King Crimson: In The Wake Of Poseidon (Vinyl LP)
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King Crimson spent 1970 as a studio band recording a single 'Catfood' & two albums - 'In the Wake of Poseido' & 'Lizard'. 'Catfood' was released in March, earning the band an appearance on British BBC TV flagship music show ''Top of the Pops''. ''Poseidon'' followed in May. While McDonald & Giles had announced their intention to leave in December 1969 & Greg Lake would depart in April 1970, Giles & Lake appeared on the single & album with Peter Giles (formerly of Giles, Giles & Fripp) & incoming members Keith Tippett, Mel Collins & Gordon Haskell - alongside Fripp & Sinfield. As a result, the album shares some similarities in approach & sound to their debut ''In the Court of the Crimson King'' & has been a firm favourite among fans of the band since its initial release.Though working with a transitional lineup the album sounds remarkably cohesive. Like the debut album ''Poseidon'' was self produced & displayed an increased confidence in the use of the recording studio. The breadth of material recorded is even broader than the debut. The short 'Peace' appears in 3 different settings bookending the album's longer tracks. One of the band's prettiest ballads 'Cadence & Cascade' leads into the powerful title track, while the album version of 'Catfood' is followed by 'The DevilOs Triangle' an ambitious sound collage that seems to owe more to contemporary classical & free jazz roots than any form of rock music. The short burst of ''In the Court of the Crimson King'' in the final part of the track eerily anticipates modern sampling techniques. Upon release, ''Poseidon'' reached No. 4 in the UK album chart - one position higher than their debut, & the highest chart placing the band enjoyed in Britain.Features:* 200g Super-Heavyweight Vinyl* Import LP* Newly cut from Robert Fripp approved masters* Reprint of Original Stunning Gatefold Sleeve* Limited Time MP3 Code for access to download transfer of an original 1970 pressingRobert Fripp: guitar, mellotron & devices Greg Lake: vocals Michael Giles: drums Peter Giles: bass Keith Tippett: piano Mel Colins: saxes & flute Gordon Haskell: vocal Peter Sinfield: words Side 1:1. Peace: A Beginning2. Pictures of a City3. Cadence & Cascade4. In The Wake of PoseidonSide 2: 1. Peace: A Theme2. Cat Food3. The Devil's Triangle Including:a) Merday Mornb) Hand of Sceironc) Garden of Worm4. Peace: An EndBonus MaterialCodes for MP3 downloads of the original transfer the 1970 pressing.
King Crimson spent 1970 as a studio band recording a single 'Catfood' & two albums - 'In the Wake of Poseido' & 'Lizard'. 'Catfood' was released in March, earning the band an appearance on British BBC TV flagship music show ''Top of the Pops''. ''Poseidon'' followed in May. While McDonald & Giles had announced their intention to leave in December 1969 & Greg Lake would depart in April 1970, Giles & Lake appeared on the single & album with Peter Giles (formerly of Giles, Giles & Fripp) & incoming members Keith Tippett, Mel Collins & Gordon Haskell - alongside Fripp & Sinfield. As a result, the album shares some similarities in approach & sound to their debut ''In the Court of the Crimson King'' & has been a firm favourite among fans of the band since its initial release.Though working with a transitional lineup the album sounds remarkably cohesive. Like the debut album ''Poseidon'' was self produced & displayed an increased confidence in the use of the recording studio. The breadth of material recorded is even broader than the debut. The short 'Peace' appears in 3 different settings bookending the album's longer tracks. One of the band's prettiest ballads 'Cadence & Cascade' leads into the powerful title track, while the album version of 'Catfood' is followed by 'The DevilOs Triangle' an ambitious sound collage that seems to owe more to contemporary classical & free jazz roots than any form of rock music. The short burst of ''In the Court of the Crimson King'' in the final part of the track eerily anticipates modern sampling techniques. Upon release, ''Poseidon'' reached No. 4 in the UK album chart - one position higher than their debut, & the highest chart placing the band enjoyed in Britain.Features:* 200g Super-Heavyweight Vinyl* Import LP* Newly cut from Robert Fripp approved masters* Reprint of Original Stunning Gatefold Sleeve* Limited Time MP3 Code for access to download transfer of an original 1970 pressingRobert Fripp: guitar, mellotron & devices Greg Lake: vocals Michael Giles: drums Peter Giles: bass Keith Tippett: piano Mel Colins: saxes & flute Gordon Haskell: vocal Peter Sinfield: words Side 1:1. Peace: A Beginning2. Pictures of a City3. Cadence & Cascade4. In The Wake of PoseidonSide 2: 1. Peace: A Theme2. Cat Food3. The Devil's Triangle Including:a) Merday Mornb) Hand of Sceironc) Garden of Worm4. Peace: An EndBonus MaterialCodes for MP3 downloads of the original transfer the 1970 pressing.