Review: King's X 'Three Sides of One' (hard rock) 

King's X goes over the head of the average everyday music listener.. what a great band

Absolutely killer album! This band is one of the most consistently great bands I've ever heard. Their albums all are worthwhile going back many years and with their original lineup too.

I love Kings X !!! Never miss them live !!

They are certainly one of a kind and have inspired many.

Thanks for the review. I’m actually 2/3 of the way through my first listen and I think the album is great so far. I think it pretty much captures the entirety of King’s X career in terms of the sound. it really does sound like they put their heart and soul into this.

Good review overall - only thing to mention is "Take the Time" is a slow/ballad type song by Ty - no aggressive or uptempo, no riffing on this one.

Nothing But the Truth is my favorite on this album. Love the harmonizing and Ty's solo.

Not surprised that it is a grower. I have been a KX fan since '88 and have found their post 1990s albums hit and miss. Of the three tracks I have heard, "All God's Children" really hooked me the first time I heard it. The other two, as you said, have grown on me. I am looking forward to the release. Thanks for the review, and welcome to the KX fan family, Pete! It's good to have you in the fold!

After 14 years and being locked down for 2 yrs I expected WAY more from the guys....🤷🏿‍♂️

Thanks for giving this record a fair listen. I know how hard it is to find a new record to be excited about.

Just bought the limited edition orange vinyl. Came with CD and digital download. Strong album. Sounds like they put a lot into this one.

They knocked this album out of the park. I can't believe how good it is. It is insane to release such a strong release after such a long time.

While I am looking forward to receiving my new King's X CD soon, I still feel that the band overall discography wise have not quite lived up to that magnificent run of their first 5 albums. "Dogman" from 1994 is my pick for favorite King's X album. I hope the new album really grabs my ears in a good way.

Love Kings X they are my 3rd all time favorite band. Seen them 17 times and will always see them when they come around. They should've been a huge band but they have a hard-core base.

KX is one of my favorite bands. Nothing they have ever done has grabbed me immediately. It takes quite a while to fully appreciate it. Bulbous is one of my favorites and I hated it at first.

Thanks Pete! I listened all the way through 4x already, and I'm finding riffs and melodies sticking in my head long after the headphones came off. I like it overall, but it goes more with the last 6 King's X albums. I don't think we'll ever hear anything like the first 6 albums from anyone anymore, so I'll take it! It's enjoyable! Been a fan of King's X ever sing the first notes of Out of the Silent Planet burst out of my speakers in '88 and I wrote to my college roommate "man, you HAVE to hear this band!". So consider that dUg is 72 years old, I'm thankful they're still able to give us more King's X music to fill our souls.

It’s no doubt a good buy for current new releases. I’ve bought every single King’s X record the day it was released besides the first once since 1988. I’ll be driving to the record store to buy a couple of copies on cd for a few friends even tough I have the two,copies on vinyl on their way.

I like the play of “X” you’ve got there with the shirt and band, Pete. Well played sir.

I think the new album is an excellent return and return to form! Nearly perfect, I listened 5 back to back times.

Great job! Big fan and looking forward to getting this.

I'm really looking forward to the new King's X album. I can't believe it's been 14 years.

I gave the full album my first listen today and found I really only enjoyed a few songs. I was hoping they'd go out with a bang, but instead they went out with a wimper. They did try harder with this album, there are some excellent harmonies that they haven't done much of on the last few albums, but the song writing seems lacking. I love the first 6 albums and enjoyed all the rest thoroughly (with the possible exception of Black Like Sunday). It's like Van Halen III, nobody wanted to be the one to say "Hey, I think we could do better."

King's X.... Britain's American House Band !! Never missed a tour over here.... Come back soon , guys !!

