KING'S X — Dogman (review)

KING'S X — Dogman album cover Album · 1994 · Hard Rock Buy this album from MMA partners
4.5/5 ·
Stooge
Dogman is the album where King’s X start to take a trip in a different direction. Listening to their previous four studio albums, I’d say such a change wasn’t even necessary, but is welcomed. We’ve heard the melodic King’s X before, and they remain extremely melodic. We’ve heard heavy King’s X before. Just not this heavy.

Thanks to a new producer, Brendan O’Brien, Dogman showcases the band with a newly distorted and grungy sound. This was quite an adjustment to hear upon first listen as it’s a more rough sounding production than their Sam Taylor productions. However, I can’t picture these songs having the same bite had they stuck with the same sound. A minor complaint for me is that with the more distorted guitar tone, it masks some of the nuances in Ty Tabor’s guitar work that I’m a fan of.

Not much has changed with the vocals aside from Doug Pinnick’s use of high vocals / screams are minimized. Since Ty and Jerry sing in a higher vocal range anyways, it’s not very noticeable.

Several strong tunes on this one, with the title track, “Fool You”, “Complain”, and “Cigarettes” making up my favorites. The only songs that don’t do much for me are “Don’t Care” and “Go To Hell”. On a 14-song album, 2 weak tracks (with “Go To Hell” being under a minute in length) are forgivable.

Due to the heavy nature of the album, Dogman would perhaps fit more naturally into a metal fan’s music collection than other King’s X albums. Essential listen!
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