King Crimson - Earthbound, 30th Anniversary Edition - HDCD (Repost by request)

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King Crimson: Robert Fripp, John Wetton, David Cross, Bill Bruford. Originally released in 1972, the first King Crimson live album was an anomaly in the band's career, with its often chaotic interpretations of Crimson favorites like "21st Century Schizoid Man" and "The Sailor's Tale." There are attempts at free jazz and funk on "Groon" and "Peoria," and while this version of Crimson differs wildly from later incarnations (the only member remaining after the tour on which these recordings were made was Robert Fripp), EARTHBOUND is an interesting artifact of the band's experimental early phase.
Originally issued in June 1972, "Earthbound" consists of highlights from Crimson's US tour from January to March of that year recorded on stereo cassette. Rejected for release by their American record company at the time due to poor sound quality, "Earthbound" was the first "official bootleg" issued by a major rock group. It must have come as something of a shock for fans of their meticulous studio output to hear such a raw, aggressive sounding band - such rawness would not find favour until the punk explosion of 1976/77. The stark nature of the album, signposted by the cover and carried through to the recording itself in all its audio verite glory, provided some essential clues as to what made Crimson such a vital live attraction on the circuit of the time. One track each from the band's 1st & 4th albums, a single b-side and two lengthy improvisations showed that the studio recordings were merely points of departure for the live band.

Tracklisting:

1. 21st Century Schizoid Man
2. Peoria
3. Sailor's Tale, The
4. Earthbound
5. Groon

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King Crimson - Earthbound

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