Skylab
Reviewerus Prolificus
There isn't a single King Crimson record that I don't like (I am a huge fan), but Lark's Tongues in Aspic is another absolute masterpiece that deserves serious attention
After the second listen I still cannot find words to describe "Lateralus" which means this album is as special as the better King Crimson albums. It is the kind of album I cannot categorize but only recommend to those who want to expand their musical horizon. Listening to this album though demands a decent audio set up.
I am fascinated by this album to write the least.
Grayceon, interesting...
Right now I am trying to 'survive' Tool's album "Lateralus" and good *** this album is confusing. Even though I am very tired and worn out for now - work, too little rest - something about this album sounds off. Either that or I missed some clues when listening.
Whatever it is with my K240 DF something sounded scarily strange and the Monitor 10R does not hide that either. Thankfully the 10R does not play with your head as much as the DF does because of the DF's spacious presentation. Is it a combination of loudness and chaos or do I have to get used again to less gentle music? Progressive or not this work makes me wonder if the set up was right... (I guess not.)
Concluding, the album just stopped and I am glad I just took my my headphone off to hear the silence again. I will give it a careful second spin, not too soon though.
Set up: CDX593 (volume on 5/5) + SRC2496 (24/96, gain -10, volume on half) + Monitor 10R
I am finishing with Radiohead's "No Surprises" (CDX593 volume on 3/5) and the volume was better to my liking.
Update: 29/03
AX2400 (30/30) + Mark V (50/100) + K240 DF
Tool's album again, the DF has a more distant presentation so this album should sound friendlier on the ears now. I still cannot find the words to describe this album though.
Presently enjoying the new Yes album. The album reminds me of Drama (both without Jon Anderson), an album which I think is hoghly under rated.