Their previous album to this, "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" is a certified classic. "Over My Head", "Summerland", "The Difference (In the Garden of St. Anne's-on-the-Hill)", and "I'll Never Be the Same" are among the tracks on that album that you would love. I hadn't heard this one yet so I'm pleased to hear it too.
Agreed with all the above! I approached King's X via this album Faith hope love and it's fabulous. The heavy, bluesy guitar riffs and melodies are so soulful. Though they've toured quite often here in the UK, I've not seen them live...yet!
Really great suggestions! For an incredibly beautiful slow one, there is The Difference (In the Garden of St. Anne's-On-The-Hill). Magical harmonies in that one. Lost in Germany is another great one, such a killer riff.
Been a huge fan since their first album. To the above list I'd add, Goldilocks (since you wanted a ballad), Groove machine, Go tell somebody, Black the sky, Shoes
Kings X is an amalgam---makes me think of what you might get if you combined the Beatles and Aerosmith, sent them to Texas and had them listen to a lot of Dixie Dregs and Earth, Wind and Fire. A lot of elements combined into a very unique hard rock sound.
Huge KX fan. But rock radio did not play them much (or at all here in Canada). Doug’s voice was probably too Motown for young listeners, and the music was lumped into the metal camp unfortunately. Just a little too quirky for the masses.
I have fond memories of this album when it was first released in 1990. Their prior album, Gretchen goes to Nebraska, was a such a breath of fresh air back then. With the Faith, Hope, and Love album they seemed to be poised for major success. But unfortunately, it didn't happen, which I always thought was criminal. I hope you guys continue to dive into their music as they were one of the best and original bands that came out during that period bar none
They used to live in Houston, here in my home town, they lived in my neighborhood, and I was fortunate enough to jam with them on a couple of occasions, it was a lot of fun, good memories 🎶
My favorite slower songs of theirs are The Difference (In the Garden of St. Anne's-on-the-Hill), Pleiades and Summerland. They all come from the album Gretchen Goes to Nebraska.
Totally most underrated band ever. Was fortunate enough in late 90s to help book them at a small venue in the San Joaquin Valley when they were in between venues. 150 people showed up at a small auditorium and got the most intimate show of their lives. Doug's arms were so long his bass was on the floor practically 🤣🤣🤘
No one plays Kings X and it's a mystery frankly as they are a one of those bands that are ridiculously good. Ty Tabor is a class act. As a Brit I've loved the bands from these shores but no Brit bands play like these guys. If I'm going to suggest one song then play Wonder....... please
There’s like 2 kinds of people. Those who haven’t heard King’s X, and those who absolutely love them. One of the best bands ever. And how bout that ending?
Hi Nick, Hi Lexi. It's brilliant you are reacting to King's X....a brilliant but underated band. A mixture of styles...prog, funky, metal. So many cracking albums...Dogman is superb ...the title track is a good start. Just a fact to link to Dream Theater guys ...the lead singer Doug Pinnick is the vocalist who sang on Lines In The Sand...on the album Falling Into Infinity. Thank you so much for all your reactions. Looking forward to your next offering. Peace and love from Liverpool UK 👍✌️🤘☮️
Here's the thing about that extended time changing outro -- they do that live, exactly, every time. Like precision. There are three voices, and they are also the three players. Also they're great people. And the other record is Dogman, but you should listen to Out of the Silent Planet and Gretchen goes to Nebraska first.
So glad you're onto this great band! I was only introduced a few years ago; love them so much. For the next song by them, I'd recommend Over My Head, the live version from their album Live Love in London. Truly, though, I don' t recall ever regretting a listen to King's X.
Yessssss! Thanks for finally getting to King's X! There are 2 albums before this one....their 2nd album, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska, is a bonafide classic with "Over My Head " as one of my favorite gems from it. Very cool, guys...🤯👍💖
Wow, just heard this one the other day and it brought me back to college... King's X should have been a much bigger band. Thanks for pulling this one out and nice that you guys dig it!
Hey Nick N Lex, I love Kings-X. Have seen them 5 times awesome 3 piece band. They have a lot of great music that I think you two will enjoy. Glad you chose to start reacting to them. Keep up the good work.
I've seen them live several times and they always do this song. By the end of it the crowd is in a frenzy. Awesome vocals, and harmonies. All three sing. They also do a great power ballad off of their first album titled "Goldilox". One of my favorite bands. Gee, can you tell? You both are very cool, great reaction. 🐾
Wow, Nick, I can't believe you never heard King's X before! HUUUUGE influence on countless musicians that you listen to. One of the most underrated bands out there EVER. They have a huge catalog, but take a moment to listen to their first 3 records..... Out of the Silent Planet, Gretchen Goes To Nebraska and Faith Hope Love. Every song is perfect on all 3 of them.
I'm not surprised, but not just for N&L ;) MOST people seem not to have heard them, even if they are into many other bands. And that peers "know" of the band and reputation. But I've seen a few reactors listen . . . but not get it. But even though people pick stuff from "Dogman", I always believe its the "previous" albums that will entice people to want more. Its THIS era that people get to hear their "3 part harmonies" :). Apparently the band said they are going to feature more of that again!
The most criminaly underrated band ever......its tragic to think there's a vast army of people out there who would have loved them but will never know. Saw them at the Astoria in London and they really blew me away....a few years later I saw them supporting AC-DC and they stole the show.......fantastic trio.
Doug Pinnick on Vocals and Bass. Ty Tabor, a Guitar Genius and Jerry Gaskill on Drums. You can't go wrong with any of their songs but I wouldn't be opposed to you guys listening to Dogman next.
I STILL LOVE THESE GUYS BUT BACK IN THE DAY I WAS OBSESSED WITH THEM...THEY ARE ONE OF THE BEST POWER TRIO'S EVER,,GREAT TO SEE YOU REACT TO THEM..KEEP EM' COMIN MY COLORADO FRIENDS! / KENT
King's X is a treasure trove of melodic bliss and infectious groove. Pure feel. The ballad "Goldilox" is transcendent -- an all-timer. The song "Over My Head" is also incredible. Too many other favorite tracks to list, but will also give mention to "Send a Message", "Picture", "It's Love", and "Little Bit of Soul".
