Cat Food (song)
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| "Cat Food" | |
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| Single by King Crimson | |
| from the album In the Wake of Poseidon | |
| B-side | "Groon" |
| Released | March 13, 1970 |
| Studio | Wessex Sound Studios, London |
| Genre | Jazz fusion[1] |
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"Cat Food" is the only single released on English progressive rock band King Crimson's second album, In the Wake of Poseidon. The single was reissued on vinyl in celebration of its 50th anniversary on February 21, 2020.[3]
Background[edit]
The track takes on a jazz fusion style[4], foreshadowing the band's sound in their following album, Lizard.[5] It was written by Robert Fripp, Peter Sinfield, and Ian McDonald and produced by Sinfield and Fripp as well. The single cover was designed by Peter Sinfield.[6] The track was covered by English progressive metal band, Peach, on their 1994 album, Giving Birth to a Stone, under the name "Catfood".
Reissue[edit]
On February 21, 2020, the single was reissued on ten inch vinyl under the label, Panegyric. Along with its B-side, "Groon", the reissue contains an 2019 alternate mix and live version.[3] It also peaked at the #2 spot of the Top 40 Official Vinyl Singles Chart in the week of March 13, 2020.[7]
Track listings[edit]
Adapted from Discogs[3][6] and Tidal[8]
1970 version
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cat Food" | McDonald, Sinfield, Fripp | 2:45 |
| 2. | "Groon (instrumental)" | Fripp | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 6:16 | ||
2019 vinyl reissue
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cat Food" | McDonald, Sinfield, Fripp | 2:47 |
| 2. | "Cat Food (2019 Live Version)" | 4:40 | |
| 3. | "Cat Food (2019 Alternate Mix)" | 5:04 | |
| 4. | "Groon (instrumental)" | Fripp | 3:34 |
| Total length: | 16:05 | ||
Personnel[edit]
Adapted from the album's credits[9]
- Robert Fripp – guitars
- Peter Sinfield – lyrics, production
- Michael Giles – drums
- Greg Lake – vocals
- Peter Giles – bass
- Keith Tippett – piano
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2019) | Peakposition |
|---|---|
| Official Vinyl Singles Chart (UK) | 2[7] |
References[edit]
- ↑ Reed, Ryan. "Why King Crimson's 'In the Wake of Poseidon' Was Destined to Fail". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ↑ "King Crimson – Cat Food / Groon (2020, 50th Anniversary release, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "King Crimson – Cat Food / Groon (2020, 50th Anniversary release, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ↑ Reed, Ryan. "Why King Crimson's 'In the Wake of Poseidon' Was Destined to Fail". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ↑ "King Crimson - In the Wake of Poseidon (album review 2) | Sputnikmusic". Sputnik Music. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 "King Crimson – Cat Food / Groon (1970, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Official Vinyl Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ↑ "Cat Food: 50th Anniversary Edition - King Crimson". Tidal. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ↑ "In the Wake of Poseidon". Wikipedia. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
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