After taking a harder and more frequently metallic approach on its self-titled fourth album, King's X continued in that vein on its next project, Dogman. Through it all, the Christian headbangers remained very recognizable and continued to make recordings that were impressive, even if they did fall short of the glory of Gretchen Goes to Nebraska (which remained their best album). Showing an awareness of the mid-'90s alternative rock scene, guitarist Ty Tabor had grown increasingly aggressive -- and yet, brute force is hardly the only thing this album has to offer. King's X was still a band that thrived on harmonic nuances and benefited from the influence of the Beatles and progressive rock. And like before, the band addresses spiritual concerns without trying to force its beliefs on anyone. "Complain," "Don't Care," "Black the Sky," and other heavy yet melodic offerings speak of a search for spiritual fulfillment, but never does King's X point the finger at non-Christians. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
Dogman is the fifth studio album released by the band King's X in 1994. The album was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who had just come off scoring big hits with Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, and the Black Crowes. "Dogman" signaled a heavier direction for the group, and is often considered to be one of the group's best. The album was also supported with quite a few memorable performances opening for others, including a string of dates with Pearl Jam and the opening night of Woodstock '94. Eddie Vedder played the song "Cigarettes" off "Dogman" after a radio broadcast of a Pearl Jam performance on April 3, 1994, at the Fox Theater in Atlanta (when Vedder assumed the role of a DJ and played some of his favorite tunes).
"King" ·"Shot of Love" ·"Over My Head" ·"Summerland" ·"It's Love" ·"I'll Never Get Tired of You" ·"We Are Finding Who We Are" ·"Black Flag" ·"Dogman" ·"Fool You" ·"A Box" ·"Sometime"