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In the Court of the Crimson King

In the Court of the Crimson King

King Crimson · 1969 · 5 tracks

This album hits hard. 3 of 5 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

1 safe 1 moderate 3 intense Avg DR 6.6
The character of In the Court of the Crimson King

Across the 5 In the Court of the Crimson King songs we've measured, intensity averages 59/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from I Talk to the Wind (the calmest here, 13) to 21st Century Schizoid Man (the most charged, 92), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1969.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to In the Court of the Crimson King.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
21st Century Schizoid Man
cathartic · heavy
DR 8 intense
2
In the Court of the Crimson King
intense · melancholy · transcendent
DR 9 intense
3
Epitaph
contemplative · heavy · intense
DR 9 intense
4
I Talk to the Wind
dreamy · introspective · serene
DR 3 safe
5
Moonchild
dreamy · introspective · spacious
DR 4 moderate

Frequently asked about In the Court of the Crimson King

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense In the Court of the Crimson King track?

Of the 5 In the Court of the Crimson King tracks we've measured, “21st Century Schizoid Man” scores highest at 92/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest In the Court of the Crimson King track?

“I Talk to the Wind” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 13–92 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is In the Court of the Crimson King overall?

In the Court of the Crimson King averages 59/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of In the Court of the Crimson King?

The In the Court of the Crimson King tracks we've measured average about 89 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

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