Top tracks — play these first
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Let It Rain — Opening the album, this track combines soaring vocals with a powerful guitar riff, setting the tone for the themes of resilience and hope that permeate the record.
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Flood Pt. 1 — This song's dynamic shifts between heavy instrumentals and melodic sections highlight the band's signature progressive sound, making it a standout moment on the album.
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All God's Children — With its poignant lyrics addressing inclusivity and unity, this track showcases the band's ability to tackle profound themes while maintaining their musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate musicianship with introspective lyrics, creating a solid yet uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- 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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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 progression with resolution
- intricate melodies to explore
- thoughtful reflections on life
- engaging harmonies throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- avoid longer listening commitments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 2, 2022, 'Three Sides of One' is King's X's first studio album in over a decade, following 2008's 'XV.' At this point in their career, the band sought to reconnect with their roots while exploring new sonic horizons, marking a significant return to form after years of lineup changes and personal challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Rush· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let It Rain 4:16
- 2 Flood Pt. 1 3:03
- 3 Nothing but the Truth 6:03
- 4 Give It Up 2:59
- 5 All God's Children 5:32
- 6 Take the Time 3:45
- 7 Festival 3:30
- 8 Swipe Up 3:46
- 9 Holidays 3:22
- 10 Watcher 3:43
- 11 She Called Me Home 3:57
- 12 Every Everywhere 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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