They're still going today! One day you have to watch their extended version of *Over My Head* , live - this one: ruclips.net/video/8SKUrz5cwHU/видео.html (And that'll probably have you looking for concert tickets next time they're in town.)
Shhhh!!! You'll ruin our very private King's X club! But try the entire Gretchen Goes To Nebraska disk to grasp how great these guy were/are. So horribly underrated...
I woke up one morning in 1984 I think,to "Goldilox".Mt older brother had borrowed "Out of the Silent Planet" from a friend and was listening to it as he got ready for school. I was blown away.Instantly awake and wanting more of this music. Been a huge fan for over 35 years.This is the greatest band you never heard of. "Ear Candy" and "Tape Head" are two of my favorite albums, but you have fifteen to choose from."Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" is a no-brainer...start to finish.Just a great recording. P.S. They are a trio,and all three sing.
Doug Pinnick is the bass player and lead singer, he's awesome. Doug also did some background vocals on Dream Theaters tune, Lines in the Sand, which is one of my fav tunes from Dream Theater. I never see anyone react to that song. I really liked Kings X Dogman album, the title track and Flies and Blue Skies are both awesome songs you may want to check out.
Great and highly under rated power trio. My brother turned me on to them in the eighties when I was on one of my high horse's going on about how no power trio could compare with Rush. My brother also turned me on to Jethro Tull and Yes.
When they play this song Live (and they always do!) it is NOTE FOR NOTE......everyone LOVEs this song live - what talent. I have heard it many times.....KX rules
Aaaah yesssss. Thank so much for doing this. You’ve now entered the rabbit hole that is King’s X. As a few have said. The album before this - ‘Gretchen’ is considered by many as their best and one of the greatest albums ever made. I would love to see you do ‘Summerland’ and ‘Plieades’ from this album to have a true KX experience. Also ‘Goldilox’ from their first album is one of the best songs ever written. Doug Pinnick - vocals and bass was 37 when their debut landed. Think about that! You should absolutely check out ‘Dogman’ and ‘pillow’ from the album Dogman as many consider this as close second behind ‘Gretchen’ as their greatest work. First 6 albums are all 10/10 and you can’t say that about many artists at all. Most underrated band of all time? Damn straight! Enjoy the journey 💙🎶🤘
Goldilox, Out of the Silent Planet, or Pleiades would be good next to get more of what this band was originally about. After Faith/Hope/Love, the songs Dogman, Shoes, or Groove Machine and good ones. I also like Ear Candy which is underrated IMO. Even if randomly choosing, you can't go wrong with most King's X though.
Ear Candy is one of my favorite KX albums. “Sometime” has all the essential elements: funky groove, pounding bass, soaring guitars, Beatles-esque harmonies, Doug’s gospel-tinged vocals.
Thanks for introducing this group to me. I had never heard of them before. So perhaps I can return the favour. Last week someone introduced a band from Mongolia called, The Hu. They fuse traditional Mongolian folk (and instruments) with modern day rock and metal. Pretty wild stuff!
One of my favorite bands of all time. I've seen them live many, many times and have never been disappointed. The new album is coming out soon. CANT...FRIKKIN"...WAIT....:)
I have heard the name but this is a first time listen for me too. I actually very much enjoyed the the music! The guitar was very gritty and and driving. I also loved how infectious the song got once they started playing with the time signatures. The vocals were just average in my opinion! But overall really dug this one! I will be checking out more of their music ! Thanks for the video nick and lex! Love you my friends.Have a good rest of week!!
I saw them actually blow out their p.a. playing Moanjam in 1992 in San Francisco. Once they figured out what happened it was just Jerry Gaskill on drums and Ty Tabor on guitar. dUg lost his bass as well but the mighty duo swiftly slowed down the song as a runaway train before crashing into the station. I never experienced anything like that.
@@shyshift WOW, what a sight that must've been! I STILL have not seen them :(. I keep missing them when they come to LA and San Diego. Hopefully will get to see them when they release the new album. I know dUg lives in LA county, I got to meet him at the Metal exhibit at the Grammy Museum a few years ago :). Super nice guy!
How true. So much great music and so little time. Factor in work, house, chores, blah blah blah and the problem is even more acute. At least you appreciate Rush!
A little trivia for Nick that I know you'll enjoy, regarding the debut album by U.K., with Allan Holdsworth on guitar. In an interview with the TeamRock site in 2016, Ty Tabor of King's X selected the album as his top pick in a "5 Essential Guitar Albums" list, stating, "I had never heard anybody think about playing guitar the way that [Holdsworth] plays on that record."
Their second album Gretchen Goes to Nebraska is technically a concept album. I read the story and still don't have a clue. That aside, the album is outstanding and should be heard as a whole, though many of the songs stand out on their own. One of my favorite albums. Scott Ian of Anthrax said a few years ago that they were the best live band he ever toured with. Like Anthrax and Metallica, King's X got their start on Megaforce Records.
I can't believe I missed this reaction!! In addition to being a HUGE Ptree and SW fan, I am just as equally crazy about Kings X. One of the most criminally under-rated bands ever! And beyond that, Ty Tabor (their guitarist) is one of the most criminally underrated guitarists - ever! And as much as I like Kings X, which is ALOT, Ty Tabor's solo stuff is, in my humble opinion, is even better! I will send you some suggestions!!! Have seen both but Ty solo is great also! He is also in a side band called The Jelly Jam, which is him, the bass from Dream Theather, and Rod Morganstern on drums who used to play with both the Dixie Dregs and then Winger. I gotta get you guys some Ty Tabor solo suggestions to react to. Again, love all that you guys do!!!
King’s X are criminally underrated.Their brand of Hard Rock with Beatlesque harmonies with a blend of Funk and Prog just make them so infectious and uplifting with those lyrics..please listen to more from this band I beg you!
Kings X is such an under-rated band. Great song writing, great instruments and vocals....very tight band!! I like "Lost in Germany"....it's as clean as it gets!!
What's not to like??Some R&B soul lead vocals, Beatles harmonies, and Mettalica rhythms. Go for all of the Dog Man album. Hell listen to all of Gretchen Goes to Nebraska,or Faith,Hope,and Love. They also write acoustic songs that sound more like Crosby, Stills& Nash.
