Album
Larks' Tongues In Aspic
1973 · Rock
39 collectors on Gatefold own this
Larks' Tongues In Aspic is a Rock album by King Crimson, originally released in 1973. On Gatefold: 187 pressings tracked, owned by 39 collectors.
About
Released in early 1973, <i>Larks’</i> represents King Crimson's <i>third</i> distinct lineup. John Wetton joins Robert Fripp as the finest singer since Greg Lake, while drummer Bill Bruford provides a kinetic power that serves the material elegantly. David Cross’ violin, viola, and flute (on “Exiles”) color the two-part instrumental title track and add an eerie sense to “Book of Saturday.” The bonus tracks further explore the chemistry among the players. Often considered the first part of a trilogy that features <i>Starless and Bible Black</i> and <i>Red</i>, <i>Larks’</i> is arguably the toughest for new fans to process (though “Exiles” is gorgeous).
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Part One13:36
- A2Book Of Saturday2:59
- A3Exiles7:37
Side B
- B1Easy Money7:51
- B2The Talking Drum7:28
- B3Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Part Two7:10
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Prog Rock
- heavy
- chaotic
- theatrical
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
This version has the following distinguishing attributes:
Pink-rimmed Island labels.
Rear sleeve has 'basing street london w11' beneath Island logo.
Rear sleeve has no printer credit at bottom.
Spine is pinched at both ends.
Original inner sleeve of this first issue may be either:
Some copies had an oval 'King Crimson' sticker on either their front sleeve or their shrinkwrap.
Rear sleeve:
Recorded at Command Studios, London - Jan & Feb 1973
A King Crimson Production for E.G. Records (David & Mark)
Publishing:
• EG Music Ltd./United Artists Music Ltd/Rondor Music/Yes Songs Ltd - A1, B2.
• EG Music Ltd./United Artists Music Ltd - A2, B1.
• EG Music Ltd. - A3, B3.
Runouts are stamped, except 'SARK.' on side A which is etched.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Bill BrufordBAND , DRUMS DRUMS
- David CrossBAND , VIOLIN, VIOLA, MELLOTRON VIOLIN, VIOLA, MELLOTRON FLUTE
- Jamie MuirBAND , PERCUSSION PERCUSSION PERCUSSION, INSTRUMENTS
- John WettonBAND , BASS VOCALS, PIANO BASS VOCALS, PIANO BASS, LEAD VOCALS
- Robert FrippBAND , GUITAR, MELLOTRON, EFFECTS GUITAR GUITAR, MELLOTRON
39 collectors on Gatefold own this · 187 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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