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In the Court of the Crimson King

King Crimson · 1969

• Zone: Surface (level 1 of 5)
• Genre: Rock, Progressive rock
• Mood: grandiose, dark, ominous
• Sound: symphonic, mellotron-driven, jazz-influenced

In the Court of the Crimson King effectively launched progressive rock. The opening track is a chaotic mix of avant-garde rock and jazz. The album broke the convention of blues-based pop that dominated rock up until that point.

Track list

1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (including 'Mirrors')
2. I Talk to the Wind
3. Epitaph (including 'March for No Reason' and 'Tomorrow and Tomorrow')
4. Moonchild (including 'The Dream' and 'The Illusion')
5. The Court of the Crimson King (including 'The Return of the Fire Witch' and 'The Dance of the Puppets')