King Crimson "Live in Philadelphia, PA" 1982 CLUB26 - 2004-Collectors' Club

Of all the 80s, this performance from Philadelphia is the best yet. Why? Well, in a team-band like Crimson it might seem unfair to single out individuals but if pushed, I would have to say it was down to Adrian Belew. It's difficult to avoid his dazzling fiery presence on this outing.... Thela Hun Ginjeet packs a devastating punch; a knockout collision between on-the-fly improvisation and the canny judgement of what makes a good story great....Another highlight in this package is the inclusion of The Howler. This song didn't get too many public outings, so it's a pleasure to hear how blistering it is with Belew at his rat-scratching best. It'll come as no surprise when I say this version knocks spots off its studio counterpart. Sid Smith

1. Thela Hun Ginjeet

2. Red
3. The Howler
4. Frame By Frame
5. Matte Kudasai
6. The Sheltering Sky
7. Discipline
8. Elephant Talk
9. Indiscipline
10. Neurotica
11. Heartbeat
12. Sartori in Tangier
13. Larks' Tongues in Aspic Part II

Adrian Belew - guitar & vocal
Robert Fripp - guitar
Tony Levin - bass guitar & Stick
Bill Bruford - drums & percussion

Produced by David Singleton and Alex R Mundy on behalf of
King Crimson & the King Crimson Collectors' Club

Recorded July 30, 1982
at Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA

FOH & Recording Engineer: George Glossop

Digital editing: Alex R Mundy

Design: Hugh O'Donnell

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