Top tracks — play these first
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In the New Age — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate guitar work and introspective lyrics about self-discovery and enlightenment.
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Goldilox — Blending hard rock with soulful harmonies, this track showcases the band's ability to tackle themes of love and loss with emotional depth.
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Power of Love — This song features a powerful chorus and rich vocal harmonies, encapsulating the band's knack for blending melodic hooks with heavier riffs.
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What Is This? — With its thought-provoking lyrics questioning existence and reality, this track exemplifies the band's philosophical approach to songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock with progressive elements, featuring strong musicianship and vocal harmonies.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a dynamic tone, followed by a shift to more melodic and intricate arrangements in the subsequent songs.
- Vocal harmonies are prominent throughout, often layering multiple voices in a call-and-response style that enhances the lyrical themes.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 listening experience
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- harmonized vocals for sing-alongs
- consistent flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Out of the Silent Planet is King's X's debut album, released in 1988 after the band had formed in 1985. At this point, they were establishing themselves as a unique force in the rock scene, blending heavy metal with progressive rock and spiritual themes, which set them apart from their contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Rush· Tool
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Goldilox
The shift in perspective that directly addresses a lost relationship evokes a sense of longing amidst an upbeat tempo.
This change creates an emotional contrast that enhances the song's exploration of love's complexities while maintaining its catchy rhythm.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In the New Age 5:24
- 2 Goldilox 4:42
- 3 Power of Love 4:38
- 4 Wonder 4:12
- 5 Sometimes 3:42
- 6 King 3:03
- 7 What Is This? 3:49
- 8 Far, Far Away 4:17
- 9 Shot of Love 3:16
- 10 Visions 5:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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