ Tales

Live in Chicago

Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind

Live in Toronto

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Rehearsals & Blows

Live at the Orpheum

THRAK

The Elements of King Crimson

The Crimson Projekct live in Tokyo

Starless

The Road to Red

Larks' Tongues in Aspic

In the Court of the Crimson King

Live in Philadelphia, PA, August 26, 1996

The Condensed 21st Century Guide to King Crimson

The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume Two – 1981–2003

Live in Heidelberg

Live in Brighton

Live in Warsaw

The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson – Volume One – 1969–1974

Neal and Jack and Me

Live in Philadelphia, PA

Live at Fillmore East

EleKtrik: Live in Japan

The Power to Believe

The Power to Believe Tour Box

The Champaign–Urbana Sessions

Eyes Wide Open

Live in Orlando, FL

Live in Guildford

Ladies of the Road

Live in Nashville, TN

Live at the Zoom Club

King Crimson Live in Hyde Park, London

Vrooom Vrooom

Live in Detroit, MI

King Crimson Live in Mainz

King Crimson Live at Plymouth Guildhall

Live in Berkeley, CA

Heavy ConstruKction

the construKction of light

Discipline: Live At Moles Club, Bath 1981

King Crimson Live at Summit Studios

Live in Central Park, NYC

Live at Moles Club, Bath

A Beginners' Guide to the King Crimson Collectors' Club

Nashville Rehearsals

Cirkus: The Young Persons' Guide to King Crimson Live

Live in Mexico City

The Deception of the Thrush: A Beginners' Guide to ProjeKcts

The Beat Club, Bremen

The Vrooom Sessions

The ProjeKcts

Live at Cap d'Agde

Deja VROOOM

King Crimson on Broadway

Absent Lovers: Live in Montreal

Live at the Marquee

Live at Jacksonville

Live at the Jazz Café

The Night Watch

Epitaph

Thrakattak

B'Boom – Official Bootleg - Live In Argentina

Thrak

Sleepless: The Concise King Crimson

The Great Deceiver

Frame by Frame – The Essential King Crimson