What does it sound like?:
A two cd affair, with a nice 24 page booklet, comprising studio recordings, alternate takes, live material and other rare and previously unreleased material, covering the period 1969 – 2014 and showcasing the various band line ups.
What does it all *mean*?
Not really suitable as an introduction to the band for newcomers, but for the completest this is a treasure trove indeed, including rehearsals for the 2014 tour and tracks from the forthcoming 40th anniversary rereleases of Beat, Three of a Perfect Pair and Thrakk. A great deal of this is all previously unavailable on CD.
Goes well with…
If you want to dig deep into the Crimson vaults, then this is your dreams come true.
The rehearsal material gives a good idea of what to expect on this years UK dates too.
Release Date:
Might suit people who like…
Probably for hard core devotees only, but as ever the musicianship and compositional skills are consistently outstanding.
Hmmm… I doubt it Bargey.