KING'S X Gretchen Goes To Nebraska LP MEGAFORCE ATLANTIC 1989 US orig+inner
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KING'S X
Critically respected Texas band that boasts Beatles-style harmonies, hard rock and blues riffs, and a dose of prog ambition. Few hard rock bands are as widely respected yet criminally overlooked as King's X. The trio (bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick, guitarist/vocalist Ty Tabor, and drummer/vocalist Jerry Gaskill) seemed destined for the big time with their irresistible blend of melodic Beatlesque harmonies, metallic riffing, and prog rock detours, yet for reasons unknown, never truly broke through to a mainstream audience...
"GRETCHEN GOES TO NEBRASKA"
Produced by Sam Taylor & King's X
1989 LP MEGAFORCE/ATLANTIC RECORDS 7- 81997-1
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. ORIGINAL PRESSING
STILL IN STICKERED SHRINK SINGLE COVER + LYRICS/CREDITS INNER SLEEVE
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 0 7567-81997-1 4
Pressing Plant ID (Embossed/Stamped Side B Label around Spindle Hole): EAST
LABEL: MEGAFORCE/ATLANTIC - BLACK LABEL w/LOGOS at TOP & BOTTOM - SILVER & WHITE TEXT
Catalog on cover: (spine) 7 81997-1 (front sticker & rear) 81997-1
Catalog on labels: 81997-1 (ST-A-897421-SP) / 81997-1 (ST-A-897422-SP)
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): MASTERDISK TD STA-892421-ADMM SP1-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): STA-892422-ADMM SP1-1
On labels: rim text reads "Mfg by Atlantic..........A Warner Communications Company"
℗ 1989 Megaforce Records, Inc.
All words and music written and composed by.........except.....
All selections published by......(ASCAP)
On Back Cover: .....Printed in U.S.A...........
tracklisting
Side 1: OUT OF THE SILENT PLANET - OVER MY HEAD - SUMMERLAND
EVERYBODY KNOWS A LITTLE BIT OF SOMETHING
THE DIFFERENCE (IN THE GARDEN OF ST. ANNE'S-ON-THE-HILL)
I'LL NEVER BE THE SAME
Side 2: MISSION - FALL ON ME - PLEIADES
DON'T BELIEVE IT (IT'S EASIER SAID THAN DONE)
SEND A MESSAGE - THE BURNING DOWN
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It seemed inconceivable that Houston's King's X would ever top the brilliance and originality of their debut, but 1989's Gretchen Goes to Nebraska did just that, taking their unique sound to unprecedented heights of invention and inspiration. With its interweaving vocals, ominous bass riff, and sitar flourishes, the dark "Out of the Silent Planet" truly sounds not of this earth. Even more stunning is the band's immediate about-face into the joyous gospel fervor of their signature song, "Over My Head," a celebration of music fit for any Sunday congregation. Anyone finding fault with the band's Christian beliefs will certainly be silenced by the televangelist-bashing "Mission" and the Galileo homage "Pleiades." And although the dreamy "Summerland" and the guitar-driven "Send a Message" are somewhat reminiscent of the first album's "Goldilox" and "King," respectively, each still stands on its own merits. The band's fantastic vocal harmonies lead the way on "Fall on Me" and "Everybody Knows a Little Bit of Something," and "The Burning Down" provides a perfect, mysterious parting shot...(AllMusic)
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