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Contents: [SHM-CD] King Crimson's final studio album. The heavy sound of their Nouveau Metal era explodes! Responding to requests for a more affordable SHM-CD format, later King Crimson albums are back! King Crimson, who were active for half a century, released this album in 2003 as their final studio recording. At a time when they were receiving respect from alternative bands and their sound had become even heavier, this album was created in line with the "Nouveau Metal" direction advocated by Fripp. This is part 5 of the "Larks' Tongues in Aspic" series, and highlights include "Level Five," which has been a main song performed many times on King Crimson's large-scale tours since 2014; "Dangerous Curves," a heavy track with a bolero motif carried over from early King Crimson; "Electric," which has a stark contrast between its gentle intro and development section; and "The Power to Believe," an evolution of "Deception of Thrash." The contrast between these instrumental tracks and Belew's vocal tracks, which pioneered the "Nuovo Metal" direction, is also a must-listen. While there is interest in the work, later items that tend to be avoided due to the high price of paper jackets are now available in a jewel case with the same high-quality SHM-CD format, making them more affordable. The master uses the latest stereo mix released in 2019. SHM-CD with new liner notes. Original release 2003. Media reviews and more. King Crimson, who have been active for half a century. Released in 2003, this album was their last studio recording. At a time when the band's sound had become heavier, drawing respect from alternative bands, it was created in line with Fripp's "Nuovo Metal" direction. Part 5 of the "Larks' Tongues in Aspic" series, it features "Level Five," a track frequently performed as a main piece on King Crimson's large-scale tours since 2014; "Dangerous Curves," a heavy track with a bolero motif carried over from early King Crimson; "Electric," with its stark contrast between its gentle intro and development; and "The Power to Believe," an evolution of "Deception of Thrash." The album also offers a compelling contrast between these instrumental tracks and Belew's vocals, which pioneered the "Nuovo Metal" direction. (C)RS