My next recommendations: In The New Age Far,Far Away Visions Over My Head Everybody Knows A Little Bit Of Something Pleiadies The Mission The Burning Down Mr. Wilson Faith Hope Love A Legal Kill The World All Around Me Chariot Song Lost In Germany Not Just For The Dead Dogman Shoes Cigarettes Complain The Train Looking For Love A Box Groove Machine Goldilox( but if you can play video on your show seeing them do it live is beyond incredible with audience participation.)I can supply the optimal video if needed.
You almost HAVE to start with the first two Kings X albums. Those albums define them the best, but they have so much excellent material it'd be difficult to name all my favorite tracks
Instant subscription..... Love from England, been a fan since their first album and i haven't missed a tour since the second album.... I call them England's house band because despite being American i have never seen a gig over here that isn't packed out or totally passionate about these guys.... Criminally underrated and if anything the live versions are even better.... Welcome to the wonderful family of king's x fanatics 👍
Although they have progressive elements Kings X are a melting pot of many genres ..... one of a kind band (unless you count some elements of The Awful Truth / Galactic Cowboys ..... and maybe some Freak Kitchen).
And Atomic Opera! They were all from the Houston area around the time King's X started getting some recognition. I've seen King's X 12 or 13 times since 1989 and got to see Galactic Cowboys open for them several times. Those were nights of such wonderful vocal harmonies on top of crunchy grooves. Love it!
At the gigs over here you see tee shirts of rush , Soundgarden, Sabbath, pearl jam , tool , maiden.... Yes , proggy , soul, funk , metal , psych .... Just perfect
Finally you were introduced to the best American band of all time way to many great great great songs to name lets try the song Fool You ,,,, or Life Going By or Flies and Blue Skies they are best !!!
Nicknlex. Many years ago at a Christmas Eve gathering my friends turned me on to this song. First time hearing King's X and was hooked ever since. I had the same reaction to the songs ending. I am a musician and King's X will always be in my top 5 bands of my life. Please do more King's X reactions. Many great song choices below in the comments.
I've been watching you two for a few months now. I'm a huge fan of DT but was already a fan of King's X when I discovered Dream Theater. From what I've noticed, you seem to really connect emotionally to music in much the same way I do. King's X has a huge array of music in which to choose but I would love to watch you hear Flies & Blue Skies for the first time. My recommendations for new King's X fans (including Nick n Lex) would be: Dogman Over My Head It's Love Goldilox Groove Machine Prisoner Summerland Mission We Are Finding Who We Are Moanjam Dream Theater collaborated with Doug Pinnick on the Falling Into Infinity album for the track, Lines In The Sand. King's X opened for DT for a few shows during the summer of 2002. If memory serves, John Myung (who is friends with Ty Tabor) was instrumental in introducing King's X to Dream Theater.
*VERY happy you are sharing this with your fans and the uninitiated :D* (. . . don't forget ELP and Yes too with the "list", more to come! ;). So I believe I wrote some suggestions on the "post-it", but I have to write details for "Box 1" (the Post-it talks about their influences, "sound" and each member). This was a HUGE surprise guys! I LOVE that you are hearing this track to introduce you to the band :D. The crazy END transitions took awhile for me to figure out! And I would imagine for another band who played it almost nightly on the last season of "The Late Show with David Letterman"! Paul Schaffer, the conductor/keyboardist for "The Worlds Most Dangerous Band", got to talk to the band and gave them permission to play it as they went on breaks for commercials: (So its happening again! Links or whatever are deleting my comments); please look-up: "King's X song bits played on the Late Show" here at Yt. Though I really want you to start with a couple of other tracks before you get to "Dogman", just to hear more of their _styles_ and harmonies. But yes, they are a VERY "groovy" band, as it says on the back of my Kings X shirts; "May The Groove Be With You" :D Keep in mind they are just a "Trio", and the excellent Jerry Gaskill plays a small kit, its either a 5-6 piece drum kit. He also sings occasionally, and sounds like George Harrison. Ty Tabor, the guitarist with the killer "tone", is also a Lead Vocalist who has a John Lennon voice. And Doug "dUg" Pinnick (the Lead voice here, and is guest on DT's "Lines in the Sand") plays regular 4 - 6 string and "12" string Bass, full of groove and many times overdriven, so its LOW and heavy. His vocals have a variety of Gospel, Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock and his own unique timbre (pron: Tam-ber), and the guys do "3 Part Harmonies" (more-so in the earlier albums), and they can have that "Beatles" quality in their music, with; Rock, Metal, Prog, Doom (in the later years), Grunge, Soul, Funk, R&B and the kitchen sink! And then the "3 Part Harmonies"! Ty has been in various bands as well on the side (Platypus, Jelly Jam, and a guest with various Bands/musicians), and solo efforts. He is known for his Guitar "tone" as well . . . Get this; He names his main influences as the Beatles, Allan Holdsworth, Johnny Winter, Ace Frehley, Mel Galley, Brian May, Alex Lifeson, Phil Keaggy, and the original Alice Cooper band. :D!!! They are working on a new album and have talked about bringing the "Harmonies" back! So that will be great to hear again. Haha! I LOVE that you guys at the beginning were trying to get the "groove", and then the "Funky" parts came in and you 2 were RIGHT in the pocket bobbing your heads (Lexi's "neck sway"!) and moving your bodies to the groove :D. Then, trying to anticipate the "transitions" and Lexi making a face, and looking in the corner of her eye to Nick to see if he'd be on it and she breaks-up laughing :D! Please dig in guys, as you said . . . . they have soo many different sounds, I HOPE many more get into them. I'll add some suggestions in a few minutes! Keep in mind too, they have "7" more albums after the discography I sent you :).
While Nirvana gets a credit for the 90's shift in culture.,Kings X, The Cult, Living Colour and others came out in the late 80's. predated grunge, opening the door Nirvana and others walked through. 1) King (88) 2) Goldilox (88) 3) Over My Head (89) 4 Summerland (89)
You should definitely do dogman, the opening and title track to the album of the same name. I've been a huge Kings x fan for most of my life, and that song specifically is by far my favorite.
