Name: Thrak - 40th Anniversary Edition
Brand: King Crimson

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Bonus disc: No

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kcsp13

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CD & DVD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-10-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

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Standard:20

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633367401328

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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King Crimson

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Panegyric

King Crimson is one of the pioneers of the progressive rock genre. Formed in 1969, their first line-up included guitarist Robert Fripp, lyricist and lighting man Peter Sinfield, composer and multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald, bassist and vocalist Greg Lake, and drummer Michael Giles. They released the seminal album "In the Court of the Crimson King" in 1969 before undergoing several personnel changes. The band evolved over the years, experimenting with fusion and improvisation in their live performances. In 1981, they changed their name to King Crimson and released three studio albums with a new line-up. After a hiatus, they reformed again in 1994 as a double trio and continued to release music through various spin-off groups. Their extensive back catalogue makes them one of the most influential rock bands ever.

In 2000, King Crimson underwent another transformation with a new line-up that excluded Bill Bruford and Tony Levin. They released "The ConstruKction of Light" in 2000 before Tony Levin rejoined the group. In 2008, they embarked on a 40th Anniversary Tour with Gavin Harrison joining as a new member. Despite Robert Fripp's retirement announcement in 2012, King Crimson returned in 2014 with yet another line-up for touring purposes.

The current incarnation of King Crimson features Robert Fripp (guitar), Mel Collins (saxophones, flute), Tony Levin

Panegyric is a renowned music label that originated as a UK distributor for various artists. Over time, it evolved into an independent brand, focusing primarily on musicians associated with the iconic band King Crimson.

With LC 00614 as its unique identifier, Panegyric has established itself as a trusted platform for fans of progressive rock and related genres. The label offers a diverse range of music from talented artists who have been influenced by or collaborated with members of King Crimson.

As a leading e-commerce website in the music industry, Panegyric provides an extensive collection of albums, merchandise, and exclusive releases. With its informative and authoritative tone, the label ensures that fans can easily discover and enjoy the extraordinary talent within their carefully curated catalog.

'Thrak' is the tenth release in the King Crimson 40th anniversary series. Recorded at Peter Gabriel's Real World studios 'Thrak' was released in 1995 followed by tours in Europe, Japan and the USA. In the USA Crimson joined the Horde tour for 1995 - among a floating lineup that included Lenny Kravitz, The Black Crowes and Ziggy Marley. 'Thrak' and its accompanying tours managed the task of appealing to older Crimson fans, while allowing the band to develop a whole new audience - perhaps unsurprisingly, as many of the musical ideas initially formulated by Crimson lineups of the 70s &amp; 80s had been absorbed, extended and re-presented in a new light by bands directly influenced by earlier Crimson albums and performances. 'Thrak' has all the hallmarks of a classic album - an album that challenged audience expectations when released, yet still sounds exciting now. For the band's many fans, it rates comparison with the best of King Crimson studio albums, no mean feat given the quality and status of the likes of 'In The Court of the Crimson King' (1969), 'Red' (1974) and 'Discipline' (1981).   CD / DVD - CD features a completely new stereo album mix by Jakko Jakszyk and Robert Fripp. DVD-A features a new 5.1 Surround Sound mix and a High Resolution Stereo mix (24bit/96khz) of the album by Jakko Jakszyk and Robert Fripp. DVD-A also features a High Resolution Stereo mix of the original album mix. DVD-A is a hybrid disc, playable in all dvd players.10CD -  12 CDs of studio and live material. 1 DVD of video material, 1 DVD-A with new hi-res and 5.1 material, 2 BD discs of studio and live material in 5.1 Surround Sound &amp; hi-res stereo, 12" box with booklet and memorabilia.

Thrak - 40th Anniversary Edition

Music GB