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Greggie wrote:I don't know why I haven't gotten into this band, but hearing some of you mention King's X the other day made me want to listen to some of their stuff. So, what are some of the top King's X songs that you guys would suggest I check out?
verslibre wrote:Greggie wrote:I don't know why I haven't gotten into this band, but hearing some of you mention King's X the other day made me want to listen to some of their stuff. So, what are some of the top King's X songs that you guys would suggest I check out?
The funny thing with KX fans is that we tend to unanimously agree their best period encompasses the first few albums, from Out Of The Silent Planet through Dogman. In between, you've got Gretchen Goes To Nebraska, Faith Hope Love and King's X. You may want to start with either Gretchen or King's X. Those albums are just about perfect. GGtN has "Send A Message," "Summerland," and "Over My Head" (they made a great video for that one) which you may have already heard, and King's X has "The World Around Me," "Black Flag" (video), "Ooh Song" and "Lost In Germany"—all songs with great hooks. If you don't like what you hear (and I don't think that'll be the case) from either of these albums, you'll never get into King's X.
Greggie wrote:I don't know why I haven't gotten into this band, but hearing some of you mention King's X the other day made me want to listen to some of their stuff. So, what are some of the top King's X songs that you guys would suggest I check out?
Greggie wrote:I don't know why I haven't gotten into this band, but hearing some of you mention King's X the other day made me want to listen to some of their stuff. So, what are some of the top King's X songs that you guys would suggest I check out?
X factor wrote:Greggie wrote:I don't know why I haven't gotten into this band, but hearing some of you mention King's X the other day made me want to listen to some of their stuff. So, what are some of the top King's X songs that you guys would suggest I check out?
It's all about MOANJAM on "Faith, Hope Love"- watched em do that one live back in 94- freakin amazing shit!
Greggie wrote:I downloaded Over My Head and Black Flag. Both of those songs are pretty cool songs. I definitely think this is a band I can get into and I appreciate all of you giving me advice on which are the best albums to get.
NealSchonFan53 wrote:I just totally ran into "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" at a record store today for $10. I got it along with "Raised on Radio" and Porcupine Tree's newest....
I've kinda been into King's X for awhile. They have some really catchy, cool songs.
NealSchonFan53 wrote:Nah, Porcupine Tree is the project of a man by the name of Steven Wilson. He's my favorite Steve in the music business, bar none.
There's really no way to describe Porcupine Tree other than "must-listen." They perform everything from atmosphering soundscapes to grinding metal riffs, and usually both in the same song! Lush layers of thick sound, wistful and melodic vocal harmonies, and introspective lyrical voyages..... they're probably my 2nd or 3rd favorite band right now.
Everyone should do themselves a favor and check out these albums:
Fear of a Blank Planet (2007) [The track "Anesthetize" features Alex Lifeson]
Deadwing (2005)
In Absentia (2003) [Their best in my opinion]
Lightbulb Sun (2001)
Their earlier stuff than this was more psychedelic, great material but these four would most appeal to a MR fanbase. GREAT music!
I'd most compare Porcupine Tree to what happens if Pink Floyd has sex with Dream Theater while Tool videotapes it and modern Toto sprays them all down afterwards.
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