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 The Beast in Chicago! August 26, 2008
Written by Otohiko
They’re back and while there’s not much new content-wise on the plate, I wouldn’t be fooled for a second that this is the same KC that I saw 5 years ago!
I’ll concede that this is a band still looking for its ground - and having fun at it - and I really hope there are more chances for them to play live - and develop new material, since what we’re seeing here is definitely the birth of an absolutely devastating version of the band. I think the part of it that really needs to flex its wings a little is the Adrian-Robert duo - seems like it’s been a while for them in the Crim role (ProjeKct Six nonwithstanding). Robert’s current sound sizzles - he hasn’t grown soft; but I wish Adrian was let loose a bit more in all of this - it feels like he’s trying to, but he does get a little too concentrated in catching that interlocking-duo dynamic - which isn’t yet at the same level as it was back in 2003. But time will do it good again.
Tony and the new Gavin-Pat combo are on the spot - and they’re more than welcome. Of those, TLev is especially on the spot, just wow - he’s really redefining a lot of this material yet again. He crushes and crushes - a devilish and groovy bottom end that gives a completely new feel to the proceedings. You’d think he’d be a little intimidated between two guitarists and two drummers all around - but nope! It’s a dance for him through and through. He’s the one having the most fun in this band.
Please keep at it, crew! This is a band that has shown it can really give a new groove to the classics - and is begging for some new material now.
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Get this! Tue., Aug 26, 2008
Posted by: marsax73
I was ecstatic to hear Gavin joined the lineup and this recording is a testament to that decision. It’s great to hear some new arrangements and of course the double drumming adds Read more
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Music is Work! Mon., Aug 25, 2008
Posted by: Gilgamesh
Let’s just start off by saying that I am a fan of the music. I purchased this recording because I was curious to hear Tony Levin’s interpretation of Trey Gunn’s parts (not an easy task to Read more
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Awesome Show!! Mon., Aug 25, 2008
Posted by: metalgod666
Great live recording!! Killer performance, I can’t wait for this line up to make an album. All Hail The Crimson King!!
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King Crimson is back! Mon., Aug 25, 2008
Posted by: Caffieneman
This was an awesome show, Crim sounds just as good as they ever did. Definitely worth the price to hear from this great band again.
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KILLER! Mon., Aug 25, 2008
Posted by: HalJarvis
Get it if you attended any of the 2008 shows, get it if you WISH you could have attended any/and or all, of the 2008 shows. PERIOD. that is all, stop.It’s tasty.
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From a skeptic: SWEET Sun., Aug 24, 2008
Posted by: jacethecrowl
I was little weary of the song list here, like a warmed-over double trio set, but I was hooked from TCOL. I never thought I’d say that, because this song has always left me Read more
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Smiling about Chicago Sun., Aug 24, 2008
Posted by: theundercoverman
So, it was the drums all along. Putting two, mostly acoustic drummers together, with the usual guitarist’s wet dream of Fripp and Belew, and inviting Tony Levin to bounce around with his stick, in between the two happy couples, is Read more
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Excellent download Sun., Aug 24, 2008
Posted by: HarrySpade
The sound quality of this download is outstanding, despite a few buried guitar lines. The performance is loose yet driving, and it sounds like they’re having Read more
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Great warm up for NYC Sat., Aug 23, 2008
Posted by: magma2
Caught the NYC 17th show. Drove down from Virginia and well worth the effort. The last show of a very short tour of one of the best bands in Read more
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a disapointment Sat., Aug 23, 2008
Posted by: orrason
I have been reading the reviews of "great shows" and immediately purshased the live recordings. My favorite TCOL has to work to make me happy. It did not this time. The version here is very rusty, unthight and the important Read more
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