*I'll just add a few suggestions because the Kings X fans will have their own recommendations . . .* This is probably my FAVE track from them (off their 2nd album) with *Doug Pinnick* again on lead vocals (Bassist): Summerland The Train (from the album _after_ your anthology box-set. From the album "Ear Candy") Prisoner Over My Head (I'm one that really dis-likes pop music where the "Chorus" is basically the whole song and they repeat and repeat and repeat it. But THIS song; "Over my Head" is an exception because of the groove, the music, dUg's emotional vocals . . . and Ty's solo! One day, you'll have to experience the LIVE version from "Love Live from London", that will blow your socks off!). Lost in Germany The Groove Machine Complain Move (a heavier, somewhat "moodier" but groovy track from their last album "XV") Everywhere I Go *Ty Tabor* (Guitarist) on lead vocals: Pleiades (This is a song if you were sitting outside, looking at the night sky. Find a place where both of you can go and have it cranking in the car while stargazing :). Dream in my Life (both Ty and Doug) Freedom Not Just For the Dead (dUg and Ty sharing leads, with 3 part harmonies) Mississippi Moon (this one will also surprise you) Life Going By - Hope you enjOy the journey \m/.
You both are so awesome!!! KingsX are soooo great live…including this song!!! Their early stuff is perfection …but their 4th album and something off the album Earcandy is a treat as well. Big Big sound from this trio…they all sing those awesome harmonies,a nod to the Beatles. Also listen to Dugs awesome 12string bass!! Ty is a legendary guitarist…that sound is so unique….and Jerry is ALWAYS in the pocket just a tad behind the beat….such a groove machine!!!!
The first time I heard King's X in the mid 90s was in a weekly 2 hour radioshow of BFBS (British forces radio), which I listened to for 15 years. The DJ Kal Sutherland introduced me to so many bands, I would not have heard in the pre-internetradio-era; there was no german radio station in my area, which played such great music ... I found out from A as Ayreon to Z (I don't know) but T stands for Trivium, another underrated american metal band. I asked my older brother for a King's X CD and he gave me Dogman. I started listening and I was blown away. Like Alexia said in the reaction video "such a strong beginning", that's so typical for King's X. As Nick said, they are a bit proggy, but I for myself called it grooveRock or riffRock, because that's the trademark of many of their songs. I know 10 of their CDs, but Dogman is my favourite, I like the mix of heavy groovy songs, slower songs, a pure blues song, even a 51 second punk song. We were born to be loved is representative for King's X music and the end reminds me of the end of a great Opeth song - Deliverance - Opeth fans will know, what I'm talking about. Looking forward for more KIng's X ..... and maybe Opeth 🙂
Sly and the Family Sabbath... Such an interesting band. They really made an effort to continue exploring their artistic side and not get overly 'stuck.' As they grew, they let the music grow, too. Maybe check out "What is This?" from the 1st album from 1988, for a glimpse at another side of their style. Still big riff, harmonies and heavy groove. Then try 'Ocean' from the Tape Head album for a contrast. Lastly, "Julie" from the 'XV' album will round it for for a least one song from each of the members on lead vocals. Great reaction!
I saw them live three times. For first timers of King's X I would recommend Cigarettes, Dogma and Goldilox. They often finish their set with Goldilox and let the audience sing. Amazing show!
'Fool You' from Dogman. 'The Train' from Ear Candy. 'Alone' from Ogre Tones. 'Silent Wind' from King's X (self-titled). 'Legal Kill' from Faith, Hope & Love.
Here's a little secret... Kings X are one of the greatest bands on the planet.
The SILENT planet?
I saw them open up for AC/DC and thought they’d be HUUGE! But sadly they never were.
Amen.
FINALLY!!!!! Yes, thank you. Criminally underrated band. King's X = GOAT!!!! Great reaction guys.
Their previous album to this, "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" is a certified classic. "Over My Head", "Summerland", "The Difference (In the Garden of St. Anne's-on-the-Hill)", and "I'll Never Be the Same" are among the tracks on that album that you would love. I hadn't heard this one yet so I'm pleased to hear it too.
Agreed with all the above! I approached King's X via this album Faith hope love and it's fabulous. The heavy, bluesy guitar riffs and melodies are so soulful. Though they've toured quite often here in the UK, I've not seen them live...yet!
Completely agree! Summerland is just about the saddest song Ive ever heard though. Maybe 2nd saddest. Gets me in the feels STILL
Totally agree with the above! Also, Is this Love, Lost in Germany, Mississippi Moon, others
Agreed and saw them on that tour! , Though I would even start with t he debut.
1) King
2) Goldilox
You forgot the "Burning down" . . . gives me every time the chills when I listen to that song.
Best harmonies in rock. Check out Summerland, Over My Head, It's Love, and Dogman. You won't be disappointed.
Really great suggestions! For an incredibly beautiful slow one, there is The Difference (In the Garden of St. Anne's-On-The-Hill). Magical harmonies in that one. Lost in Germany is another great one, such a killer riff.
The 1st 3 I HIGHLY recommend!
Been a huge fan since their first album. To the above list I'd add, Goldilocks (since you wanted a ballad), Groove machine, Go tell somebody, Black the sky, Shoes
Excellent to hear some King's X. They are a highly underated band. Always loved Ty Tabor's guitar work.
One of my favorite guitarists!
Kings X is an amalgam---makes me think of what you might get if you combined the Beatles and Aerosmith, sent them to Texas and had them listen to a lot of Dixie Dregs and Earth, Wind and Fire. A lot of elements combined into a very unique hard rock sound.
Dixie Dregs' drummer is a big fan of King's X.
The King’s X song “Over My Head” is really cool…
King's X 'The best band of the Universe', Masterclass LPs, 'Gretchen Goes to Nebraska (1989)', 'Faith Hope Love' (1990), 'Dogman' (1994)..........
One of my favorite groups of all times.
King's X should've been as big as Pearl Jam, AIC, or any other mega-band of the early 90's. They were that good.
Huge KX fan. But rock radio did not play them much (or at all here in Canada). Doug’s voice was probably too Motown for young listeners, and the music was lumped into the metal camp unfortunately. Just a little too quirky for the masses.
I have fond memories of this album when it was first released in 1990. Their prior album, Gretchen goes to Nebraska, was a such a breath of fresh air back then. With the Faith, Hope, and Love album they seemed to be poised for major success. But unfortunately, it didn't happen, which I always thought was criminal. I hope you guys continue to dive into their music as they were one of the best and original bands that came out during that period bar none
They used to live in Houston, here in my home town, they lived in my neighborhood, and I was fortunate enough to jam with them on a couple of occasions, it was a lot of fun, good memories 🎶
...and I bet they were all lovely fellas, weren't they? What a band!
