Center Stage

As is often the case, when the Crims tackle a classic item in the back catalogue, they manage to imbue the piece in question with an energy and colour that renders it startling and different. It’s not just the lilting vocal/guitar duet from Jakko, aided and abetted by Tony’s harmonies, that grab the attention. There’s something about the addition of Mel on the main theme and the beat-crossing excursions from the frontline that makes this rather special. And if that weren’t enough then how about the way it swings like the clappers? There’s a laugh-out-loud finish here to savour as well.
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Indiscipline
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Written by Andrew P Lester
My first time seeing the Crims since '95 (Roxy, Atlanta, which I just purchased from DGM). First night, we were all the way over on the right, and were unable to see Fripp, but we sure could hear him! Second night, I was Dead Center. Sublime, gentlemen. In an age where so many groups just phone it in, here was an elite ensemble, re-inventing themselves (as they've always done!). It's a rare treat. I'd pay good money for official recordings (to accompany my Chicago purchase), but the recent...
Written by Michael Yaeger
The (perfect) future has presented itself!
Please see review for the previous night as I try not to repeat myself. My 12-year-old-drummer Andrew (Drumson?) and I arrived for the second night in Atlanta. Greeted by Iona...bought more merchandise from Adrian...took another photo with Patricia Fripp. Then Robert came out and we were treated to more sister/brother banter. Robert asked Andrew how he liked last night’s show, then said something like "Young drummer, I saw you got Gavin's sticks". Next, another talk by David Singleton. ...
Written by Mark Layman
The Treat of a Lifetime
I was given the opportunity to see both Atlanta shows, and I thought it not possible to repeat what I witnessed on night 1. Man, was I wrong. Night 2 was just heavenly. I see a lot of shows, but ones like this come around rarely. Starting and ending the first set with LTIA was amazing. Other highlights were Level 5 and Starless for me, but then the whole night was a highlight. Just watching these guys play their instruments is so very satisfying. The sound they make is just pure exstacy.
Written by Anthony Samford
Nite 2 - Twice As Amazing
The second night of Crimso's Atlanta stay was superb. If Night One took us to third base, then Night Two took us all the way, baby. A hot date indeed. The crowd was definitely better behaved, though the one audient who made the unfortunate decision to take a flash photo definitely had an affect on the performance, as Fripp himself was onstage pointing at the offender, waiting for them to be removed before putting his attention back on his Epitaph leads, whose tones resonated with disappointment....
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