The album showcases a band in transition, with a raw, improvisational energy that presaged their later minimalist work. It famously contains sections that were largely improvised in the studio.
- The album was recorded in the summer of 1973 at AIR Studios in London.
- The final track, "Providence," is a live improvisation recorded in Switzerland.
- The album reached number 11 in the UK Albums Chart.
King Crimson is an English progressive rock band founded in London in 1968. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative bands in the history of progressive rock.
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The Power to Believe2003
The Condensed 21st Century Guide to King Crimson2006
Absent Lovers: Live in Montreal1998
Ladies of the Road2002
Vrooom Vrooom2001
