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The review for King Crimson's album Lizard is currently under revision. It is slated to provide a detailed analysis soon, with an initial 5-star rating assigned.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
King Crimson
King Crimson is an English progressive rock band formed by Robert Fripp in 1968. The group is known for seminal late-1960s/1970s albums, frequent lineup changes, and a long-lasting influence on progressive, art and experimental rock.74 Reviews
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By Paolo
"Lizard is a synthesis of the entire record, an authentic crucible where all the different moments of the constantly evolving Frippian/Crimsonian inspiration merge."
"Fripp himself enlightens us on what the Crimson style is: 'I suppose Crimson is a way of life.'"
By hyeronimus
Robert Fripp conceives the daring idea of creating a mini-rock symphony in several movements, like a real classical symphony.
Lizard is a true musical gem that draws from both the rigid romantic tradition and the freer jazz conception.
By Hetzer
Lizard is one of the King’s greatest achievements as well as a progressive peak with no precedents or worthy heirs.
Fripp devotes particular care to the mellotron... becoming a sort of generator of emotions, a mechanical altar that evokes delirious visions of deep unease and sinister modern charm.
By madcap
A fantastic album that may not appeal to everyone, whose tracks won’t be used for advertisements, and that you won’t hum in the shower, but if you are patient, it will give you much more than you could have ever imagined.
Perhaps these weren’t even King Crimson.
By pier_paolo_farina
"Lizard is more fascinating, more exciting than I remembered!"
"These ‘difficult’ records deserve to stay in the homes of those who occasionally really listen to them, know their genesis, and place them in context."
