King's X - Out of the Silent Planet (#5749)

metalgod · **Joined:** Thu Sep 16, 2004 12:50 am **Posts:** 5515

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King's X - Out of the Silent Planet
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Satan's Anus · **Joined:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:37 pm **Posts:** 1046

Man, a lot of people would call this a classic. I wouldn't, but it's most definitely a killer album.

Jeff@Metalreviews · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:37 pm

Satan's Anus wrote:

Man, a lot of people would call this a classic. I wouldn't, but it's most definitely a killer album.

I agree that this is a classic! I actually feel "Gretchin Goes To Nebraska" is their best album with this one a very close second; some of King's X's best material ever. And to see Dogman with a score of 88? Mmmmm. I know each to his own where opinions are concerned but Dogman marked a serious change in musical direction for the band; one that was somewhat inconsistent. Some good tunes, but the music got a bit to grunge for me and what was really attractive about King's X. I'd give "Out of The Silent Planet" high 90's, even 100. Dogman? Hi 60's.

BoJay · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:21 pm

Gretchin Goes to Nebraska definitely a classic. I don't think Out of the Silent Planet is a masterpiece though, its too repetitive. Thats why I rated it as very good.

Dogman, in my opinion, is also an excellent record. Different, yes, but more to my liking (heavier, darker, more diverse).

Satan's Anus · **Joined:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:37 pm **Posts:** 1046

My favorite King's X album is Manic Moonlight, but I dig all of them. Such a great band.

Jeff@Metalreviews · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:05 pm

Satan's Anus wrote:

My favorite King's X album is Manic Moonlight, but I dig all of them. Such a great band.

Manic Moonlight? It took me a very long time to get into that album. It was somewhat experimental and took things a bit further from where "Bulbous" was going. It has it's moments but I really have to be in the mood to listen to that one.

Satan's Anus · **Joined:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:37 pm **Posts:** 1046

Jeff@Metalreviews wrote:

Satan's Anus wrote:

My favorite King's X album is Manic Moonlight, but I dig all of them. Such a great band.

Manic Moonlight? It took me a very long time to get into that album. It was somewhat experimental and took things a bit further from where "Bulbous" was going. It has it's moments but I really have to be in the mood to listen to that one.

Yes, a very different album, but for some reason I just really dig the songs. It's often labeled their worst, but I find it to be very catchy.

SolarSoul25 · **Joined:** Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:14 pm **Posts:** 622

I am pretty late to this party, but I finally took this out of my collection and gave it a spin (picked it up used last year along with all of their discography).

My god, what an album. Just from a first listen I am floored with how tight these guys are, something that is certainly confirmed with what would later follow. It definitely has a "classic" worthy status to my ears, though more listens would be needed to confirm that. Still, just absolutely stunned by what I have missed out on with these guys. Best trio this side of Rush IMO.

The Annoying Frenchman · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:33 pm

Actually, I was considering giving Gretchen Goes to Nebraska a classic review. It can also be Faith Hope Love (I love both albums equally).

SolarSoul25 · **Joined:** Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:14 pm **Posts:** 622

This is probably the first album of theirs that I have listened to entirely, so I think I am in for a treat once I get to those.

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