My favorite slower songs of theirs are The Difference (In the Garden of St. Anne's-on-the-Hill), Pleiades and Summerland. They all come from the album Gretchen Goes to Nebraska.
3 great ones! 3 of my faves :D.
Yes. Nothing gives me chills like The Difference.
Cigarettes too
Totally most underrated band ever. Was fortunate enough in late 90s to help book them at a small venue in the San Joaquin Valley when they were in between venues. 150 people showed up at a small auditorium and got the most intimate show of their lives. Doug's arms were so long his bass was on the floor practically 🤣🤣🤘
No one plays Kings X and it's a mystery frankly as they are a one of those bands that are ridiculously good. Ty Tabor is a class act. As a Brit I've loved the bands from these shores but no Brit bands play like these guys. If I'm going to suggest one song then play Wonder....... please
There’s like 2 kinds of people. Those who haven’t heard King’s X, and those who absolutely love them. One of the best bands ever. And how bout that ending?
"It's Love" from the same album is a masterpiece with Beatle vibes no doubt. Harmonies are amazing.
Hi Nick, Hi Lexi. It's brilliant you are reacting to King's X....a brilliant but underated band.
A mixture of styles...prog, funky, metal.
So many cracking albums...Dogman is superb ...the title track is a good start.
Just a fact to link to Dream Theater guys ...the lead singer Doug Pinnick is the vocalist who sang on Lines In The Sand...on the album Falling Into Infinity.
Thank you so much for all your reactions.
Looking forward to your next offering. Peace and love from Liverpool UK 👍✌️🤘☮️
And also, John Myung and Ty Tabor are good friends.
King's X, great band! Thanks for sharing!!!
Here's the thing about that extended time changing outro -- they do that live, exactly, every time. Like precision. There are three voices, and they are also the three players. Also they're great people. And the other record is Dogman, but you should listen to Out of the Silent Planet and Gretchen goes to Nebraska first.
^this^
So glad you're onto this great band! I was only introduced a few years ago; love them so much. For the next song by them, I'd recommend Over My Head, the live version from their album Live Love in London. Truly, though, I don' t recall ever regretting a listen to King's X.
Same
Yessssss! Thanks for finally getting to King's X! There are 2 albums before this one....their 2nd album, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska, is a bonafide classic with "Over My Head " as one of my favorite gems from it. Very cool, guys...🤯👍💖
Wow, just heard this one the other day and it brought me back to college... King's X should have been a much bigger band. Thanks for pulling this one out and nice that you guys dig it!
Hey Nick N Lex, I love Kings-X. Have seen them 5 times awesome 3 piece band. They have a lot of great music that I think you two will enjoy. Glad you chose to start reacting to them. Keep up the good work.
I've seen them live several times and they always do this song. By the end of it the crowd is in a frenzy. Awesome vocals, and harmonies. All three sing. They also do a great power ballad off of their first album titled "Goldilox". One of my favorite bands. Gee, can you tell? You both are very cool, great reaction. 🐾
What a joy it was to watch you guys discover King’s X for the first time! My favorite band ever. Loved the video!
Kings X is such a great band.... great next stops are It's Love, Black Flag, Dogman and Over my Head.
These guys are sort of a Midwest Rush. 3 super musicians vastly underrated! Very spiritual band. Gretchen Goes To Nebraska is their masterpiece.
Agreed,they should’ve opened for Rush back in the late 80s early 90s.
Wonderful to hear King's X once again! Thanks for the memories! 🎸🎧
King's X rules! I've been in love with them since 1988 and have everyting they've put out. I've seen them live about 15 times. Excelent band!
Great harmonies, Highly influential. Really the next step, a breath of fresh air away from 80's hair bands. Radio friendly but, much neglected.
Wow, Nick, I can't believe you never heard King's X before! HUUUUGE influence on countless musicians that you listen to. One of the most underrated bands out there EVER. They have a huge catalog, but take a moment to listen to their first 3 records..... Out of the Silent Planet, Gretchen Goes To Nebraska and Faith Hope Love. Every song is perfect on all 3 of them.
I'm not surprised, but not just for N&L ;) MOST people seem not to have heard them, even if they are into many other bands. And that peers "know" of the band and reputation. But I've seen a few reactors listen . . . but not get it. But even though people pick stuff from "Dogman", I always believe its the "previous" albums that will entice people to want more. Its THIS era that people get to hear their "3 part harmonies" :). Apparently the band said they are going to feature more of that again!
The most criminaly underrated band ever......its tragic to think there's a vast army of people out there who would have loved them but will never know. Saw them at the Astoria in London and they really blew me away....a few years later I saw them supporting AC-DC and they stole the show.......fantastic trio.
Doug Pinnick on Vocals and Bass. Ty Tabor, a Guitar Genius and Jerry Gaskill on Drums. You can't go wrong with any of their songs but I wouldn't be opposed to you guys listening to Dogman next.
Doug legally changed his name to dUg
@@shyshift That's weird, I thought it was just his nickname. Never knew that :p.
I STILL LOVE THESE GUYS BUT BACK IN THE DAY I WAS OBSESSED WITH THEM...THEY ARE ONE OF THE BEST POWER TRIO'S EVER,,GREAT TO SEE YOU REACT TO THEM..KEEP EM' COMIN MY COLORADO FRIENDS! / KENT
King's X is a treasure trove of melodic bliss and infectious groove. Pure feel. The ballad "Goldilox" is transcendent -- an all-timer. The song "Over My Head" is also incredible. Too many other favorite tracks to list, but will also give mention to "Send a Message", "Picture", "It's Love", and "Little Bit of Soul".
They're still going today!
One day you have to watch their extended version of *Over My Head* , live - this one: ruclips.net/video/8SKUrz5cwHU/видео.html
(And that'll probably have you looking for concert tickets next time they're in town.)
Shhhh!!! You'll ruin our very private King's X club! But try the entire Gretchen Goes To Nebraska disk to grasp how great these guy were/are. So horribly underrated...
