King Crimson - The Great Deceiver Pt.2 2 CD

The Great Deceiver Pt.2 continues the immersive journey into one of King Crimson’s most intense and inventive live eras. Drawn from a period where the band’s performances were marked by ferocity, precision, and fearless improvisation, this 2CD set showcases a group operating at the height of its creative power.

These recordings reveal King Crimson reshaping their material night after night—expanding familiar themes, diving into spontaneous improvisations, and pushing the boundaries between heavy rock and avant-garde exploration. The interplay between the musicians is sharp and instinctive, creating performances that feel both explosive and meticulously controlled.

Assembled and mixed with great care from the original multitrack tapes by David Singleton and Robert Fripp, The Great Deceiver Pt.2 offers a vivid and detailed listening experience. The clarity of the mix preserves the raw energy of the concerts while presenting the intricate dynamics that defined this legendary lineup.

CD 1 (Pittsburgh, April 29 1974)
1. Walk on - No Pussyfooting
2. The Great Deceiver
3. Improv: Bartley Butsford
4. Exiles
5. Improv: Daniel Dust
6. The Night Watch
7. Doctor Diamond
8. Starless
9. Improv: Wilton Carpet
10. The Talking Drum
11. Larks' Tongues In Aspic Part II (abbrev.) (Penn. State Univ. June 29 1974)
12. Applause/Announce
13. Improv: Is there Life Out There?

CD 2 (Toronto June 24 1974)
1. Improv: The Golden Walnut
2.The Night Watch
3. Fracture
4. Improv: Clueless & Slightly Slack (Zurich Nov. 15 1973)
5. Walk on - No Pussyfooting
6. Improv: Some Pussyfooting
7. Larks' Tongues in Aspic Part I
8. Improv: The Law of Maximum Distress: Parts I
9. Improv: The Law of Maximum Distress: Parts II
10. Easy Money
11. Improv: Some More Pussyfooting
12. The Talking Drum