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Disciplined, varied, and often mind-blowing playing.
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BlenderCrimson's current incarnation combines the sounds of previous editions, especially the early math-rock of the mid-'70s and the deft, Talking Heads-redolent Ph.D-funk of the early '80s. [#14, p.138]
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You can hear the absolute precision, yes; but the head and hands have not left the heart and soul behind.
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MojoThis is a more consistent set, and, hopefully, a revelation for a few young metal heads. [Feb 2003, p.89]
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Fans of the mid-1970s lineup should find the most to enjoy on Power to Believe, as it not only finds King Crimson playing with muscular aggression similar to that period, but also revisiting the group improvisation that set them so far apart from other 70s prog bands.
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Q MagazineA melange of preposterously angular guitar exercises, accomplished balladry and portentous doggerel. [Mar 2003, p.111]
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It is the sound of apocalypse now.
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This material is as inconsistent as anything off their past few records, but when they do hit upon a good moment, it tends to be really good.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 22 out of 24
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Mixed: 1 out of 24
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Negative: 1 out of 24
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Sep 12, 2014
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HippieBoyFeb 12, 2007
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ChristopherBDec 9, 2003