Three of a Perfect Pair

Three of a Perfect Pair is the tenth studio album by the band King Crimson, released in 1984. The album is the culmination of the band's 80s period and is a balance between the experimental Discipline, and the more commercially accessible Beat. Tony Levin had more input than on any other King Crimson album. It was noted for being quite clearly divided into a "left" and "right" side, with a third side added in 2001. One of the bonus tracks was a barbershop a cappella in which all four members supposedly sing but is really Tony's voice overdubbed to create harmonization. Following the book theme of the last two albums, the album title may be a subtle nod to 1984, the year it was released. The album concept is based on the idea of "three sides to every story", as in his side, her side and an objective truth. The front cover designed by Peter Willis is a reference to the Emerald Tablet, with a representation of a male solar deity on the top and a female lunar deity on the bottom, and is a continuation of Larks Tongues in Aspic.