Planer praised the album's aggression and "sonic belligerence", writing, "If the bandmembers' constant tone probing is an active search to find the unwitting consciousness of a decidedly younger, rowdier, and more demanding audience, their collective mission is most assuredly accomplished on The Power to Believe -- even more so than the tripped-out psychedelic prog rock behemoth from whence they initially emerged." David Fricke of Rolling Stone appreciated the album's contrast of heavy, frightening periods against peaceful moments, concluding with, "In the face of war, King Crimson make hopeful thunder." In their 2003 review, Mojo wrote, "This is a more consistent set, and, hopefully, a revelation for a few young metal heads." Chris Jones of the BBC called the album "simply stunning". Still, some critics were more lukewarm on The Power to Believe. Writing for Pitchfork, Dominique Leone said, "I can admit to feeling some of that old Crim magic a few times during [the album], but would be kidding myself if I thought it was as potent a spell as their adventures of yore." Stylus Magazines Ed Howard called The Power to Believe King Crimson's best release since 1981's Discipline but thought it did not live up to the band's earliest releases. Re-issue In 2019, King Crimson announced that The Power to Believe would be the fifteenth and final phase of their "40th Anniversary" release schedule. An enhanced and expanded master of the album was released in hi-res stereo audio as well as lossless 5.1 Surround Sound. Track listing All songs written by Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto with lyrics by Belew, except where noted. Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.King Crimson Robert Fripp – guitar Adrian Belew – guitar, vocals Pat Mastelotto – acoustic and electric drums and percussion Trey Gunn – Warr touch bassAdditional personnel' David Singleton – mastering, management Machine – production, programming, engineering, mixing Simon Heyworth – mastering Jeff Juliano – additional engineering Ken Latchney – haiku voice recording P. J. Crook – artwork Hugh O'Donnell – sleeve design Tim Faulkner – voice source (track 4) Charts References External links King Crimson albums 2003 albums Discipline Global Mobile albums Sanctuary Records albums Albums produced by Machine (producer)