Top tracks — play these first
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Dogman — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of identity and societal roles through its heavy riffs and haunting vocals.
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Flies and Blue Skies — This track combines intricate guitar work with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and complexity.
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Human Behavior — With its thought-provoking lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song highlights the band’s ability to merge philosophical themes with engaging music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with intricate harmonies, creating a distinctive sound within hard rock.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Dogman', opens with a heavy guitar riff that sets a dark tone, which is maintained through the following tracks with varying degrees of intensity.
- The album includes moments of quiet introspection, such as 'Sunshine Rain', which contrasts sharply with heavier tracks like 'Fool You' and 'Go to Hell'.
- The final track, 'Manic Depression', serves as a cover that adds a different texture to the album's overall sound while maintaining its thematic continuity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- reflective moments of introspection
- heavy riffs with melodic undertones
- thought-provoking themes throughout
- engaging full-album experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seeking purely upbeat energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 18, 1994, Dogman marked King's X's fifth studio album during a period of growing recognition following their earlier work. The band had begun to carve out a distinctive niche within the rock genre, blending elements of metal, funk, and progressive rock, while exploring deeper lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Rush· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dogman 4:01
- 2 Shoes 3:29
- 3 Pretend 4:37
- 4 Flies and Blue Skies 5:00
- 5 Black the Sky 4:33
- 6 Fool You 4:32
- 7 Don't Care 4:40
- 8 Sunshine Rain 4:34
- 9 Complain 3:18
- 10 Human Behavior 4:27
- 11 Cigarettes 5:51
- 12 Go to Hell 0:51
- 13 Pillow 4:24
- 14 Manic Depression 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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