King Crimson - Lizard (LP)

Product specifications

Details

Album

Lizard

Artist

King Crimson

LP release year

2021

Album release date

11 dec 1970

Label

Panegyric Recordings

EAN

633367791818

Available

Yes

Product information

Format

LP

Quantity

1 piece(s)

Type

Reissue

Mono or stereo

Stereo

Duration

59 min

Tracks

7 tracks

Weight

200g

EAN

EAN

633367791818

Other

Limited Edition

Yes

Country

Europe

Genre

Progressive rock

Box set

No

Remastered

No

Reissue

Yes

• 2025 Dolby Atmos Shines

  5 out of 5 stars
  wimabmejjiyqxu22 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  The top pick is the 2025 MIXES in DOLBY ATMOS, though the CD featuring the 2025 Stereo Mix delivers superior audio compared to the 2009 Mix, with enhanced dynamics (tonal range) and a more spacious sound.

• 1980 Japanese Pressing Shines

  5 out of 5 stars
  hjqomd18 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  This Japanese pressing from 1980 is fantastic. It's not too bright or sibilant, but it really brings out the clarity of each instrument. The mids and lows are well-balanced. Lizard is such a unique album; it took me a while to get into it, but after a few listens, the results are worth it.

• Atmos Mix Revolutionizes Album

  5 out of 5 stars
  BabHfaPkauf28 November 2025United States🇺🇸

  This atmos blend is in a whole new universe compared to the earlier 5.1 version. It's ethereal, it genuinely seems to come from all directions, every instrument is crisp, the dynamics are off the charts, you're basically experiencing the album anew, and that's quite an achievement, especially considering the previous surround mix which was groundbreaking in its time. The elemental mixes are fantastic, and the Blu-ray is jam-packed with extras. A definite must-have.

• Disappointing Elemental Mix

  2 out of 5 stars
  SiifXW20 November 2025United States🇺🇸

  Let me be upfront, while some of these Elemental mixes can be intriguing, simply stripping the drums from this one and leaving it at that isn't exactly a brilliant idea, it just comes off as a neutered Lizard to me. At least this likely means it won't be part of the Wilson Stereo remix, so thankfully I can get that without this as some kind of parasitic twin attached to it. Plus, while I'm a fan of the revamped cover art, flipping it around has me let down once more. You might say using the old back image as the front and zooming in a bit is taking the easy way out, but I think it actually works with the slight rearranging and color tweaks, this new back is the real half-baked effort and downright terrible in comparison.

• Altered, Relaxed Reptilian Vibe

  4 out of 5 stars
  nembvimc3216 November 2025United States🇺🇸

  Initially, I wasn't a fan of this totally altered blend, as it strips away the drums and bass, along with other quirky bits I adore, but I'm gradually warming up to it. It's pretty much the polar opposite of the original version. Chill, laid-back, and serene. Feels like it's been slowed down a tad. A pleasant, albeit very different, listening experience. Don't expect this to be like Lizard. It's a totally different, more relaxed, reptilian vibe.