King Crimson – In The Wake Of Poseidon

King Crimson – In the Wake of Poseidon

A pivotal early statement from King Crimson, In the Wake of Poseidon expands on the groundbreaking foundations laid by their debut while pushing further into ambitious, symphonic, and experimental territory. Released in 1970, the album blends progressive rock complexity with jazz, classical, and avant-garde influences, helping define the early language of the genre.

Anchored by Robert Fripp’s intricate guitar work and the poetic lyricism of Peter Sinfield, the record moves between serene, reflective passages and intense, dissonant climaxes. Highlights like the title suite In the Wake of Poseidon and the expansive instrumental The Devil’s Triangle showcase the band’s willingness to explore atmosphere, structure, and abstraction far beyond conventional rock songwriting.

Dark, majestic, and uncompromisingly experimental, this album stands as a key chapter in the evolution of progressive rock and a must-have for collectors of the genre’s formative era.

Tracklist:

Peace – A Beginning
Pictures of a City (Including 42nd at Treadmill)
Cadence and Cascade
In the Wake of Poseidon (Including Libra’s Theme)
Peace – A Theme
Cat Food
The Devil’s Triangle:
– Merday Morn
– Hand of Sceiron
– Garden of Worm
Peace – An End