Islands is a Rock album by King Crimson, originally released in 1971. On Gatefold: 163 pressings tracked, owned by 18 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Prog Rock
- lush
- serene
- pastoral
About
The title track of <i>Islands</i> is a melancholic trance that outlines a mood of unattainable tranquility. Sung by new bassist Boz Burrell, it’s a strikingly patient and uncluttered ballad, and one of Crimson’s most delicate moments. Elsewhere, the band seeks to provoke the senses, not least with the spiky, lurching groove of “Ladies of the Road,” which sounds like The Beatles attempting <i>Bitches Brew</i>. Robert Fripp’s sonic ingenuity continues to blossom on “Sailor’s Tale,” in which his sustained guitar notes melt into a small symphony of glassy groans.
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Tracklist
- 1Formentera Lady10:17
- 2Sailor's Tale7:29
- 3The Letters4:28
- 4Ladies of the Road5:34
- 5Prelude: Song of the Gulls4:15
- 6Islands11:56
- 7Studio Sessions (Bonus Track)10:52
- 8Ladies of the Road (Robert Fripp & David Singleton Remix) [Bonus Track]5:43
Credits
Performers
- Boz BurrellBASS GUITAR LEAD VOCALS BASS
- Harry MillerDOUBLE BASS FEATURING ACOUSTIC BASS
- Ian WallaceDRUMS PERCUSSION VOCALS
- Mel CollinsFLUTE BASS FLUTE SAXOPHONE
- Robert FrippGUITAR
- Robin MillerOBOE FEATURING
- Keith TippettPIANO FEATURING
- Paulina LucasSOPRANO VOCALS FEATURING VOCALS
- Mark CharigFEATURING TRUMPET
- Wilf GibsonORCHESTRA STRINGS VIOLIN
- Peter SinfieldFEATURING
- BozBASS GUITAR LEAD VOCALS
18 collectors on Gatefold own this · 163 pressings tracked on Gatefold