Red is a Rock album by King Crimson, originally released in 1974. On Gatefold: 160 pressings tracked, owned by 30 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Prog Rock
- heavy
- intense
- art school
About
In the context of King Crimson’s difficult career, 1974’s <i>Red</i> represents another career high point. The band strip down to the trio of drummer Bill Bruford, bassist/vocalist John Wetton, and guitarist/Mellotron man Robert Fripp, with a number of guests performing key passages. Each song qualifies as a classic, with the 12-minute closing epic “Starless” providing a catharsis that few pieces in Western music achieve. Mel Collins’ and Ian MacDonald’s saxophones are beyond sublime. Adding three bonus cuts, including the live Central Park version of “Starless," proves you can never have too much of a groundbreaking thing.
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Tracklist
- 1Red6:15
- 2Fallen Angel6:03
- 3One More Red Nightmare7:10
- 4Providence8:10
- 5Starless12:24
- 6Improv: A Voyage to the Centre of the Cosmos (Bonus Track)14:58
- 7Improv: Providence (Full Version) [Bonus Track]10:01
- 8Starless (Live In Central Park) [Bonus Track]12:03
Credits
Performers
- Ian McDonaldALTO SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE FEATURING
- John WettonBASS VOCALS
- Robert FrippGUITAR
- Robin MillerOBOE FEATURING
- Bill BrufordPERCUSSION DRUMS
- Mel CollinsSOPRANO SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE FEATURING
- David CrossVIOLIN FEATURING
- Mark CharigFEATURING
- Eddie JobsonPIANO VIOLIN
30 collectors on Gatefold own this · 160 pressings tracked on Gatefold