Comments on: Kings X – XV

By: Max

Max — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:08:46 +0000

What a great band! i enjoy every new record they make. the groove is fantastic, the melodies and vocal lines are great. King’s X is a very inspirational band for me.

By: Jeff Kent

Jeff Kent — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:20:22 +0000

King’s X is one of those bands that you can love so much it hurts. I’m glad they soldier on despite everything that stands in their way. XV is another great addition to their catalog and while not instantly catchy it will grow on you like a fungus. As far as Ty’s solos go Ty says more in a few notes than most guitarists say with 5 minutes of wankery.

If you have not seen King’s X live you are truly missing out on one of the best and most heartfelt shows in Rock.

By: J

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:03:56 +0000

My band MEAN VENUS is playing with Kings X on July 27th, 2008 @ the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Very psyched and honored. We are also a three piece with lead singer/bassist. All comparisons pretty much stop there though. More straightforward hard rock thing going on. Check it out: http://meanvenus.com.

See ya there!!!

By: tim yates

tim yates — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:47:04 +0000

very well written review. i might beg to differ with the no guitar solos on this one, or u actually did say there was one or two. but you forgot to mention the awesome guitar work in the last song ‘No Lie’, actually regarded as a bonus track. Ty definately shows that master musicianship on this one in my opinion. I was actually disappointed with their last release (Ogre Tones), thought it was one of their worst albums (not that they have any albums one could call bad, just not as good). The new album captured my attention from the first listen and soon won me over musically. Chalk up another great album from one of he greatest bands ever.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:17:49 +0000

… and sorry for my bad english…

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:17:12 +0000

Hi from Belgium! Since the day I’ve seen King’s X in a small local club here in Belgium, rockin’ more than two hours in front of 150 persons, i have the greatest respect for these great musicians, their simplicity, their honesty(and I am an atheist far from their religious preocupations) and overall their musical talent : one of the best singer of the whole rock and roll history and a HUGE bass player ; one of the most instersting and less boring guitar player and a drummer who does not need a monster drum kit to develop a powerful and sensible play… Well, XV, maybe is not their best album (but what could be better than Dogman, for example ?)but still much above of all the mainstream shit. I do really appreciate the review from Shawn.

By: Shawn Pelata

Shawn Pelata — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:53:23 +0000

Thanks Mike…this one actually had me worried because it was the first time I was no immediately enamoured with a King’s X album…but it grew and now I’m a fan of this one like I am all the others. KX always, Shawn.

By: Mike Marshall

Mike Marshall — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:15:30 +0000

Shawn, your review is spot on. This is what endears King’s X to me. Everytime I listen to their new releases for the first time….I always find myself saying WTF? Then after the second and third time listened to…..I say oh yeah…….definately King’s X. Always a fan, Mike.