2013 Edition 2CD Reissue of 1974 Release!
The one that inspired everyone from Nirvana to Tool, a heavy mammoth of arecord, and one that was much overlooked at the time of its release.
Released in 1974 after King Crimson had ceased to exist, Red remains aremarkably powerful document of a group quitting at the top of its game. Thegrinding crunch of Red appears to anticipate much of the heavy metal scenewhilst the epic Starless brings together several strands of the groups musicalhistory.
Including powerful contributions from Ian McDonald, Mel Collins, David Cross,Mark Charig and Robin Miller, Red form what is arguably the definitive statementof the 70s period Crimson. Bill Bruford recently described the album in justfive words: Prescient, short and bass heavy.
The first CD features a 2013 stereo album mix by Robert Fribb & Steven Wilsonplus two extra Steven Wilson alternate takes / mixes from the multi-track tapes.
The second CD contains the 30th anniversary mix of Red and additionally featuresthe full length version of Providence and a previously unreleased live mix ofStarless.
This 2013 Edition 2CD set is presented with sleeve notes by King Crimsonbiographer Sid Smith along with rare photos and archive material.
Features:
2CD Edition (2013)
Bonus Material
Musicians:
Robert Fripp, guitar, mellotron
David Cross, violin (4)
John Wetton, bass guitar, vocals
Bill Bruford, percussion, drums
Mel Collins, soprano saxophone (5)
Ian McDonald, alto saxophone (3, 5)
Robin Miller, oboe (2)
Mark Charig, cornet (2)
Selections:
CD 1
Red – Original 1974 Album (30th Anniversary Remaster)
1. Red
2. Fallen Angel
3. One More Red Nightmare
4. Providence
5. Starless
Bonus Tracks:
6. Providence (Full version taken from “The Great Deceiver”)
7. Starless (Live from Asbury Park)
CD 2
Red – 2013 Stereo Mix:
1. Red
2. Fallen Angel
3. One More Red NIghtmare
4. Providence
5. Starless
Bonus Tracks:
6. Red (Trio version)
7. Fallen Angel (Trio version) (Instrumental)
