King Crimson - Three of a Perfect Pair (1984) [FLAC] {Non-Remastered 1991 Reissue}

King Crimson - Three of a Perfect Pair (1984) [FLAC] {Non-Remastered 1991 Reissue}

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General Information
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Artist...............: King Crimson
Album................: Three of a Perfect Pair
Released.............: March 27, 1984 (Non-Remastered 1991 Reissue)
Label................: E'G Records
Genre................: Progressive Rock

Ripper...............: XLD 116.6
Encoder..............: FLAC 1.2.1 (-8)
Scans................: Full, 300 dpi
Source...............: Original CD (EGCD 55)

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Tracklist
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1. Three of a Perfect Pair (4:13)
2. Model Man (3:49)
3. Sleepless (5:22)
4. Man With an Open Heart (3:04)
5. Nuages (That Which Passes, Passes Like Clouds) (4:47)
6. Industry (7:05)
7. Dig Me (3:17)
8. No Warning (3:29)
9. Larks' Tongues in Aspic (Part III) (6:06)

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Review
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Upon its release in 1984, Three of a Perfect Pair caused some unrest among fans
of King Crimson. Most of their audience felt that the band had made a conscious
and obvious decision to try to break through to a more mainstream pop audience.
But in hindsight, this is hardly the case; it sounds unlike anything that was
out at the time. Like 1982's Beat, Three of a Perfect Pair doesn't quite meet
the high standards set by 1981's Discipline, but does contain a few Crimson
treats. The opening title track contains an unrelenting groove that never seems
to let up, while "Sleepless" starts off with Tony Levin laying down some funky
bass until Adrian Belew's trademark paranoid vocals kick in and assure the
listener that "it's alright to feel a little fear." Also included are the
seven-minute instrumental soundscape "Industry" and the cautionary tale of a
"Model Man." This would prove to be the new King Crimson's last release for
nearly ten years; the group disbanded soon after as its members concentrated
on solo careers and other projects, until a mid-'90s reunion brought them all
back together.
(Greg Prato @ allmusic.com)