King’s X Songs 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 songs ranked.
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10. Lost In Germany (King’s X, 1992)
“This band obviously didn’t know, if they wanted to be alternative or mainstream. So the result is a strange mixture of styles and full of underdone compositions. Not bad, not good. So-so, so to say.”
9. Goldilox (Out of the Silent Planet, 1988)
“Kings X first album goldilox is just breathtakingly good and this album was so different than everything else at the time it came out. Not my favorite Kings X album but still 5 stars. Also with Kings X you will probably need multiple listens for it to sink in on anything you listen to the songs just slowly penetrate your soul amazing band.”
8. Black the Sky (Dogman, 1994)
“This album has been in my collection since it came out. But it has been years since I listened to it. I was surprised it was not one of my favorites in 1994. This is a good album. Heavier, thicker sounding. In The heavier songs, the harmonies are not over done as in many King’s X songs.”
7. Over My Head (Gretchen Goes to Nebraska, 1989)
“Pretty average rocker. Has a decent guitar riff and singing, but also too repetitive and a bit corny. Still a good song though.”
6. It’s Love (Faith Hope Love, 1990)
“First single, the Beatles-esque “It’s Love” boasts some of Tabor’s most dazzling, evocative solos captured to date, particular in the final minute.”
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5. Pleiades (Gretchen Goes to Nebraska, 1989)
“Pleiades is utterly amazing, the Guitars and harmony Vocals are amazing. Gretchen Goes to Nebraska is nothing less than one of the greatest albums in Progressive Metal history.”
4. Out of the Silent Planet (Gretchen Goes to Nebraska, 1989)
“The album opener, Out Of The Silent Planet is simply stunning. It’s incredibly heavy, with wonderful Sci-Fi themed lyrics. Summerland is a gorgeously heavy and dark masterpiece.”
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3. Mission (Gretchen Goes to Nebraska, 1989)
“Unfeasibly clued-up heavy music author Martin Popoff once described the sound of King’s X as ‘Black Sabbath meets the Beatles’. While a trifle broad by his usual standards (I feel G&R meets XTC might have been a bit more accurate), the analogy certainly got me interested.”
2. Dogman (Dogman, 1994)
“Dogman is the album where King’s X start to take a trip in a different direction. Listening to their previous four studio albums, I’d say such a change wasn’t even necessary, but is welcomed. We’ve heard the melodic King’s X before, and they remain extremely melodic. We’ve heard heavy King’s X before. Just not this heavy.”
1. Black Flag (King’s X, 1992)
“Pretty catchy hard rock that features powerful vocal moments from Doug Pinnick and a brief but nifty guitar solo from Ty Tabor halfway through the thing. This track also received some all-important Beavis and Butt-Head rotation back in the day, though I forget if the duo liked it or not. Well, I still like it, but I must admit that I’ll always find it mystifying that the lyrics have nothing to do with Greg Ginn or Henry Rollins.”