King’s X Albums Ranked
King’s X is an American rock band that combines progressive metal, funk, and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups. Despite a largely underground reputation as the “musician’s musicians”, King’s X was pivotal in the early development of progressive metal and produced a series of early records considered essential within the genre. The band’s lyrics are largely based on the members’ struggles with religion and self-acceptance. King’s X was ranked No. 83 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock King’s X have also been cited as an influence or inspiration to numerous acts such as Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pantera, Dream Theater, Devin Townsend and Soil. Here are all of King’s X albums ranked.
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7. XV (2008)
“With the release of XV the guys in the band have gotten their feet back under them as a cohesive unit. The process began by bringing in an outside producer for Ogre Tones. Outside producers can be a powerful creative influence, most notably George Martin with The Beatles. This creative spark continues to flow with the release of XV.”
6. Ear Candy (1996)
“Ear Candy has in spades the two qualities that define King’s X overall as a band: (1) fantastic rock musicianship with great writing, and (2) total authenticity. It is lush, gorgeous, effortless, and deeply satisfying. The album is focused. Experimental riffing of the band’s earlier albums, including odd time, unexpected stops and starts, weirdness for the sake of weirdness, is gone. Doug’s mohawk, dreadlocks, and fancy clothes are gone.”
5. King’s X (1992)
“This collection of work is infinitely easy to listen to and very accessible to those of you that aren’t long time King’s X fans. This disc is a little mellower than newer efforts, though I wouldn’t describe it as “mellow” by any means – it’s just not the hard, grungy, loud and deep sound of Dogman, for example. “Black Flag” has incredible energy and as dark as the lyrics might be it’s impossible not to sing along and feel happy.”
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4. Dogman (1994)
“Most of the tunes on Dogman literally blow much newer bands out of the water. The songwriting is a bit more pedestrian this time out,more stripped down than previous undertakings,but overall a very satisfying listen and no other modern group that I can think of can hold a candle to the mighty Kings.”
3. Out Of The Silent Planet (1988)
“`Out Of The Silent Planet’ is the band’s genre-busting, game-changing debut – though the band itself had already been playing together for nearly 10 years at the time of its release in 1988. The fact that these same 3 musicians continue to make music together in the 21st century without a single lineup change, coupled with the fact that at least 5 of the debut album’s songs continue to dazzle audiences as steady fixtures of today’s live set, speaks to the magic of this album – and to the magic of King’s X.”
2. Faith Hope Love (1990)
“Great vocal harmonies, grungy, bluesy rock and roll guitar, not too fast, interesting lyrics, that grab you. I play this album over and over. As a believer I heartily recommend this to other believers. To others, I would readily do the same. This is quality music”
1. Gretchen Goes To Nebraska (1989)
“This is the best album I’ve heard from King’s X. Much more emphasis on creative elements, sometimes to the point of psychedelia. Wonderful vocal harmonies and Doug Pinnick’s vocals never sounded better. Catchy, heavy guitar riffs, and upbeat, driving tunes.”