Representing something of a shift in direction from the first two King Crimson releases, with an all-new line-up, Lizard captures the emergence of Robert Fripp as the sole composer for the group. Boasting an impressive cast of guest players, the third studio album presents a distinctive and ambitious distillation of rock, jazz and quasi-classical music settings wherein scorching guitar, squalling brass and apocalyptic mellotron are marshaled to dramatic effect.
