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Contents: [SHM-CD Specification] Bonus Item: "Red" 50th Anniversary Artwork Magnet Type 1 (Front Artwork Square Edition) Celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Red," a massive milestone in progressive rock. This is the regular edition of the masterpiece compilation featuring highlights from the turbulent 1973 and 1974 tours leading up to "Red," with a special 50th-anniversary bonus! This popular live compilation, which has garnered overwhelming support from core fans to beginners among the numerous King Crimson live archive catalogs released, is now available in a regular edition following the discontinuation of the paper jacket format. The SHM-CD format is used again this time. This is the second volume of a spectacular live compilation combining the best parts of live recordings from 1973, recorded as part of the production of "Into the Dark," and 1974, when both the relationships and performances entered the red zone, transforming the band into a fierce improvisation unit heading towards disbandment! While the live versions of tracks from "Larks' Tongues in Aspic," "Dark World," and "Red" are certainly must-listens, the true essence of this compilation lies in the fact that it contains the best of King Crimson's improvisations, selected by Fripp himself after carefully reviewing the recordings and reflecting on their activities at the time! Also noteworthy is the inclusion of his self-selected best performance of "The Great Deceiver," the opening track from "Dark World," which was their latest album at the time of the 1974 tour, but was only performed for a short period. This is a concentrated compilation containing the best performances from the hottest era of King Crimson, who still reign at the pinnacle of progressive rock half a century later. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of "Red," an artwork magnet Type 2 (using a circular meter image) is included! Media reviews and more: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Red," a giant milestone in progressive rock. A masterpiece compilation capturing the highlights of the turbulent 1973 and 1974 tours that led to "Red," this is the regular edition with a special bonus for the 50th anniversary of "Red"! This is the second volume of a spectacular live compilation, combining the best parts of live recordings from 1973, which were recorded as part of the production of "In the Dark," and live recordings from 1974, when the band's relationships and performances entered the red zone, transforming them into a fierce improvisation unit and hurtling towards dissolution! (C)RS