Thanks for the review Pete. Another band I have got into entirely because of this channel. By the way, was that "We'll see you soon with more stuff?" Easier to type than it is to say. ;-)

Glad to see the review on the new King's X album. I first got into them in the early 90's on the strength of their (MTV) videos (and Sam Taylor's Production). Yes, they're kind of weird and they can be quirky... but the harmonies are amazing and there is so much "heart" to be found in their lyrics that they can just carry you along (and away) from this world. Galactic Cowboys (also Sam Taylor on Production for their debut album) is another band I would suggest as they also have some similarities with King's X. I would love to see a review of GC's "new" album (Long Way Back to the Moon) if you have not already done so. If you've never listed to GC, you might like them as well. Thanks again!

I plan on seeing them live for the first time this November. Thanks for the review. Pete, are you going to check out the Dio documentary in theaters? I just bought my ticket for a late September show.

I expect my copy to arrive in a couple of days. I'm sure I'll dig it, since I like the whole catalog. Thanks for the review, Pete!

I have to agree with you. I love King's X since 1992 and I think I was expecting a heavier album. That's why the album havent clicked yet. But I know I will love It. There's always a right time to listen and love It.

Still waiting on my preorder box set. Was told today the ship date was changed to 9/9 due to still waiting to receive product. I'm guessing the T Shirt?. So far I love Nothin but the Truth and Every Everywhere! (Heard them here on YT) Cheers!

King's X is one of my all-time favourite bands and have been since I discovered them as a teenager back in the 80s. I have listened to every album more times than I can count, (even Moonlight and Bulbous), and pretty much all of their solo stuff and other band collaborations (Jughead, Platypus etc....). So it pains me a lot to say I am not really loving the new one so much. It's not "bad" by any means and the band is on point in every way, (Ty absolutely shreds), and the production is top-notch. But the songs aren't really grabbing me. Others are saying its a grower and I really hope that is the case with me as well.

A fair review here by Pete but the melodies will eventually get you. "Holidays" is a phenomenal melodic slow/mid tempo sung by Jerry and "Festival" is such a cleverly written up tempo rocker that features both Ty and Dug doing lead vocals. I would say in many ways some songs on this record sound most like early King's X than anything they've done in the last 25 years

@Sea of Tranquility I have been a KX fan since 1990 when they released 'Faith Hope Love' and have seen them live 13 times since then. However, I think people are being way too kind regarding 'Three Sides Of One.' IMO, this album is as confounding as 'Please Come Home Mr. Bulbous' from 2000 which is one that many a person places at the bottom of the list when ranking their discography. 'Three Sides Of One' is a tough listen and is definitely not a good introduction to the band for new potential fans. My .02cents Brent

I am very much looking forward to receiving this album and I can only hope I don't have the same opinion as you, as this is the first and only Kings X album I will own. And individually I love the guys, and have seen them live as well. I will know more tomorrow after receiving my CD.

I went to the record store for a copy and it's ON BACKORDER!🤬🤬🤬🤬 I GUESS 14 YEARS ISN'T LONG ENOUGH

They're great! They kick ass live too! I wanna check this new one out. Thanks Pete!

After so many years of band inactivity, this review (and the songs already released) does not fill me with hope. I don't really like anything they've done since Tape Head, but count them among my favorite bands ever, so that's quite the conundrum. Probably will buy it but...

Hi Pete, great insight about the album, thanks! I’ve been watching for over a year your progress with King’s X, thanks to Martin’s pushing and some of your viewers comments and suggestions, and you were even able to do an album ranking! I’ve listened to the Gretchen’s album a few times and really like it, but that’s about it… any suggestions or tips of how it finally worked for you? Next 2-3 albums to visit? Thanks and 🍻

Been a fan for a while so I was super excited about this one. I like it quite a bit but I honestly like Ty's most recent solo album more.

Will check this out, thanks for posting Pete!

Great, looking forward to the Hillage review. AT/DT

It's about time!, god XV was way way back.

Fair review. I have it ordered and haven’t really wanted to listen to the tunes released until I get it. I totally loved the early albums but this one sounds like it might harken to the style of their mid-period stuff, Mr. Bulbous, Manic and Black Like. Those were left turn albums for me, odd song structures and not as immediately appealing when compared to their early ones. XV was great so I was hoping for more driving, grooving stuff in this one. We’ll see….

