Larks' Tongues In Aspic
by King Crimson

But thank God, there's also Brufford, the most disciplined soldier in the squad, and he looks the most like a soldier, of course, an English one. He is always in full uniform, with a gun and at the firing point, he will protect everyone who happens to be near him. It will protect and comfort, you can hear it well in the last thing of the album - Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part Two, perhaps the most painful work in the entire difficult history of King Crimson. Actually, speaking of Brufford drums, ska is a very sensible and solid instrument, like a large transparent crystal that cannot be sawed with any file. He was like that at Yes. In the last Brufford record Yes - Close to the Edge, in the last composition - Siberian Khatru, in the very last seconds there is his last knock, brief and harsh, these are the words of farewell...

From Cargusbralem 11/25/2024 15:52 | #306248

It starts off with the least welcoming track and one of prog's most abstract specimens out there, but it does have some freakishly haunting moments which I really enjoy. In my opinion, the strongest moments on this particular album is when they jam out with more robust rhythms, such as in Easy Money.

Overall good album but pretty tough to digest.

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A difficult album to get into but worth it. Only one song I don't especially care for. The opening and closing title tracks are excellent!

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This is nowhere near the Court of The Crimson King, there are only two enjoyable tracks here for me - the two parts of title track. Songs here are too long and haven't got much substance in my opinion.

Part of me wants to give this album the perfect score. All the tracks are amazing. But I can't ignore the fact I dislike Wetton's vocals. As much as I love his bass playing, the vocals put me off.

Still a masterpiece. 9 out of 10.

From Jboy56 12/01/2021 16:29 | #276953

This album is Deep Prog. Not for the faint-hearted.

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I had seen them in 1971, had all of their albums (including Earthbound) and was excited when LTIA was announced. Bruford leaving Yes at their most successful? This ought to be exciting.
It knocked me out.
A friend complained that they were adjusting the volume controls on his stereo.
I saw them three times in the next year. Once with Slade.