The next in the series of Atmos upgraded King Crimson reissues is the band’s fourth album, 1971’s Islands. Often seen as a transitional album, certainly one of their most impressionistic and least “rock”, in many ways I think of it as a precursor to what Talk Talk did nearly twenty years later on Sprit of Eden, but maybe that’s just me!
I’ve once again remixed the album from scratch in stereo, 5.1 and Atmos for this new release, using higher resolution transfers of the multitracks. The CD/Blu-Ray also includes Elemental Mixes of the entire album by David Singleton, the 30th anniversary remaster of the original mix, and the complete recording sessions from September 1971, all in 24/96. Presented in replica mini-vinyl style packaging with booklet, including photos and sleevenotes from King Crimson biographer Sid Smith. Release date is 25th September.
The stereo versions will likely be available for download on Apple Music/iTunes. Not sure about other platforms.
This is one of my ten favourite albums! Forgive me but is there a way to get this digitally? Thank you!