I remember 2 of my old roommates introducing King Crimson to me, and I liked them from the first time I heard them; and my appreciation has grown throughout the years. Years ago I had a chance to see them live, with the same 2 roommates that introduced them to me, but I didn't go; and I still kick myself for not going all these years later.
King Crimson is one of the premier Progressive Rock/Experimental Rock/ Jazz Fusion type bad asses that have graced the music world for the past 40+ years. The first album that I was introduced to, as far as I can remember, was one of their earlier albums, Lark's Tongue in Aspic, and I was blown away. I have always enjoyed King Crimson's multi-tempo style of music. Each and every member is phenomenal on their instrument and they, as a whole and individually, have been influential in the progression of musicians and style of music being played/composed.
Live At Summit Studios is one of my favorite King Crimson albums of all time. Recorded live in 1972, in Denver Colorado, these 8 tracks that have a play time of over 70 minutes of sheer live raw early awesomeness. Jazz meets progressive rock meets highly skilled improvisation. This is a great King Crimson line up and as you listen to the album, you can tell the live audience is not disappointed in anything they get to hear. Straight up head nodding rockin' with improvisation, on all instruments, that will make you say "WOW" out loud and make other people wonder what your thinking. Each track builds on an improv then leads to the song or vise versa; one of the best examples of early progressive rock there is.
I would recommend this album to any/everyone that is a music fan. Whether you like standardly built songs, improv, jazz, early prog rock- this is a quintessential album for everyone's collection.
Official score-4.5/5
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