KevinMD July 29, 2024
“21st Century Schizoid Man” is a 1969 antiwar song by the prog rock band King Crimson. It appeared as the lead cut on their debut album In the Court of the Crimson King. “Schizoid Man” is considered an epic, described by Rolling Stone as “a seven-and-a-half-minute statement of purpose: rock power, jazz spontaneity, and classical precision harnessed in the service of a common aim.”
Schizoid personality disorder is much less demonstrative but no less emblematic of the profound disconnection and emotional isolation that can characterize human experience. The disorder represents a stark contrast to the intense, expressive nature of “21st Century Schizoid Man,” highlighting how inner turmoil and detachment can be just as impactful, albeit in a more subdued and...
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