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DID YOU JUST SAY WHAT I THINK YOU SAID?

 Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 at 10:40pm by

court of crimson king

Whaddya mean you’ve never really listened to King Crimson before? Ummm….dude, we’ve known each other for a while and all, and you’re my friend, so I’m just gonna tell you straight up….that ain’t right.

You gotsa check this jam out….yeah yeah, I know–it starts a little slow, but it’s pretty, in like an elvish acid trip kind of way, nawmean? And then when it shifts gears, around the four-and-a-half minute mark, into that simple jangly guitar thing, and you know it’s just gonna erupt….holy jeez….and then when it does, and it’s so fucking ILL…

O M G

The first time I heard that guitar solo, my heart almost exploded.

Crimson, man–they’re like, the best prog band ever. It’s either them or Yes.

You’ve never heard Yes?

crimson - red cover

Get the fuck out of my car.

–KW

KING CRIMSON – “Starless”, off of Red (1974)

  • http://www.NYCMetal.com Sam

    KC is one of those bands who are a reason I try to play the way I do. Thank satan for that band.

  • http://www.searchanddestroy.com.mx Sergio Alvite

    Hilarious!

    By the way… WTF!!!! That ‘guy’ didn’t know King Crimson and Yes???? WTF!!!!

  • http://thecontrarianmedia.com the contrarian

    “Starless” has some of the best examples of tension (and very little release) in 20th century music. Such an important band.

  • Wayne

    Now that’s some great goddamn music right there.

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