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09/24/2006
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King's X
"Out Of The Silent Planet"
© Atlantic Records
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track listing
In The New Age
Goldilox
Power Of Love
Wonder
Sometimes
King
What Is This
Far Far Away
Shot Of Love
Visions
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King's X "Out Of The Silent Planet"
Impressed by their
self-titled release (it wasn't
their debut), King's X has always been an interesting band. Recognizing
themselves as a band of Christians rather than a Christian-rock band, I haven't
been disappointed with any of their previous and later releases. Out Of The
Silent Planet was their debut album, as they have always had a unique sound.
The biracial band consisting of Doug Pinnick (bass/vocals) [black], Jerry Gaskill
(drums) [white] and Ty Tabor (guitar, vocals) [white], their music has a definite
heavy metal sound, with spiritual lyrics.
The opening track, "In The New Age" starts out very experimental,
yet kicks into a common heavy metal sound heard on future releases.
"Goldilox" fits more of a pop/metal atmosphere. "Power Of Love"
and "Wonder" have the sound matching many of the popular hair bands of
the day. "Sometimes" has a more harder rock edge, like most of the '80s
hair bands, even the later solo years of Ozzy Osbourne. '80s hair bands (such
as Nelson (Ricky Nelson's twin sons) best compares the style of "King."
Fans familiar with the King's X sound throughout their career, "What Is
This" captures the expert sound of heavy metal, as Ozzy. The same can be
said for the remaining songs on the album: "Shot Of Love" and
"Visions."
A very good debut, Out Of The Silent Planet premiered a new group
with a distinctive sound, both musically and vocally. King's X is an
interesting band to listen to, and furthers your interests in listening to
more of their future albums. Heavy Metal fans will enjoy this band, as they
can relate to fans such as Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, 1980s Hair Bands,
and even Deep Purple.
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