VA- Schizoid Dimension A Tribute To King Crimson Vol 1&2

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INCLUDING BONUS TRACKS, about totally unreleased died musicians

Schizoid Dimension is a passionate and wildly eclectic tribute album that captures the adventurous spirit of King Crimson through a diverse collection of live performances and reinterpretations. Rather than simply copying the originals, the artists reshape these classic tracks with their own personalities — from the dark atmosphere of “Starless” by Anekdoten to the explosive brass-driven energy of “21st Century Schizoid Man” by Bonerama. The compilation moves seamlessly between heavy prog, jazz fusion, experimental rock, and atmospheric ballads, giving the album a constantly evolving feel that mirrors King Crimson’s own restless creativity. Highlights include the haunting version of “Moonchild” by Vincent Gallo and the emotional live rendition of “Book of Saturday” by Asia. What makes the album especially enjoyable is its raw live energy: many performances feel spontaneous, imperfect, and deeply human, which suits this material perfectly. For longtime progressive rock fans, the album works both as a tribute and as a fascinating reinterpretation of some of the most influential music ever created in the genre

Schizoid Dimension Vol. 1 is a darker, more experimental companion to the second volume, diving deep into the psychedelic and avant-garde side of King Crimson. The album feels less like a conventional tribute and more like a surreal exploration of the band’s influence across underground progressive, industrial, and space-rock scenes. The performances are often strange, unpredictable, and atmospheric — exactly the qualities that made King Crimson so revolutionary in the first place. Tracks like “Talking Drum” by Controlled Bleeding and “Moonchild” by Chrome push the material into hypnotic and unsettling territory, while “21st Century Schizoid Man” by Pressurehed delivers chaotic energy with a heavy psychedelic edge

One of the album’s strengths is its willingness to embrace abstraction and texture over technical perfection. Instead of recreating the originals note-for-note, the artists reinterpret them through industrial noise, ambient soundscapes, experimental rock, and psychedelic improvisation. The result is an album that feels adventurous, bizarre, and surprisingly cohesive. For listeners who appreciate the more experimental eras of King Crimson, Schizoid Dimension Vol. 1 offers a fascinating and often haunting tribute that captures the spirit of artistic risk-taking better than many traditional homage albums