I woke up one morning in 1984 I think,to "Goldilox".Mt older brother had borrowed "Out of the Silent Planet" from a friend and was listening to it as he got ready for school. I was blown away.Instantly awake and wanting more of this music.
Been a huge fan for over 35 years.This is the greatest band you never heard of.
"Ear Candy" and "Tape Head" are two of my favorite albums, but you have fifteen to choose from."Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" is a no-brainer...start to finish.Just a great recording.
P.S.
They are a trio,and all three sing.
My favorites are lost in Germany and Goldilox. You’re really gonna love it all though.
Cheers!!
Shawn
EXCELLENT tracks right there!
A great song and even better live. The ending blew me away at how tight they were together when I saw them live.
Doug Pinnick is the bass player and lead singer, he's awesome. Doug also did some background vocals on Dream Theaters tune, Lines in the Sand, which is one of my fav tunes from Dream Theater. I never see anyone react to that song.
I really liked Kings X Dogman album, the title track and Flies and Blue Skies are both awesome songs you may want to check out.
Hehe; N&L actually reacted to that song :D. They do a LOT of "unusual" tracks and bands. That's why we stick around ;).
My favorite song on this album. You should also give Moanjam a listen. You will not regret it!
It's one long jam, for sure!
Great and highly under rated power trio. My brother turned me on to them in the eighties when I was on one of my high horse's going on about how no power trio could compare with Rush. My brother also turned me on to Jethro Tull and Yes.
When they play this song Live (and they always do!) it is NOTE FOR NOTE......everyone LOVEs this song live - what talent. I have heard it many times.....KX rules
Aaaah yesssss. Thank so much for doing this. You’ve now entered the rabbit hole that is King’s X.
As a few have said. The album before this - ‘Gretchen’ is considered by many as their best and one of the greatest albums ever made. I would love to see you do ‘Summerland’ and ‘Plieades’ from this album to have a true KX experience. Also ‘Goldilox’ from their first album is one of the best songs ever written. Doug Pinnick - vocals and bass was 37 when their debut landed. Think about that!
You should absolutely check out ‘Dogman’ and ‘pillow’ from the album Dogman as many consider this as close second behind ‘Gretchen’ as their greatest work. First 6 albums are all 10/10 and you can’t say that about many artists at all. Most underrated band of all time? Damn straight! Enjoy the journey 💙🎶🤘
Pleiades from getchen goes to Nebraska is one to check out,such an underrated band,being a huge fan since the late eighties.
Goldilox, Out of the Silent Planet, or Pleiades would be good next to get more of what this band was originally about. After Faith/Hope/Love, the songs Dogman, Shoes, or Groove Machine and good ones. I also like Ear Candy which is underrated IMO. Even if randomly choosing, you can't go wrong with most King's X though.
Ear Candy is one of my favorite KX albums. “Sometime” has all the essential elements: funky groove, pounding bass, soaring guitars, Beatles-esque harmonies, Doug’s gospel-tinged vocals.
It's a great album. Check out The Fine Art Of Friendship. Also the album Ear Candy which is an exceptional record.
Thanks for introducing this group to me. I had never heard of them before. So perhaps I can return the favour. Last week someone introduced a band from Mongolia called, The Hu. They fuse traditional Mongolian folk (and instruments) with modern day rock and metal. Pretty wild stuff!
One of my favorite bands of all time. I've seen them live many, many times and have never been disappointed. The new album is coming out soon. CANT...FRIKKIN"...WAIT....:)
I have heard the name but this is a first time listen for me too. I actually very much enjoyed the the music! The guitar was very gritty and and driving. I also loved how infectious the song got once they started playing with the time signatures. The vocals were just average in my opinion! But overall really dug this one! I will be checking out more of their music ! Thanks for the video nick and lex! Love you my friends.Have a good rest of week!!
Moanjam from the same album will blow your mind. Ty Tabor’s guitar solo “is” the song it’s incredible!
AGREED! Now THERE is a jam!
I saw them actually blow out their p.a. playing Moanjam in 1992 in San Francisco. Once they figured out what happened it was just Jerry Gaskill on drums and Ty Tabor on guitar. dUg lost his bass as well but the mighty duo swiftly slowed down the song as a runaway train before crashing into the station. I never experienced anything like that.
@@shyshift WOW, what a sight that must've been!
I STILL have not seen them :(. I keep missing them when they come to LA and San Diego. Hopefully will get to see them when they release the new album. I know dUg lives in LA county, I got to meet him at the Metal exhibit at the Grammy Museum a few years ago :). Super nice guy!
That 12 string bass rumble at the start of that one still gives me goosebumps!
First time hearing this song and band, as many bands that I've heard over the years, it's amazing the amount I haven't heard.
"More" to come my friend :).
How true. So much great music and so little time. Factor in work, house, chores, blah blah blah and the problem is even more acute. At least you appreciate Rush!
Thanks a lot! One of the reasons I love this channel. That was cool, and I would love to hear more King's X. Good call.
A little trivia for Nick that I know you'll enjoy, regarding the debut album by U.K., with Allan Holdsworth on guitar.
In an interview with the TeamRock site in 2016, Ty Tabor of King's X selected the album as his top pick in a "5 Essential Guitar Albums" list, stating, "I had never heard anybody think about playing guitar the way that [Holdsworth] plays on that record."
Wow! Right on!
Their second album Gretchen Goes to Nebraska is technically a concept album. I read the story and still don't have a clue. That aside, the album is outstanding and should be heard as a whole, though many of the songs stand out on their own. One of my favorite albums.
Scott Ian of Anthrax said a few years ago that they were the best live band he ever toured with. Like Anthrax and Metallica, King's X got their start on Megaforce Records.
I can't believe I missed this reaction!! In addition to being a HUGE Ptree and SW fan, I am just as equally crazy about Kings X. One of the most criminally under-rated bands ever! And beyond that, Ty Tabor (their guitarist) is one of the most criminally underrated guitarists - ever! And as much as I like Kings X, which is ALOT, Ty Tabor's solo stuff is, in my humble opinion, is even better! I will send you some suggestions!!! Have seen both but Ty solo is great also! He is also in a side band called The Jelly Jam, which is him, the bass from Dream Theather, and Rod Morganstern on drums who used to play with both the Dixie Dregs and then Winger. I gotta get you guys some Ty Tabor solo suggestions to react to. Again, love all that you guys do!!!
