King’s X frontman Doug “dUg” Pinnick will release his fifth solo album, Joy Bomb, on October 15 via Rat Pak Records. Pinnick’s first solo album of new material since 2013’s Naked features thirteen brand new tracks.
“Joy Bomb is a collection of tunes I’ve been writing for the last two years,” Doug says. “The pandemic has made me go deeper into myself and how to deal with everything and everyone in a new way. These songs are all about truth the way I see it, and I’m thankful that at 71 I can still make music that hopefully matters. Joy Bomb is my latest offer.”
From the charging rhythms of album opener “Jon Boy” all the way through the barnstorming closing track “Making Sense Of The Bones,” Doug proves that age is nothing to him and provides an album packed with the groove, swagger, and soul that he has honed and perfected over his extensive career. Doug’s ability to combine a multitude of his influences into one seamless offering is on full display, tapping into everyone from Rage Against The Machine to Sly Stone to Black Sabbath. “A Long Way From Home,” “Like A Wolf” and “The Poison” show why Doug is still one of the best in metal and rock, while “I Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Social Distancing” and “Long Live Love” exemplify his ability to think outside the box and expand his range.
Joy Bomb track listing:
01. Jon Boy
02. A Long Way From Home
03. Key Changer
04. Equally Divided
05. I Can’t Fight This Feeling
06. Like A Wolf
07. Social Distancing
08. Love And Fear
09. Long Live Love
10. Slaves
11. The Poison
12. Making Sense Of The Bones
13. Like A Wolf (Reprise)
This post first appeared on Rock Confidential.
King’s X Frontman Dug Pinnick To Release ‘Joy Bomb’ Solo Album
