The Agora

King Crimson
West Hartford
4 Jul 1984

This has to be one of the most memorable Entry Of The Crims in the archive. Starting with a strident rendition of the UK’s national anthem, the notes transition into The Star-Spangled Banner, all of this sonic flag-waving is Fripp’s tip of the hat to the fact that the gig taking is place on America’s Independence Day.

Appropriately enough, there are plenty of fireworks bursting throughout this good-sounding audience recording. Aside from the furious Thela, Industry, and Dig Me hums and thrums with a pensive intensity, the latter track’s melodic chorus contrasts so dramatically with its rough-hewn and somewhat atonal verses.

It’s always interesting to hear the positive reaction to what is conventionally perceived to be ‘difficult’ music. Of course, that could be because throughout Crimson’s lifespan and numerous personnel changes, ‘difficult’ was always part of the deal and most people in the crowd on this, and other evenings along the way, are fairly well prepared for what’s heading their way. A great show.


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Very very murky and as Michael said, muddy. Great adjective for this show. Through the mud a great p...
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Below 'Bootleg' Average Sound (for club members only)
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I have every 1984 concert available, and everyone of them is excellent in performance--West Hartford...
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4th of July 1984 Celebration of US independance day.
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The entry of the CRIMS reminds me of another guitarist who was in London in 1969, and who said that ...
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