Top tracks — play these first
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Groove Machine — This opening track establishes the album's energetic vibe with infectious rhythms and showcases the band's signature blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks.
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Hate You — A raw exploration of conflict and emotion, this track exemplifies King's X's ability to merge personal themes with powerful instrumentation, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Higher Than God — The song features complex time signatures and layered vocals, demonstrating the band's progressive rock influences while addressing existential themes that resonate throughout the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate melodies with dynamic grooves, showcasing King's X's unique sound within hard rock.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which add depth to the melodic structure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
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 groove exploration
- reflective moments amidst energy
- engaging sing-along choruses
- live performance energy captured
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Tape Head marked King's X's sixth studio album during a period of fluctuating mainstream visibility. Following their acclaimed album Dogman (1994), this record saw the band continue to explore complex musical themes while navigating changes in the rock landscape of the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Rush· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Groove Machine 3:42
- 2 Fade 3:25
- 3 Over and Over 3:23
- 4 Ono 3:55
- 5 Cupid 4:15
- 6 Ocean 3:08
- 7 Little Bit of Soul 4:13
- 8 Hate You 3:02
- 9 Higher Than God 3:01
- 10 Happy 5:38
- 11 Mr. Evil 3:46
- 12 World 3:37
- 13 Walter Bela Farkas (live Peace in New York) 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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