"Goldilox": A Track-By-Track Look at King's X's Genre-Bending Debut

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In 1988, a sound emerged from Texas that no one had ever heard before. It was heavy, soulful, groovy, and melodic all at once. It was the sound of King's X, and their debut album, Out of the Silent Planet, was a genre-bending revelation that would go on to influence a generation of musicians.

Join host Duff for a deep dive into the criminally underrated masterpiece that started it all. This is the album that introduced the world to the signature drop-D tuning of Ty Tabor, the soulful roar of Dug Pinnick, and the intricate rhythms of Jerry Gaskill. We're going track-by-track, from the power of "King" to the iconic ballad "Goldilox."

In this Duff Dive, we explore:

  • The musical landscape of 1988 and why King's X didn't fit into any box.
  • The signature "King's X sound"—a blend of metal, funk, sou ... 
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