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 Simply the best line-up April 13, 2009
Written by nickroperti
I do respect the complexity and virtuosity of all King Crimson line-ups from 1980 and beyond (including the projects) but I find myself falling in and out of love with this era while never tring 72-74 incarnation, which I believe is not only the best of the Crimson line-ups but quite possibly the best rock band to hit the stage in the seventies. If Fripp had not broken up KC and gone into isolation, I’m pretty sure it would not have been long before the masses would get wind of the incredible energy and musicianship of this incarnation and would agree with me. This Pittsburgh concert here is a wonderful example of the ambiance and stage presence KC had in the seventies. I love it! Unlike any of the next KC lineups, when I listen to this concert I feel the energy of a huge 70s concert venue packed with excited fans who could be there for Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Kiss, Queen or any other heavies of that period. As the crowd screams with with racaus exhuberance, I can almost smell the pot smoke in the air and the five minue pounding for an encore at the end of LTIAII is almost worth the price of the download. I think this lineup just had a certain presence lacking the other incarnations to come. Belew is a talented front man, but sometimes I tire of his cerebral, grinning guitar noodling. Wetton just seemed to take what he was doing very seriously and sang with heart and soul that I sometimes can’t always find with Belew.
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Posted by: DeVito
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Simply the best line-up Mon., Apr 13, 2009
Posted by: nickroperti
I do respect the complexity and virtuosity of all King Crimson line-ups from 1980 and beyond (including the projects) but I find myself falling in and out of love with this era while never tring 72-74 incarnation, which I believe is Read more
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In the Wake of Poseidon Sat., Apr 4, 2009
Posted by: Horyzont
The second album of King Crimson is, as first, the most importand album in history of progressive jazz-art-rock.
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Pittsburgh, PA April 29, 1974
Posted by: jogrant
Fantastic!!! THe type of show I’ve been waiting for ! Only second best to Central park or maybe just as good . THe set is longer so it just might edge Read more
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Extraordinary show Tue., Mar 24, 2009
Posted by: Goddard
A set full of energy. Great Music, Great Band! It would be magic to see them live, but I was yet to born :) Read more
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