King Crimson - 21st Century Schizoid Man

Progressive rock meets psychedelic metal? Not really sure how to categorize this tripper from King Crimson's 1969 debut release "In the Court of the Crimson King." London in the late 60's was probably just smashing back then. These guys have been popping up in my music life for many years, but it doesn't seem without cause, since their recording history doesn't end until to 2003.

I've got to admit, this track is a challenge to listen to (like a good piece of jazz). But that's one of the things I like about it. It's so atypical that it got me hooked from the very beginning, with those rambling slow-motion drums. I'm leaving for Michigan on Saturday and look forward to being reunited with my vinyl copy of this.