Released on 18 June 1982, Beat peaked at number 39 in the UK Albums Chart. In a positive review, Trouser Press wrote that "the players push their instruments into a new form, akin to fusion and art-rock, but miles beyond either, and beyond description as well."

Track listing

All music written by Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin and Bill Bruford; all lyrics written by Adrian Belew except "Two Hands", by Margaret Belew.

Personnel

;King Crimson

  • Adrian Belew – electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, lead vocals
  • Robert Fripp – electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, organ, Frippertronics
  • Tony Levin – bass guitar, Chapman Stick, backing vocals
  • Bill Bruford – acoustic and electronic drums, percussion

;Additional personnel

  • Rhett Davies – producer
  • Graham Davies – equipment
  • Rob O'Conner – cover design
  • Tex Read – social services
  • Patrick Spinks – management

Charts

Album

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| style="text-align:center;"| 75

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Single

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!Year

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!Position

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|1982

|"Heartbeat"

|Billboard Mainstream Rock

| style="text-align:center;"|57

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References

  • Beat lyrics