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"In the Court of the Crimson King" (subtitled "An Observation by King Crimson") is the debut studio album by English progressive rock band King Crimson, released on 10 October 1969 by Island Records. It is often regarded as one of the first true progressive rock albums, combining rock influences with elements of jazz, classical, and symphonic music. The album explores themes such as the devastating effects of war and conflict, societal alienation and disillusionment, the perceived futility of human efforts against powerful and corrupt forces, and unchecked authority and leadership. The album was King Crimson's most commercially successful release and
| 1 | 21st Century Schizoid Man Including Mirrors | ♡ | 7:22 | Peter Sinfield / Greg Lake / Robert Fripp / Ian McDonald / Michael Giles |
| 2 | I Talk to the Wind | ♡ | 6:05 | Peter Sinfield / Ian McDonald |
| 3 | Epitaph Including March for a Reason/Tomorrow and Tomorrow | ♡ | 8:49 | Peter Sinfield / Greg Lake / Robert Fripp / Ian McDonald / Michael Giles |
| 4 | Moonchild Including The Dream/The Illusion | ♡ | 12:12 | Greg Lake / Ian McDonald / Michael Giles / Robert Fripp / Peter Sinfield |
| 5 | The Court of the Crimson King (including The Return of the Fire Witch and The Dance of the Puppets) | ♡ | 9:24 | Ian McDonald / Peter Sinfield |
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- AllMusic: https://www.allmusic.com/album/MW0000252242
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