King

Critic Score
Based on 7 reviews
1995 Ratings: #288 / 638
User Score
Based on 53 ratings
1995 Ratings: #273
February 13, 1995 / Release Date
LP / Format
Sire / Label
Glyn JohnsProducer
Full Credits
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Critic Reviews

JohnLouisHoward
90

maybe it does have a clunker or two, but it's totally not a sophomore slump. if anything, the songwriting is more out there and the songs are more challenging than Star, with lots of time changes and unusual passages. it's more of an integration of a Throwing Muses jagged harmony style into Gail Greenwood's punk-metal guitar and bass than it is a successor to the debut. Greenwood's presence puts the record into a different, less radio-MTV friendly space. fewer hits (none in fact), more ... read more

dustymoth
90

It doesn't quite hit the heights of Star but it's still a fantastic jewel of 90's alt rock

Kirbyfan123
95

"LETS GO GAMBLING!!!1!" ahh album cover

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Track List

1Puberty
3:48
2Seal My Fate
4:03
3Red
3:35
4Silverfish
4:00
5Super-Connected
4:25
6The Bees
4:58
7King
4:18
8Now They'll Sleep
3:14
9Untitled and Unsung
3:33
10L'il Ennio
3:45
11Judas My Heart
5:21
Total Length: 45 minutes
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