(Progressive Rock / Art Rock) [LP] [24/48.0] King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic [Reissue, Remastered, Repress, 200 Gram] - 2013, FLAC (image+.cue)

1. Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One 13:09
2. Book of Saturday 2:48
3. Exiles 7:26

4. Easy Money 7:35
5. The Talking Drum 7:12
6. Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part Two 6:54

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Larks' Tongues In Aspic is the fifth in a series of audiophile King Crimson vinyl reissues.
Newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp, this super-heavyweight 200gm vinyl re-issue is housed in a reprint of the original sleeve.
With its raw tone, inspired improvisations and hard hitting odd-metered rhythms, the album marked a radical departure for this most forward thinking of groups and was the first to include Bill Bruford and John Wetton as band members.
Please note most of the remaining copies have a small ding to some of the corners. Sold as seen, no returns.
The album’s return to the 12" vinyl format is newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp. Manufactured on 200 gram super-heavyweight vinyl & housed in a reprint of the original sleeve, this edition also contains bonus MP3 codes giving access to a download of a transfer of an original 1973 pressing.
Robert Fripp:¬ guitar, mellotron & devices John Wetton: bass & vocals
Bill Bruford: drums
David Cross: violin, viola, mellotron Jamie Muir: percussion & allsorts
Recorded at the start of 1973, “Larks’ Tongues In Aspic” marked the studio debut of King Crimson’s third live lineup. The band had been together since the summer of the previous year, with founder member Robert Fripp joined by Bill Bruford (from Yes), John Wetton (from Family), Jamie Muir & David Cross. A short tour of Germany in October 72 was followed by an extensive UK tour in Nov./Dec as featured in last year’s complete recordings boxed set. By the time the album was recorded, the band was well rehearsed with a strong set of material. Muir quit shortly after completing the recording sessions leaving Crimson with its most stable & influential lineup of the decade – a lineup that would cement the band’s reputation as one of rock’s foremost recording & performing outfits.
Most of the material on the album quickly became established as part of the live set with tracks like the title track & ‘Talking Drum’ often becoming the start points/springboard for the improvisations integral to Crimson’s performances.
‘Larks’ Tongues II’ was one of the few pieces of the era to be performed regularly by the 80s lineup & also became a favourite of audiences & band alike for the double trio Crimson lineup of the 90s.
Larks’ is the first part of a trilogy that also encompassed “Starless & Bible Black” & “Red” – a body of work that still sounds remarkable some 40 years later. The albums have been consistent sellers from the point of release through to the present day.

Bill Bruford / drums
David Cross / violin, viola, Mellotron
Robert Fripp / guitar, Mellotron, devices
Jamie Muir / percussion
John Wetton / bass, vocals