{"id":38337,"date":"2014-03-13T08:03:40","date_gmt":"2014-03-13T13:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=38337"},"modified":"2014-03-15T18:49:32","modified_gmt":"2014-03-15T23:49:32","slug":"kxm-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/kxm-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"KXM | KXM<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"KXM\"Hardrock Haven is always discovering the next cutting edge band making waves in the music industry. KXM is that next band, featuring ex-Dokken virtuoso George Lynch, Korn drummer Ray Luzier and Dug Pinnick from Kings X. KXM embraces all of these artists\u2019 influences introducing the very modern sounding razor sharp KXM.<\/p>\n

The 13 track self-titled KXM CD via Rat Pak Records opens with \u201cStars.\u201d This song is kind of grunge with interesting guitar riffs. Next up is single \u201cRescue Me.\u201d This song has the most Dokken hooks catchy melodic vibe on the album. \u201cRescue Me\u201d shines with the melodic hypnotizing vocals of Dug Pinnick and great guitar riffs featuring George Lynch. The lyrics speak volumes, captivating and haunting, “Rescue Me\u201d is the star track on the entire CD.<\/p>\n

KXM debut CD features many different drum tempos and guitar phrasing. There is even a ballad called \u201cNever Stop.\u201d This song also features the tender melodic vocals of Dug Pinnick. Track 6 \u201cI\u2019ll Be OK\u2019 features the \u00be drum timing of Ray Luzier. The song \u201cSleep\u201d takes on the tender subject of abuse. \u201cBurn\u201d sizzles with the excellent guitar work of George Lynch embellished with the up-tempo drum riffs of Luzier. \u201cDo It Now\u201d features George Lynch experimenting with funky guitar riffs. \u201cTranquilize\u201d has a bluesy vibe. Track 13 is a radio edit of \u201cRescue Me.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is the project that George Lynch fans have been waiting for. Fresh, experimental, and tantalizing, KXM delivers. KXM takes a page from their past, and embraces the future with a project that is inspiring and raw. KXM is destined to be the new cutting edge band of the year. <\/p>\n

Genre: Hard Rock, Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nGeorge Lynch \u2013 Guitar
\nRay Luzier \u2013 Drums
\nDug Pinnick \u2013 Vocals<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.Stars
\n2.Rescue Me
\n3.Our Fight
\n4.Never Stop
\n5.Faith Is A Room
\n6.I\u2019ll Be OK
\n7.Sleep
\n8. Love
\n9. Burn
\n10. Do It Now
\n11. Human Friction
\n12.Tranquilize
\n13.Rescue Me \u2013radio edit<\/p>\n

Label: Rat Pak Records<\/p>\n

Website: www.facebook.com\/kxmofficial<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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