Kneeling at the Shrine

Kneeling at the Shrine Artist: Sunday All Over the World
Label: Editions Eg Records
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 017046210126
EAN: 0017046210126
ASIN: B000003S3W


Release Date: 1991-05-02

Kneeling at the Shrine


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Tracks:

  1. Sunday All Over The World
  2. Blood Bruise Tattoo
  3. Kneeling At The Shrine
  4. Don't Take It Away
  5. Transient Joy
  6. Open Air
  7. Strange Girls
  8. If I Were A Man
  9. Answered With A Smile
  10. Storm Angel
  11. Freedom

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Feminist Crimson - The Ultimate Challenge?.......2002-07-23

I learned of this album from a rave Stereo Review article just over ten years ago, shortly after it was released. King Crimson, Robert Fripp's chameleon, is a decidedly masculine affair, and yet here we have the only entry of Crimson-like music accompanying a woman's voice and lyrical musings. As other reviewers note here, the disc has been quite overlooked, and unjustly so.

Motherhood in poverty, masochism, religious hypocrisy, craving, discouragement. The lyrics are indeed a challenge to the (male-dominated) status quo, and as such are squarely in the tradition of Crimson, one which has sought to establish new philosophical and musical foundations. Fripp's music is endlessly inventive and masterfully played throughout. This record requires an open mind.

5 out of 5 stars One Of Those Albums That Just Won't Go Away!.......2001-06-17

I came across this album by chance when visiting San Francisco a few years ago, in a shop down on Market Street. It was filed under "Robert Fripp," but aside from the Editions EG label, there wasn't much to confirm that by looking at the CD. I actually debated over whether or not to buy it. I'm sure glad I did! It's tangential approach to the whole idea of rock music has pleased me repeatedly ever since. This isn't the only recording husband and wife Fripp/Wilcox have made, but as far as I can tell, it's the only one still available. (I would love to see "The Lady & The Tiger" available again!) The words that come to me about this music are "challenging" and "inspiring." It's one of the few outings I'm aware of where Wilcox isn't singing in her usual "punk" style, yet the effect is strangely similar. This is very sophisticated music. Fripp really is best when working in unexpected styles. And Wilcox's lyrics are intense in expressing the feminine view of life in the world. You might love this CD, or hate it. But, it's a classic! No doubt about it.

4 out of 5 stars Often Overlooked.......2001-04-03

When you mention this album to a lot of King Crimson/Robert Fripp fanatics, the usual response is "what was that?" Most fans are ignorant of this excellent one off release from Mr. and Mrs. Fripp. Part of it's power may lie in the fact that this group did just one record. Normally I'm not into female vocalists, with the exception of Annie Haslam and Sonja Kristina, but Toyah Wilcox (Mrs. Fripp) is great in the context of this band. Fripp's playing is much in the vein of his 80's Crimson work on this release. Stick bassist Trey Gunn, later of the 90's Crimson, makes his entrance here;however he's not as impressive a player as Tony Levin. The album's closer, "Freedom", is beautiful and my personal favorite.

5 out of 5 stars Fripp is smitten.......2000-05-02

This cd is great. If you like much of Fripp's work, you won't be disappointed. Trey Gunn is one hell of a stick player. It should be noted that Fripp fell in love with Wilcox upon hearing her sing the last song on this cd. It sure is worth waiting for, all the songs are well crafted pop. Listen to the samples!

5 out of 5 stars

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