King Crimson - Beat (200g)
Beat saw King Crimson continue the bold reinvention of their early-1980s line-up, blending intricate musicianship, angular rhythms and experimental textures into one of the most distinctive progressive rock releases of the era. Originally released in 1982, the album followed the acclaimed Discipline and further explored the band’s fusion of progressive rock, new wave and art rock influences.
Featuring tracks such as “Heartbeat”, “Neal and Jack and Me”, “Sartori in Tangier” and “Waiting Man”, Beat combines complex interlocking guitar work, hypnotic polyrhythms and atmospheric electronic textures with the unmistakable performances of Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Bill Bruford.
Inspired in part by the Beat Generation writers of the 1950s, the album has a restless, modern energy that helped set it apart from both classic progressive rock and mainstream pop music of the time.
A fascinating and highly inventive entry in the King Crimson catalogue, Beat remains essential listening for fans of progressive, experimental and art rock music.