King Crimson
Three of a Perfect Pair
EG
EGCD 55
(1984)
Recording Date
1983
Rock/Pop
CD, 9
Tracks, 41:10
Length
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01 |
Three of a Perfect Pair |
Adrian Belew; Bill Bruford; Robert Fripp; Tony Levin |
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04:12 |
02 |
Model Man |
Adrian Belew; Bill Bruford; Robert Fripp; Tony Levin |
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03:49 |
03 |
Sleepless |
Adrian Belew; Bill Bruford; Robert Fripp; Tony Levin |
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05:21 |
04 |
Man with An Open Heart |
Adrian Belew; Bill Bruford; Robert Fripp; Tony Levin |
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03:03 |
05 |
Nuages (That Wich Passes, Passes Like...) |
Adrian Belew; Bill Bruford; Robert Fripp; Tony Levin |
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04:47 |
06 |
Industry |
Adrian Belew; Bill Bruford; Robert Fripp; Tony Levin |
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07:05 |
07 |
Dig Me |
Adrian Belew; Bill Bruford; Robert Fripp; Tony Levin |
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03:17 |
08 |
No Warning |
Adrian Belew; Bill Bruford; Robert Fripp; Tony Levin |
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03:29 |
09 |
Lark's Tongues in Aspic, Pt. 3 |
Adrian Belew; Bill Bruford; Robert Fripp; Tony Levin |
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06:07 |
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Packaging |
Jewel Case |
Spars |
DDD |
Sound |
Stereo |
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Guitar |
Robert Fripp |
Guitar |
Adrian Belew |
Drums |
Bill Bruford |
Bass |
Tony Levin |
Musician |
King Crimson |
Producer |
King Crimson |
Engineer |
Brad Davis; Tony Arnold |
Cover by |
Timothy Eames |
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Index |
#
1784 |
Owner |
Dave |
Tags |
Prog Rock, Experimental |
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Upon its release in 1984, Three of a Perfect Pair caused some unrest among fans of King Crimson. Most of their audience felt that the band had made a conscious and obvious decision to try to break through to a more mainstream pop audience. But in hindsight, this is hardly the case; it sounds unlike anything that was out at the time. Like 1982's Beat, Three of a Perfect Pair doesn't quite meet the high standards set by 1981's Discipline, but does contain a few Crimson treats. The opening title track contains an unrelenting groove that never seems to let up, while "Sleepless" starts off with Tony Levin laying down some funky bass until Adrian Belew's trademark paranoid vocals kick in and assure the listener that "it's alright to feel a little fear." Also included are the seven-minute instrumental soundscape "Industry" and the cautionary tale of a "Model Man." This would prove to be the new King Crimson's last release for nearly ten years; the group disbanded soon after as its members concentrated on solo careers and other projects, until a mid-'90s reunion brought them all back together. -- Greg Prato (allmusic.com)