I see many collectors and even King Crimson fans neglecting this record today. It's a pity they miss so much good music. It has been criticized for being too diverse and lacking a common thread. Maybe, but you can also see it as an assorted buffet with many tasty dishes. Two remakes of Peter Gabriel songs - "Exposure" and "Here Comes The Flood". "Urban Landscape and "Water Music" reminds of Eno's Discreet project. There's a furious punk rocker - "You Burn Me Up I'm A Cigarette" - and also a few that would have fitted Crimsons "Red" LP - e.g. "Breathless" sounding exactly like an outtake from the old group. All very well done with tons of smashing guitars. Not something you listen to in a row, more a bouquet of top numbers where you can pick out a favorite every now and then. Apart from John Wetton in a consulting role non of Fripp's former band mates participated. The staff consisted of latter-day collaborators Peter Gabriel, Daryl Hall and Brian Eno plus a star cast including Phil Collins (Genesis), Peter Hammill (Van Der Graf Generator), Terre Roch (The Roches), Barry Andrews (XTC) and session musicians Sid McGinnis, Tony Levin and Jerry Marotta among others. This 1979 issue was the first of three editions. It was remixed in 1983 and re-released as such 1985 having different takes for some of the tracks (EG/Virgin EGLP 41). The 2006 2-disc CD has cuts from both those editions plus a third version (Discipline Global Mobile DMG 0602). First UK had label as shown here, glossy cover and picture/lyric inner. (ÄNÖ*)(KYK*)
What an intense, varied album! I remember buying this in 1979. I listened to it a lot! Listened to it again one time in recent years and felt that it totally stood the test of time and might well be even better than I thought in '79. Recently bought the LP used, again! Just a few weeks ago in fact. (No longer having had it.) :D :D :D
You're absolutely right. I've also had it to and from since the eighties, but every time I get a new copy I'm amazed it hasn't aged a bit. Work well done never get old :)
What an intense, varied album! I remember buying this in 1979. I listened to it a lot! Listened to it again one time in recent years and felt that it totally stood the test of time and might well be even better than I thought in '79. Recently bought the LP used, again! Just a few weeks ago in fact. (No longer having had it.) :D :D :D
SvaraRaderaYou're absolutely right. I've also had it to and from since the eighties, but every time I get a new copy I'm amazed it hasn't aged a bit. Work well done never get old :)
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