King’s X are criminally underrated.Their brand of Hard Rock with Beatlesque harmonies with a blend of Funk and Prog just make them so infectious and uplifting with those lyrics..please listen to more from this band I beg you!
Kings X is such an under-rated band. Great song writing, great instruments and vocals....very tight band!! I like "Lost in Germany"....it's as clean as it gets!!
What's not to like??Some R&B soul lead vocals, Beatles harmonies, and Mettalica rhythms. Go for all of the Dog Man album. Hell listen to all of Gretchen Goes to Nebraska,or Faith,Hope,and Love. They also write acoustic songs that sound more like Crosby, Stills& Nash.
My next recommendations:
In The New Age
Far,Far Away
Visions
Over My Head
Everybody Knows A Little Bit Of Something
Pleiadies
The Mission
The Burning Down
Mr. Wilson
Faith Hope Love
A Legal Kill
The World All Around Me
Chariot Song
Lost In Germany
Not Just For The Dead
Dogman
Shoes
Cigarettes
Complain
The Train
Looking For Love
A Box
Groove Machine
Goldilox( but if you can play video on your show seeing them do it live is beyond incredible with audience participation.)I can supply the optimal video if needed.
Aye to all the above! They really do have a quality back catalogue to enjoy again and again.
Fathers
Stay
I just want to Live
sooner or later
Get Away and many more lol
Drop tune pioneers but still melodic. To many great tunes to name. I'm sure fans will fill you in. "Goldilox" for instance.
You almost HAVE to start with the first two Kings X albums. Those albums define them the best, but they have so much excellent material it'd be difficult to name all my favorite tracks
This reminds me of Extreme. Clearly King's X had a huge influence on Extreme.
I saw them in the early 90’s and they were killer
Instant subscription..... Love from England, been a fan since their first album and i haven't missed a tour since the second album.... I call them England's house band because despite being American i have never seen a gig over here that isn't packed out or totally passionate about these guys.... Criminally underrated and if anything the live versions are even better.... Welcome to the wonderful family of king's x fanatics 👍
Thanks for the love and support!! ❤️
Although they have progressive elements Kings X are a melting pot of many genres ..... one of a kind band (unless you count some elements of The Awful Truth / Galactic Cowboys ..... and maybe some Freak Kitchen).
Galactic Cowboys for sure! Love those guys!
And Atomic Opera! They were all from the Houston area around the time King's X started getting some recognition.
I've seen King's X 12 or 13 times since 1989 and got to see Galactic Cowboys open for them several times. Those were nights of such wonderful vocal harmonies on top of crunchy grooves. Love it!
Welcome to KINGS X. Beatles harmonies , killer musicians , CRIMINALLY underrated
Subscribing to the channel just for King’s X, looking forward to more!
Nick and Lex, next please do a song by the band Petra from their On Fire album (1988). The name of the song is “Defector”. Thank you so much!
At the gigs over here you see tee shirts of rush , Soundgarden, Sabbath, pearl jam , tool , maiden.... Yes , proggy , soul, funk , metal , psych .... Just perfect
Another band where you say, wait, there's only three guys, Huge sound.
My favorite band! I love seeing people hear them for the 1rst time! They're incredible live too btw!
Finally you were introduced to the best American band of all time way to many great great great songs to name lets try the song Fool You ,,,, or Life Going By or Flies and Blue Skies they are best !!!
Nicknlex. Many years ago at a Christmas Eve gathering my friends turned me on to this song. First time hearing King's X and was hooked ever since. I had the same reaction to the songs ending. I am a musician and King's X will always be in my top 5 bands of my life. Please do more King's X reactions. Many great song choices below in the comments.
I've been watching you two for a few months now. I'm a huge fan of DT but was already a fan of King's X when I discovered Dream Theater. From what I've noticed, you seem to really connect emotionally to music in much the same way I do. King's X has a huge array of music in which to choose but I would love to watch you hear Flies & Blue Skies for the first time.
My recommendations for new King's X fans (including Nick n Lex) would be:
Dogman
Over My Head
It's Love
Goldilox
Groove Machine
Prisoner
Summerland
Mission
We Are Finding Who We Are
Moanjam
Dream Theater collaborated with Doug Pinnick on the Falling Into Infinity album for the track, Lines In The Sand. King's X opened for DT for a few shows during the summer of 2002. If memory serves, John Myung (who is friends with Ty Tabor) was instrumental in introducing King's X to Dream Theater.
NicknLex, Please react to this song. It's one of my all-time favorites. I think you'll be glad you did. ruclips.net/video/nlV0nNcazl4/видео.html
Great first pick! Work your way through their entire catalog, you won't be disappointed. There's always something new and it's always good.
*VERY happy you are sharing this with your fans and the uninitiated :D*
(. . . don't forget ELP and Yes too with the "list", more to come! ;).
So I believe I wrote some suggestions on the "post-it", but I have to write details for "Box 1" (the Post-it talks about their influences, "sound" and each member). This was a HUGE surprise guys!
I LOVE that you are hearing this track to introduce you to the band :D. The crazy END transitions took awhile for me to figure out! And I would imagine for another band who played it almost nightly on the last season of "The Late Show with David Letterman"! Paul Schaffer, the conductor/keyboardist for "The Worlds Most Dangerous Band", got to talk to the band and gave them permission to play it as they went on breaks for commercials: (So its happening again! Links or whatever are deleting my comments); please look-up:
"King's X song bits played on the Late Show" here at Yt.
Though I really want you to start with a couple of other tracks before you get to "Dogman", just to hear more of their _styles_ and harmonies. But yes, they are a VERY "groovy" band, as it says on the back of my Kings X shirts; "May The Groove Be With You" :D
Keep in mind they are just a "Trio", and the excellent Jerry Gaskill plays a small kit, its either a 5-6 piece drum kit. He also sings occasionally, and sounds like George Harrison. Ty Tabor, the guitarist with the killer "tone", is also a Lead Vocalist who has a John Lennon voice. And Doug "dUg" Pinnick (the Lead voice here, and is guest on DT's "Lines in the Sand") plays regular 4 - 6 string and "12" string Bass, full of groove and many times overdriven, so its LOW and heavy.
