KING CRIMSON LIZARD LP A2/B2 PINK RIM UK PRESSING IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
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KING CRIMSON
"LIZARD" LP
ISLAND LABEL (WITH PINK RIM)
ILPS-9141 STEREO 1970
LAMINATED G/F SLEEVE
SUPERB COPY
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King Crimson was obviously never known for a steady lineup. They were basically Robert Fripp and whoever he could find at the time. Lizard was released at the end of 1970 on Island Records. Gordon Haskell, who made an appearance on "Cadence & Cascade" from their previous album (In the Wake of Poseidon) now totally filled in Greg Lake's shoes by not only handling vocals but bass duty. Michael Giles was now gone, teamed up with former Crimson bandmate Ian McDonald and recorded and released the McDonald & Giles album. New drummer was Andy McCulloch, who was later a member of Fields (which featured ex-Rare Bird organist Graham Field) and Greenslade. Mel Collins, filling in Ian McDonald's shoes from their previous album, was still on this album, and Pete Sinfield still providing lyrics. They also included a horn section that was taken from Soft Machine's Third-era lineup. This was one of the rare Crimson albums to use a synthesizer, as you'll hear some EMS VCS-3 synth on some of the cuts. The Mellotron is just as present as ever, so tron fans will not be disappointed.
The band realized they could no longer clone earlier releases (In the Wake of Poseidon was frequently criticized as being a clone of In the Court of the Crimson King), so they moved on to new ground. The Mellotron-heavy symphonic sound is still present as ever, and of course you will not mistake Gordon Haskell's singing for Greg Lake, but adding horns and arranging the songs not to resemble previous recordings really benefitted the band big time. "Cirkus" is the opening cut, in quite dramatic fashion, with some great Mellotron work. "Indoor Games" is a more upbeat number with humorous elements. "Happy Family" is interesting for the use of electronically modified voices. The side-length title track features Jon Anderson on vocals. It's to my understanding that Jon Anderson wanted Robert Fripp to replace Peter Banks in Yes around this time, but didn't happen (Steve Howe got the part, and well, all was history with Yes, they got bigger). Anderson basically left the Yes sound at home on this cut, sticking instead to the Crimson sound. There's some passages where the band explores bolero, and the horn section alternates between more jazzy and more Spanish-influenced passages.
One thing for certain about King Crimson, their albums are not always the easiest to get in to, and Lizard is no exception, but after several listens it really grows on you - highly recommended.
This copy is housed in a crisp clean laminated sleeve and retains its vibrant colours which belies its 40 plus years existence with only the faintest amounts of storage wear - barely noticible. The sound on this LP is truly amazing for an album of this vintage and even on the quieter passages there is minimal surface noise. This copy has had very few spins as far as I can tell and sonically is incredible. It also comes with its original blue Island inner sleeve. Using the RRPG as a reference I would rate both the sleeve, labels and vinyl as being in EXCELLENT condition.
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