Lizard

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"Lizard" is a 1970 progressive rock album by King Crimson, noted for its jazz-influenced experimentation and complex, avant-garde compositions.

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Lizard canonical 3
Lizard (lyrics) 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf progressive rock album
studio album
artist King Crimson
chronologyPosition third studio album by King Crimson
composer Robert Fripp
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
coverArtBy Gini Barris
criticalReception initially mixed reviews
later critical reappraisal as an adventurous work
followedBy Islands
genre avant-garde rock
jazz rock
progressive rock
guestVocalist Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson of Yes
linked to: Jon Anderson
hasPart Big Top
Bolero – The Peacock’s Tale
Cirkus
Happy Family
Indoor Games
Lady of the Dancing Water
Lizard
Prince Rupert Awakes
The Battle of Glass Tears
hasStyle extensive use of woodwinds and brass
orchestral arrangements
hasTheme fantastical and surreal imagery in lyrics
language English
lyricist Peter Sinfield
mainPerformer Andy McCulloch
Gordon Haskell
Mel Collins
Robert Fripp
medium compact disc
digital download
vinyl record
notableFeature avant-garde arrangements
complex compositions
jazz-influenced experimentation
partOf King Crimson discography
performer King Crimson
precededBy In the Wake of Poseidon
producer Peter Sinfield
Robert Fripp
recordedIn 1970
recordLabel Atlantic Records
Island Records
releaseDate 1970-12-11

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King Crimson notableWork Lizard
Peter Sinfield notableWork Lizard (lyrics)
linked to: Lizard