Ogre Tones

Ogre Tones
Studio album by King's X
Released	September 27, 2005
Recorded	2005
Genre	Hard rock, progressive metal
Length	51:32
Label	InsideOut Music
Producer	Michael Wagener
King's X chronology
Live All Over The Place (2001) Ogre Tones (2005) Live & Live Some More (2007)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
The Phantom Tollbooth	[2][3]

"Ogre Tones" is the eleventh full-length studio album from hard rock/progressive rock band King's X. It was released in 2005, and is their first record for InsideOut, which is a label that is devoted to progressive music (other InsideOut artists include Ayreon, James LaBrie and Riverside).

Reception

Greg Prato of Allmusic gave the record 3.5 stars of 5, saying that "While there are a few catchy tunes — especially the album opener, 'Alone' — for the most part, riffs 'n' ranting play a prominent role here." He also said that "not all of the lyrics hit the mark", citing a line from the song "Bebop" which apparently quotes "Tutti Frutti", by legendary rock singer Little Richard.

Track listing

1. "Alone" – 2:57
2. "Stay" – 2:23
3. "Hurricane" – 3:31 **
4. "Fly" – 2:43
5. "If" – 2:58 **
6. "Bebop" – 4:00
7. "Honesty" – 2:42
8. "Open My Eyes" – 4:03
9. "Freedom" – 3:21
10. "Get Away" – 3:25
11. "Sooner or Later – 7:00
12. "Mudd" – 4:41
13. "Goldilox (Reprise)" – 4:52 *
14. "Bam" – 2:43

Personnel

• Doug Pinnick - bass/lead vocals
• Ty Tabor - guitar/vocals
• Jerry Gaskill - drums/vocals

Charts

Year	Chart	Position
2008	Top Independent Albums	30

Album notes

• Produced and mixed by Michael Wagener for Double Trouble Productions, Inc.
• Mastered at Alien Beans Studios by Ty Tabor
• Ryu Tashiro, assistand and additional engineering
• All songs Copyright 2005 Groove Ulysses Music, ASCAP
  • * except Jetydosa Music, ASCAP
  • ** engineered by Michael Wagener and Fletcher
• THANKS TO
  • DR strings (Tony)
  • Seymoure Duncan (Kelly and all)
  • Yamaha guitars and basses (everyone, Ken, John)
  • Ampeg (Doc)
  • Randall amps (John, Doug and everyone)
  • Pearl drums
  • Paiste cymbals
  • Vater sticks
  • Evans drum heads
  • Beyer dynamic mics
  • Michael Wagener, Wally Farkass, Rob Joseph, Jay Phebus, James Sentner, Darvin Kloblenesky (ergo), Dave Williams, KingsXOnline.com
  • InsideOut (Thomas, Jim and All)
  • Our friends and Metal Blade
  • The Street Team!!
  • Our home friends and family and everyone who listens to this CD
• Thanks to Brian, Chuck and all the Street Team members for all your hard work!
• Photos by Crystal Bearden
• CD package design and illustration by Jeff Wood - Drowning Creek Studio

References

1. Prato, Greg. Ogre Tones at AllMusic. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
2. Singleton, Dan (September 13, 2005). "A Review of The Phantom Tollbooth". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
3. Smith, Brian A (October 8, 2005). "A Review of The Phantom Tollbooth". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved January 30, 2012.

External links

• Official King's X Site, accessed on July 11, 2005.
• Site francophone, accessed on July 24, 2006.