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black like sunday:
This album is actually pretty good. Is seems uninhibited. Some of the songs have a cheesy feel to them. It's a good mix of styles, though decidedly King's X. It's basically a compilation of some really old (pre-Silent Planet) songs, redone with today's skills, techniques, etc... I does bring a smile to my face when I listen to it.
 
manic moonlight:
I must say that I wasn't overly impressed with this album. I don't think there was a single song that really jumped out at me and caught my attention. It's all quality music, as King's X is accustomed to doing, but it seems to lack a bit of flair that other albums had.
 
please come home mr. bulbous:
This has a couple good songs on it. There's a bit of humour with this album. I think it has a bit more freedom than some of their other albums. There is still a bit of expression, though, as in She's Gone Away. I must say that I like Ty Tabor singing, although not enough for his solo albums.
 
tape head:
Here is KX's first Metal Blade album. It's pretty tight. There are a couple tunes on it that stand out in my head, most notably Cupid. I don't get the cover, but I guess that doesn't make too much difference. I will admit that the more I listen to the album, the more I like the songs. It doesn't really seem to flow as well as some others, but they are good tracks.
 
best of king's x:
I've not heard this album. As a matter of fact, it's the only album that I don't have and I actually BOUGHT them all. That, if nothing else, should show you their quality.
 
ear candy:
Honestly, I didn't like this album at all the first couple times I listened to it. I will say that it has grown on me, over the years. There are some really good tracks on here, Picture is probably one of my favourite King's X songs, but they feel somewhat disconnected from each other. I really don't get the Journey cover, but that doesn't really matter, again.
 
dogman:
!!!BUY THIS ALBUM!!!
This is what got me into King's X. This album was quite a bit different than any other, especially their first four. They split with Sam Taylor in favour of Brendan "I can make James Taylor rock" O'Brian. Their sound was harsh and grungy for this release. I think they first started using drop tuning for it. There is some great instrumental work, mind you. It's still a King's X album, after all. It just has a chompier feel to it. Plus, Doug split with the 80's mohawk in favour of a more contemporary dreadhawk.
 
king's x:
I can't say enough about their first four albums. King's X has a sound that is so smooth and technically sound, the lyrics are heartfelt and meaningful, and the vocals are soulful. I can't really judge one against another as they are all so good. They are very well worth the price of admission. Luckily, they are super-cheap at half.com.
 

faith hope love:
This is another fine release by the Texas trio. I played I'll Never Get Tired Of You at wedding part2 (along with Tom Jones - If I Only Knew). I reall don't think there's a lemon in the whole bunch.
 
gretchen goes to nebraska:
Gretchen, to many, is the best King's X album out there. I will admit that it is very good, but I'm torn by Dogman, though it may just be my loyalty to my first love. Just as the other three, here, it's worthy of a perminent place in your cd tower.
 
out of the silent planet:
I love the album cover. That's my first thought. The music, whereas not quite as together as the next three albums, is top notch. They hooked up with Sam Taylor (video guy for ZZTop, I believe) for production, marketing, and overall polishing. What they got was an immediate smash. Let's not forget that these guys came from Springfield, MO, too.