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King Crimson - 'Starless' (Red - 1974)

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King Crimson: Red Album Review | Pitchfork

Epic month ploughs on this time with a 12-minute epic from the mid-1970s.

Today, we will be delving into ‘Starless’, the closing track on King Crimson's seminal 1974 album Red, a song with a convoluted journey from inception to final recording and one that has cemented a strong legacy. Firstly, let's address its genealogy. ‘Starless’ originated on King C…

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