One of my favorite bands, King's X, has a new album out. Their latest release is called XV, though the working title was Go Tell Somebody. With fourteen tracks, the album's 54 minutes are a nice collection of moods and grooves. Few of the tunes are instant grabbers, but with just a few listens, their magic really shines through. I've been finding myself humming the various melodies a lot in recent weeks. This band really rocks and can make some catchy tunes. XV is full of angst, joy, sorrow, frustration, along with some great socially conscious lyrics. But most importantly, it is packed with tuneful, powerful energy. This band has a small but incredibly loyal following. They will never make it big, but as long as they are happy putting out good music and performing to their faithful, everyone is better off for it. Check them out here and on their Myspace page, and if you like what you hear, go tell somebody.
