The Anthology – A Musical Journey is a prosaic title for a storied collection. Its 33 songs plot the extraordinary career path of one of prog’s premier singers and songwriters. The story begins in Dorset in the 60s with Greg Lake’s confident baritone voice already standing out on singles by The Shame and The Shy Limbs. Robert Fripp went to the same guitar teacher as Lake in Bournemouth and invited him to join King Crimson, which necessitated switching from lead guitar to bass. The two recorded versions of that group’s gentle, hymnal Peace A Beginning bookend this collection, which also includes a majestic live performance of The Court Of The Crimson King at The Fillmore West on December 15, 1969, the day before Lake discussed joining forces with Keith Emerson. Another song from this period, 21st Century Schizoid Man is represented in a rocking 1981 live version by Lake’s own band, with Gary Moore flamboyant on guitar.