Album
Starless And Bible Black
1974 · Rock
33 collectors on Gatefold own this
Starless And Bible Black is a Rock album by King Crimson, originally released in 1974. On Gatefold: 142 pressings tracked, owned by 33 collectors.
About
Interweaving studio and live recordings, <i>Starless and Bible Black</i> is King Crimson’s most spontaneous, yet ferociously commanding, work. The title song takes shape out of a noxious haze, as Robert Fripp’s gooey guitar drips off John Wetton’s skeletal bassline. “The Mincer” and “We’ll Let You Know” locate a similarly burping, menacing iteration of funk. While the restless roar of “The Great Deceiver” splits the different between Black Sabbath and Celtic fiddle, the atonal, writhing funk of “Lament” anticipates Fugazi, Jesus Lizard, and math rock by two decades.
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Tracklist
- 1The Great Deceiver4:01
- 2Lament4:05
- 3We'll Let You Know3:39
- 4The Night Watch4:41
- 5Trio5:38
- 6The Mincer4:08
- 7Starless and Bible Black9:10
- 8Fracture11:13
- 9The Law of Maximum Distress (Including "The Mincer") [Bonus Track]12:49
- 10Dr. Diamond (Live 23 June, 1973) [Bonus Track]4:02
- 11Guts On My Side (Live Audience Recording 19 March, 1973) [Bonus Track]4:30
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Prog Rock
- layered
- brooding
- cerebral
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Original UK first issue, released in a matt fully textured gatefold cover with a lyrics paper inner sleeve printed on one side only.
Rough-textured Island pink-rim/palm-tree labels with centre groove.
A King Crimson Production For E.G. Records Ltd.
Produced for E.G. Records at AIR Studios, London. January 1974.
EMI pressing UK first issue with identical cover, but smooth non-grooved labels is Starless And Bible Black (UK 1974) (opens in a new tab).
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Bill BrufordDRUMS PERCUSSION
- David CrossVIOLA, VIOLIN, KEYBOARDS VIOLIN, VIOLA VIOLIN, VIOLA, KEYBOARDS
- John WettonBASS, VOCALS BASS, VOICE
- Robert FrippGUITAR, MELLOTRON GUITAR, MELLOTRON, EFFECTS GUITAR, MELLOTRON, ELECTRONICS
33 collectors on Gatefold own this · 142 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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