King's X - Dogman (90's Era)

King's X Dogman 1994

I'm fond of having to track down where and when changes band's employ. The case with King's X gone was the wall of ambient textures of the prior late 80's era material, and in lieu of that was this meatier gruff sound, but still had the same ambiance their known for. The heavier tone introduced in Dogman has continued (somewhat) with each release thereafter.

I think it works as it modernized King's X for the 90's sound/production, but it also cemented a functional construction and live recreation to the studio productions. Dogman drives long distances, with Doug Pinnicks vocals, Ty Tabor's beefier guitar tone, and Jerry Gaskill's drum groove. I think Dogman melds together a defined album of our inner personal truths, while examining what we get out of life, the friends and family we have, and our place in the time we are living in.

Dogman has tons of heft, while having a thick bluesy motif. Dogman at the time didn't really take the world by storm, but it has done very remarkable job of conveying its capable intention. Though they were still themselves, people just weren't ready for this new sounding record. Most of the 90's music that lay off the beaten path, I've found more interesting (like this record) than what was popularized. I've kept an open mind about this band, and I still think they kick serious butt at what they do. Thanks for reading.

B.