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"21st Century Schizoid Man" is a song by the progressive rock band King Crimson, released in 1969 as the opening track on their debut album In the Court of the Crimson King. Often regarded as the group's signature song , it has been described by Rolling Stone as "a seven-and-a-half-minute statement of purpose: rock power, jazz spontaneity, and ...
[3] [4] The album spawned the hits "I Like to Rock" and "Say Hello". A cover of King Crimson's "21st Century Schizoid Man" is also on the album. The track "I Like to Rock" is one of the band's most recognized popular songs. [5] The popularity of these songs helped keep the album on Billboard’s 200 Album charts for a span of 40 weeks. [6]
Earthbound is a live album by the band King Crimson, released in June 1972 as a budget record shortly after the line-up that recorded it had broken up. [1] It contains the band's first official live release of their signature song "21st Century Schizoid Man", and an extended live version of their 1970 non-LP B-side "Groon".
[27] The album contains Sinfield's gothic lyrics and its sound was described as having "dark and doom-laden visions". [28] [29] Its opening track "21st Century Schizoid Man" was described as "proto-metal" and the song's lyrics criticise the military involvement of the United States in Southeast Asia.
The album is also featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. [53] It was voted number 193 in Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums. [54] Hip hop artist Kanye West used samples of "21st Century Schizoid Man" in his song "Power", from his 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
The cover art features ... Original album Length; 1. "21st Century Schizoid Man ... Michael Giles – drums, percussion, vocals (on "21st Century Schizoid Man", ...
The judge said “Power” contained a “sample” of “21st Century Schizoid Man” recorded by King Crimson, pictured in 1971 (Alamy/PA)
The set features recordings from the band's initial lineup and the sessions for their 1969 debut album In the Court of the Crimson King, including several mixes of the album. Over 5 CDs, 1 DVD, copious sleeve notes and replica memorabilia, In the Court of the Crimson King covers the genesis of King Crimson's birth.