His vocals have a variety of Gospel, Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock and his own unique timbre (pron: Tam-ber), and the guys do "3 Part Harmonies" (more-so in the earlier albums), and they can have that "Beatles" quality in their music, with; Rock, Metal, Prog, Doom (in the later years), Grunge, Soul, Funk, R&B and the kitchen sink! And then the "3 Part Harmonies"!
Ty has been in various bands as well on the side (Platypus, Jelly Jam, and a guest with various Bands/musicians), and solo efforts. He is known for his Guitar "tone" as well . . .
Get this; He names his main influences as the Beatles, Allan Holdsworth, Johnny Winter, Ace Frehley, Mel Galley, Brian May, Alex Lifeson, Phil Keaggy, and the original Alice Cooper band. :D!!!
They are working on a new album and have talked about bringing the "Harmonies" back! So that will be great to hear again.
Haha! I LOVE that you guys at the beginning were trying to get the "groove", and then the "Funky" parts came in and you 2 were RIGHT in the pocket bobbing your heads (Lexi's "neck sway"!) and moving your bodies to the groove :D. Then, trying to anticipate the "transitions" and Lexi making a face, and looking in the corner of her eye to Nick to see if he'd be on it and she breaks-up laughing :D!
Please dig in guys, as you said . . . . they have soo many different sounds, I HOPE many more get into them.
I'll add some suggestions in a few minutes! Keep in mind too, they have "7" more albums after the discography I sent you :).
While Nirvana gets a credit for the 90's shift in culture.,Kings X, The Cult, Living Colour and others came out in the late 80's. predated grunge, opening the door Nirvana and others walked through.
1) King (88)
2) Goldilox (88)
3) Over My Head (89)
4 Summerland (89)
Three of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, too!!!
They pull that off so well live. It makes you wonder how they can be as tight as they are.
Live version is even better then the studio version. Also “Over my Head” live at 94 Woodstock simply blew everyone away.
i love seeing this! they're from my hometown and they made my childhood. one of the best!!!
Moamjam by King's x.....even Jimmy Hendrix is a little child 😁
You should definitely do dogman, the opening and title track to the album of the same name. I've been a huge Kings x fan for most of my life, and that song specifically is by far my favorite.
*I'll just add a few suggestions because the Kings X fans will have their own recommendations . . .*
This is probably my FAVE track from them (off their 2nd album) with *Doug Pinnick* again on lead vocals (Bassist):
Summerland
The Train (from the album _after_ your anthology box-set. From the album "Ear Candy")
Prisoner
Over My Head
(I'm one that really dis-likes pop music where the "Chorus" is basically the whole song and they repeat and repeat and repeat it. But THIS song; "Over my Head" is an exception because of the groove, the music, dUg's emotional vocals . . . and Ty's solo! One day, you'll have to experience the LIVE version from "Love Live from London", that will blow your socks off!).
Lost in Germany
The Groove Machine
Complain
Move (a heavier, somewhat "moodier" but groovy track from their last album "XV")
Everywhere I Go
*Ty Tabor* (Guitarist) on lead vocals:
Pleiades
(This is a song if you were sitting outside, looking at the night sky. Find a place where both of you can go and have it cranking in the car while stargazing :).
Dream in my Life (both Ty and Doug)
Freedom
Not Just For the Dead (dUg and Ty sharing leads, with 3 part harmonies)
Mississippi Moon (this one will also surprise you)
Life Going By
- Hope you enjOy the journey \m/.
You both are so awesome!!! KingsX are soooo great live…including this song!!! Their early stuff is perfection …but their 4th album and something off the album Earcandy is a treat as well. Big Big sound from this trio…they all sing those awesome harmonies,a nod to the Beatles. Also listen to Dugs awesome 12string bass!! Ty is a legendary guitarist…that sound is so unique….and Jerry is ALWAYS in the pocket just a tad behind the beat….such a groove machine!!!!
The first time I heard King's X in the mid 90s was in a weekly 2 hour radioshow of BFBS (British forces radio), which I listened to for 15 years. The DJ Kal Sutherland introduced me to so many bands, I would not have heard in the pre-internetradio-era; there was no german radio station in my area, which played such great music ... I found out from A as Ayreon to Z (I don't know) but T stands for Trivium, another underrated american metal band.
I asked my older brother for a King's X CD and he gave me Dogman. I started listening and I was blown away. Like Alexia said in the reaction video "such a strong beginning", that's so typical for King's X. As Nick said, they are a bit proggy, but I for myself called it grooveRock or riffRock, because that's the trademark of many of their songs. I know 10 of their CDs, but Dogman is my favourite, I like the mix of heavy groovy songs, slower songs, a pure blues song, even a 51 second punk song. We were born to be loved is representative for King's X music and the end reminds me of the end of a great Opeth song - Deliverance - Opeth fans will know, what I'm talking about. Looking forward for more KIng's X ..... and maybe Opeth 🙂
Yes! Please look through their whole catalogue... Pleaides... Summerland... First 5 albums are my favourite plus Please Come Home... Mr Bulbous!
I’m liking this before I even watch. King’s X is all-time top five band for me.
Sly and the Family Sabbath...
Such an interesting band. They really made an effort to continue exploring their artistic side and not get overly 'stuck.' As they grew, they let the music grow, too.
Maybe check out "What is This?" from the 1st album from 1988, for a glimpse at another side of their style. Still big riff, harmonies and heavy groove.
Then try 'Ocean' from the Tape Head album for a contrast.
Lastly, "Julie" from the 'XV' album will round it for for a least one song from each of the members on lead vocals.
Great reaction!
“Ocean” is a masterpiece.
I saw them live three times. For first timers of King's X I would recommend Cigarettes, Dogma and Goldilox. They often finish their set with Goldilox and let the audience sing. Amazing show!
Awesome work ......Love Kings X . !!!! More please..... Moanjam...off the same album, you'll love it !!!
Thank u. For. Kings x. U. Are. Letting others enjoy
in the 90s live the place was rocking..bliss
Same album. Message to the king is a must
The best part of seeing reactions to this is when the abrupt stops and starts kick in. 😉
'Fool You' from Dogman. 'The Train' from Ear Candy. 'Alone' from Ogre Tones. 'Silent Wind' from King's X (self-titled). 'Legal Kill' from Faith, Hope & Love.
You picked probably my favorite song of theirs.