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24 bit Remastered Fourth album from 1971. Reissued on Robert Fripp's own DGM label.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Islands isn't exactly the people's favorite King Crimson album, with so many brilliant releases, it's inevitable that some get left behind. Another thing is that, after you've bought this you probably wont listen to this record too often.
However, when you are in the mood, this is a brilliant album, very spacey and slow paced with great flute and sax that really floats along beautifully.
On the heavier tracks, like 'Ladies of the Road,' there is a touch of the Schizoid Man/Pictures of a City style crimson fans have come to expect, however this album is mostly a kind of sprawling open minded cosmic jam.
The difference between the loose sprawling nature of Islands and the loose sprawling jams they play at other times, is that on Islands, they are great and beautiful, not just a mess of noise.
The two best racks are, in my opinion 'Sailors Tale,' (a brilliant building instrumental with a jazzy kick to it) and the title track 'Islands,' which is just plain wonderful.
Islands is a great record, that you deffinatly should buy, even if you don't listen to it every day.
However, when you are in the mood, this is a brilliant album, very spacey and slow paced with great flute and sax that really floats along beautifully.
On the heavier tracks, like 'Ladies of the Road,' there is a touch of the Schizoid Man/Pictures of a City style crimson fans have come to expect, however this album is mostly a kind of sprawling open minded cosmic jam.
The difference between the loose sprawling nature of Islands and the loose sprawling jams they play at other times, is that on Islands, they are great and beautiful, not just a mess of noise.
The two best racks are, in my opinion 'Sailors Tale,' (a brilliant building instrumental with a jazzy kick to it) and the title track 'Islands,' which is just plain wonderful.
Islands is a great record, that you deffinatly should buy, even if you don't listen to it every day.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Used to own this on vinyl but have recently re-puchased in CD format. It is truly timeless. The title track is immense and amongst my favourits of all time. The combination of the melotron and the vocals with mel collins sax are incredible. Sort of rock meets extemperised jazz! I think this album is KC's high point. A must for any serious collector of 70's prog rock!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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It is difficult to know if this or the previous album (Lizard) is the true end of the first incarnation of KC (first incarnation as far as style of music is concerned - not personnel). The soloists on this album (Fripp and Collins) are the same as the previous album but vocals and bass were now handled by Boz Burrell and drums by Ian Wallace.
The music is certainly different and if this is the end of the first incarnation it is a hell of a way to end. Do not expect easy listening but have no doubt that frequent listening, preferably on your own with no distractions, will be very rewarding.
The first track (Formentera Lady) builds brilliantly from quiet beginnings before is segues into 'Sailors Tale' - a truly innovative and top quality instrumental. Two vocal tracks 'Ladies of the Road' and 'The Letter' have original and interesting lyrics which are a million miles away from '21st Century Schizoid Man' and some superb instrumentation to take them home. 'Song of the Gulls' and the tital track are orchestral based and benefit from a number of guest musicians - just sit back and enjoy, fantastic.
Don't hesistate if you like truly original music played by top quality musicians
The music is certainly different and if this is the end of the first incarnation it is a hell of a way to end. Do not expect easy listening but have no doubt that frequent listening, preferably on your own with no distractions, will be very rewarding.
The first track (Formentera Lady) builds brilliantly from quiet beginnings before is segues into 'Sailors Tale' - a truly innovative and top quality instrumental. Two vocal tracks 'Ladies of the Road' and 'The Letter' have original and interesting lyrics which are a million miles away from '21st Century Schizoid Man' and some superb instrumentation to take them home. 'Song of the Gulls' and the tital track are orchestral based and benefit from a number of guest musicians - just sit back and enjoy, fantastic.
Don't hesistate if you like truly original music played by top quality musicians
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A long lost treasure
I last heard this album when I had it on vinyl and long since sold. I recently bought it on CD and wallowed in nostalgia. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rob Lundy
forgettable fluff in the wind
I fully agree with the reviewer "Nuks".
I took it upon myself to listen to a lot of KC records in this order: CoKC, Poseidon, Lizard, Islands. Read more
I took it upon myself to listen to a lot of KC records in this order: CoKC, Poseidon, Lizard, Islands. Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by WhiteCrow
Not what you'd expect
This is another album I orginally had in vinyl back in the day and I remember being one of the few of my crowd who actually liked it. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by J. G. McMillan
When just only one tale makes a million stars
This album would be worth to be bought just for the track "Sailor's Tale", about 7 minutes of immortality (for the composer and for the occasional listener). Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2009 by Santi
peaceful kings of crimson
If you are looking for great rock music of the early 1970s, the golden era of rock, look no further. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by Deven Gadula
islands join hands
when i bought this album on vinyl in 1971 i put it on the turntable expecting the usual from one of my favourite bands at that time. i was extremely disappointed. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by J. Barnes
Vastly under-rated
Many people dislike this album, but it's a flawed masterpiece. Taken as a whole, it is musical, gutsy, melodic, surprising all at the same time, and even Pete Sinfield's words are... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2009 by Mr. P. W. Sanders
their best album
sad that islands always gets a bit of a beating in most overviews of the bands output. yup its quiet in parts and the lyrics a bit frilly. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by John J. Nicol
Love it or leave it
I first heard this album when I was in high school during the end of the '70s, and found it pleasant and intriguing but seldom placed it on my turntable. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2008 by Nino
Hmmmm...
Trouble with King Crimson is that most of their albums have at least one weak track, be it too long, too quiet in parts or just over-indulgent with nothing to get your teeth into. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2007 by A. Fussey
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