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King Crimson

Islands

Islands

SKU: CD16714 Barcode: 0633367400420
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Format: CD / Album with DVD

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  • Released Date: 04 Oct 2010

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

King Crimson's "Islands" is a bonkers voyage through the prog-rock seas, a 40th anniversary edition that feels as fresh and wild as ever. With a lineup that includes Robert Fripp on guitar and Mel Collins on saxophone, the album is a masterclass in virtuosic musicianship and experimental soundscapes.

From the moment the hauntingly beautiful title track kicks in, you know you're in for a ride. The atmospheric production, intricate arrangements, and abrupt shifts in tone keep you on your toes throughout the album's 7 tracks. It's like being on a rollercoaster with a jazz fusion soundtrack - unpredictable, exhilarating, and totally mind-bending.

Tracks like "Formentera Lady" and "Sailor's Tale" showcase King Crimson at their most avant-garde, with complex time signatures, intricate melodies, and mind-blowing instrumental solos. The band's ability to seamlessly blend elements of jazz, classical, and rock music is truly unparalleled, making "Islands" a timeless classic that deserves a spot in every music lover's collection.

So buckle up, dear readers, because King Crimson's "Islands" is a sonic adventure like no other. Grab a glass of your finest wine, put on your headphones, and prepare to be transported to a world where the rules of music are meant to be broken. King Crimson is back, baby, and they're here to shake up your world once again.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Formentera Lady
2. Sailor's Tale
3. The Letters
4. Ladies of the Road
5. Song of the Gulls
6. Islands
7. Islands (Alternate Mix)
8. Formentera Lady (Original Recording Sessions - Take 2)
9. Sailor's Tale (Original Recording Sessions - Alternate Mix/edit)
10. A Peacemaking Stint Unrolls
11. The Letters (Rehearsal/outtake)
12. Ladies of the Road (Robert Fripp & David Singleton Remix)


Disc: 2
1. Formentera Lady
2. Sailor's Tale
3. The Letters
4. Ladies of the Road
5. Song of the Gulls
6. Islands

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