My first time seeing the Crims since '95 (Roxy, Atlanta, which I just purchased from DGM). First night, we were all the way over on the right, and were unable to see Fripp, but we sure could hear him! Second night, I was Dead Center. Sublime, gentlemen. In an age where so many groups just phone it in, here was an elite ensemble, re-inventing themselves (as they've always done!). It's a rare treat. I'd pay good money for official recordings (to accompany my Chicago purchase), but the recent...
Center Stage
As is often the case, when the Crims tackle a classic item in the back catalogue, they manage to imbue the piece in question with an energy and colour that renders it startling and different. It’s not just the lilting vocal/guitar duet from Jakko, aided and abetted by Tony’s harmonies, that grab the attention. There’s something about the addition of Mel on the main theme and the beat-crossing excursions from the frontline that makes this rather special. And if that weren’t enough then how about the way it swings like the clappers? There’s a laugh-out-loud finish here to savour as well.
- Robert Fripp - Guitar
- Jakko Jakszyk - Guitar, Vocals
- Mel Collins - Saxes, Flute
- Tony Levin - Basses, Stick, Backing Vocals
- Pat Mastelotto - Acoustic And Electronic Percussion
- Gavin Harrison - Acoustic And Electronic Percussion
- Jeremy Stacey - Acoustic And Electronic Percussion, Keyboards
- Chris Gibson - Mellotron, Keyboards, Fairy Dusting
