Ep. 5: In The Court Of The Crimson King - King Crimson

Destin and Drew introduce the album that introduced the world to the term “progressive rock.” Most music historians regard King Crimson’s In The Court Of The Crimson King as the very first progressive rock album. Prog Notes explores the various elements on each track that made this album an undeniable game-changer in the world of music. From the instrumentation to the lyrics to the artwork, the innovations presented on this album made a huge impression on up-and-coming artists of the time that were looking to make waves in the world of rock as well, like Yes and ELP. Join Destin and Drew as they give a thorough look into the album that started it all. Check us out HERE! **Prog Notes is a podcast dedicated to the genre of progressive rock. Each episode Destin and Drew tackle an album and delve into the different musical compositions, lyrics, and concepts that make it prog rock. They maintain that progressive rock is still very much alive and kicking, whether it be highlighting key moments from the early years or tracking the evolution of the genre to today's more modern groups. With each new episode, these two childhood friends encourage more people to investigate this unique, sometimes forgotten genre of music and find an album or band they can enjoy.