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King Crimson - In The Wake Of Poseidon [30th Anniversary HDCD Remaster] (1970)

Genre: Progressive Rock

Although it's pretty clear that this is more or less a clone of King Crimson's auspicious debut, I think In the Wake has its merits. The jazzy "Pictures of a City" is a favorite of mine, especially in concert recordings which feature the blazing sax lines of Mel Collins. The version on this studio album is much tamer, with a much less interesting middle instrumental section, but it's still a step forward for the band. "Cadence and Cascade" is a ballad (a la "I Talk to the Wind"), but a nice one; and while the title track is an obvious comparison to "Epitaph" or "The Court", and is equally pretentious and mellotron-soaked, I think it's a very nice piece overall (I particularly like the drumming) and I find it easy to forgive it its weaknesses. In fact, I think "In the Wake" has a grandeur missing from either of the mellotron epics on the debut. "Cat Food" is an obvious winner, a crazy tune accentuated by Keith Tippett's bizarre piano runs. "The Devil's Triangle" is something I feel I might really like had I patience to wade through it, but most of the time I don't. The dementia and noise present on this track is a complete change from the melodic niceness of the rest of the album, and though it's refreshing, it's also very grating. Overall, then, In the Wake is an uneven but still enjoyable transitional release, and I don't hesitate much in recommending it. ~ Review by Brandon Wu @ Buy Book at Lowest Price on Amazon

This album gets unfairly panned. Yes, it closely follows the formula of the previous album, but it stands on its own. I could even agree with many arguments as to why other albums are superior. There is one fact I can't argue with. This CD finds its way to my stereo more than any other KC creation. Why do I find it so appealing? It could be that I let it stand on its own. It also could be that in many ways, it improves on the debut. The Idea of the "Peace" theme, helps to tie it together. "Cadence and Cascade" could be slightly more beautiful than "I talk to the Wind." "The Devil's Triangle" is far more successful, as controlled experimentation, than "Moonchild."

But, in the long run, all this doesn't really matter. This is a pleasure to listen to. They even inject some humor with "Cat Food" (don't be fooled, this is track is also a musical extravaganza). All of it is played with the excellence, and creativity you would expect from this group of pioneers. It takes you through every mood imaginable, and in the end you feel refreshed. It is an apt title, as you could liken it to a voyage over varied seas.

I love this band, and the earlier output should not be missed. Don't listen to the hype. Do yourself a favor, and judge it for yourself. You might be pleasantly surprised. ~ Review by H.T. Riekels @

Tracklisting:

1. Peace - A Beginning (0:51)

2. Pictures of a City (Including 42nd at Treadmill) (8:01)

3. Cadence and Cascade (4:38)

4. In the Wake of Poseidon (incl. Libra's Theme) (7:57)

5. Peace - A Theme (1:15)

6. Cat Food (4:55)

7. The Devil's Triangle (11:35)

- a) Mesday Morn

- b) Hand of Sceiron

- c) Garden of Worm

8. Peace - An End (1:52)

Total Time: 41:03

Line-Up:

- Robert Fripp / guitar, mellotron, devices

- Greg Lake / vocals

- Michael Giles / drums

- Peter Giles / bass

- Keith Tippett / piano

- Mel Collins / saxes, flute

- Gordon Haskell / vocals on 'Cadence And Cascade'

- Peter Sinfield / words

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Rating:
2.5 out of 5 by Book123