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This CD has many catchy tunes and still has a classic King's X sound.It's hard to believe Doug Pinnick is (or almost is) 60 years old.Noah
this is one band where an African-American (Doug Pinnick) makes a contribution to the hard rock. this release, XV is hard and melodic at the same time. King's X is a hard rock/ progressive metal trio out of Texas. other bands are God Forbid, Killswitch Engage, Suffocation, and 24-7 Spyz. they sound like a rockier version of the Beatles.however on song no. 2, which is entitled "Blue", they sound like the Smithereens collided with the Beatles. if you like King's X, you also ought to get the Galactic Cowboys (RIP), whom King's X palled around with. I wonder when these guys are going to release an album again.
This album is jam packed with solid tunes from a fantastic band. I would always recommend seeing them live, then you can witness Dug playing a lead bass riff that is counter to the lead vocal he is singing and all three band members singing the chorus on track #1 Pray, this was quite an amazing thing to witness. If you like King's X you won't be disappointed. If your not familiar with King's X pick up this album and jump on board. check out [.]. for tour dates.King's X will never get the recognition they deserve, but you can help by picking up this CD.
The song are short and soooo sweet. Been listnening to these guys since I first heard Gretchan goes to Nebraska. This is a good solid job by the boys. Saw them perform about three weeks ago and they did quite a few songs from this CD, the tunes really translate well, live. Give it a listen, you won't be dissapointed.
After having followed kings x long and distinguished history of self styled musical enchantments, we now listen in on XV and can now be elated to have seen these 3 men still creatively energized and writing songs that can still make us so happy they are together. A mark of an intelligent,insightful, band of men like you and I that have had their ups and downs and yet find enjoyment and contentment in life. Over the years, they have redefined themselves by exploring new musical genres, each time, adding to their legacy as a band never content to spew out more of the same musically or even to appeal to the commercial hit lists. For 20 years we can just stand and listen in amazement as these new songs give us glimpses into their thinking and feelings and lives, like musical paintings, their brushstrokes are colorful, meaningful and creatively dynamic, sometimes in subtle ways that may only be caught upon further looks and listenings. A treasurehouse of musical and lyrical elation. Bravo and thank you Kings X.
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