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Title: A flexion point and a fine album
Review: The sound of this CD marks a huge departure from the style of the previous four albums. For many longtime King's X fans it's a case of "I like your old stuff better than your new stuff" but, taken at face value, this is one serious, low-tuned rockin' album. While KX took another turn after this with "Ear Candy" and seem to have struggled to find their bag since (although Mr. Bulbous may put this to rest), Dogman stands as possibly their strongest album since Gretchen.As for the lyrics... ("cartoonish nonsense" my foot!) it's oblique sometimes perhaps, but the picture painted is that of frustrated, contemplative, and determined individualists. For those who are familiar with KX' music, that sums up to a very candid lyric sheet. Welcome to the charm of King's X.
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