Have you heard the Band King King from the UK Pete?

All God's children is excellent!

Watcher song remember me to any song fron counterparts album from rush. And Flood, part 1 song is amazing chords vocals . But this band was allways difficult to ear to me. Time to time i like much more.

I'm not enamored of the production/sound on this album except that Dug's bass sounds AWESOME on most of the tunes. Thick, low, growling, strong.

Wearing a Classic X-men shirt while reviewing King's X is some Gen X shit. :P

Gonn check this album out this weekend

Kings X is definitely a slow burn. Great band but it takes time to get what they are doing. For me that has lasted since Gretchen came out.

...last of the Power Trio's...?

7/10 for me, finished listening to it. I would have loved if it were like more up tempo, not too moody like it was.

...where was it recorded...?

Love the x men t shirt.

Holidays is the Beatles thing on this record...

Ty=Tone (masterfull..)

Nice shirt!!

Hope they tour so I can pick up some chicks at one of their shows.....oh wait

Whoever decided to throw a wet blanket over the top end of this mix should never be allowed within 100 miles of this band ever again. What a terrible disservice to a good album.

7/10 "Watcher" it's the best song on album

KX fan from about 89...no question my favorite band, Upon first listen I simply didn't get it. Its definitely a bit of a departure from what I think anyone that knows them would expect. This is a bit different for them because I feel confident in saying that this is the first time they really had a "comment" on current events, in such a strong way through an entire album. It took me a bit by surprise, but I think for purists, this will in the end be considered in the top end of their catalogue. Personally, I'm not a big fan of the mastering mix. Maybe it is "dark and brooding" by design due to the nature of the songs but I think the fact that they are tuned so low already makes it "dark" enough.

❤❤❤

wow, it's been AGES since they made something new....... the new record is offcourse not the peak of their abilities, but a great comeback for sure...... except for 1-2 "fillers" I actually dig the whole thing

Big fan of King's X since the early 1990's. Their "Faith Love Hope" to "Tape Head" run is one of the best. I did'n't care much about the last two releases so I have no big hopes for this one. Also, Doug has been killing it with KXM !

You right it's not fully up there. Not really impressive but okey

never better the first 2 albums

The Album is very very good. But i really never liked this Album Artwork. I think that this Album Artwork is a bit lazy. Similar Bands like Fates Warnung, or Rush, Dream Theater do that much better. Anyway. Greatgreat Songs. I like the Harmonies a lot.

Illuminati album cover.

It’s Kings X, I already know it’ll be a 5 in time

If the first 3 songs released are any indication of the remaining tunes, it will be a thumbs down for me and the "Silent Planet", "Gretchen" "Dogman".....MAGIC that separated them from the rest of the Rock riff raff died in the 20th century. If these are the worst 3 and the rest just BLOW MY SOCKS OFF, I'll stand corrected. I am sure Pete will concur and give a review along this vein of thought.

you disagree all the musicians you chronicle on your video on youtube

First half this album has dug on vocals then Ty and Jerry. Dug stuff is best

Can we have a elvis costello album ranking please! That would be cool

someone told me once it was pronounced 'king's cross' because they were Christians

Best King's X album since 94 and you pan it because it's Brody? Have you ever listened to King's X before? A gay black singer raised in the church and you call it broody? I'm really disappoint SoT

Your Beatles impression is so off.

You are way behind. Too deep for you.

It’s is so fun. You are not.

I don’t agree with anything you say. You are clueless.

Terrible review. You don’t get these guys. Listen to their library again. Three times without out your moody crapp. Flood pT 1. Doug’s bass so heavy.

Anyone else getting tired of seeing pyramids everywhere like on this album cover?

Grow your hair back Pete!

love kings x unreal band,i had a flick through the new album and just thought it was mediocre.the song festival is just awful