Epitaph / 21st Century Schizoid Man

by King Crimson

Epitaph / 21st Century Schizoid Man cover art

Although originally released on their 1969 debut LP, this single pairing captures two foundational pillars of progressive rock. 'Epitaph' is heavily defined by Ian McDonald's sweeping Mellotron orchestration and Greg Lake's apocalyptic lyricism regarding humanity's destructive tendencies. Conversely, '21st Century Schizoid Man' introduces a heavily distorted vocal effect, aggressive brass, and complex jazz-metal time signatures.

Genres

  • Symphonic Prog
  • Progressive Rock
  • Art Rock

Tracklist

  1. Epitaph
  2. 21st Century Schizoid Man