King Crimson USAAs Robert Fripp had done with King Crimson's first live LP, Earthbound (1972), USA is a single disc concert package documenting the quartet during its 1974 swing through North America. As with its predecessor, USA was also issued as a sonic cenotaph of the concurrently defunct Krim. So insistent that the band would not be resurrected, Fripp concluded the LP's liner notes at the time with another three letter epitaph: "R. I. P." The 1973 1974 King

most of his partners were of flesh and blood

The guys spent a week jamming and creating while having the ability to capture the performances while they were fresh

blending intricate melodies with rhythmic beats that invite listeners to immerse themselves in the music

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rhythms so intricate you want to untangle their sources

Clark Gayton (trombone)

Released: 2016-08-26

Recorded at Conway Studio

Released: 08/16/2011

Label: Warner Music Latina

the album had only sold about 830

Perfect for vinyl collectors