Gretchen Goes to Nebraska

by King's X

Gretchen Goes to Nebraska cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 June 1989
  • Label: Megaforce
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:58
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Marsha Zazula, Doug Pinnick, Jon Zazula, Jerry Gaskill, Sam Taylor, Ty Tabor

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A breathtakingly original conceptual work, 'Gretchen Goes to Nebraska' solidified King's X as pioneers of progressive heavy music. The power trio masterfully weaves crushing, downtuned guitar grooves with lush, Beatles-esque vocal harmonies and deeply spiritual lyricism. Often hailed as a masterpiece by fellow musicians, the album significantly foreshadowed the alternative metal boom of the early 90s.

Genres

Descriptors: christian, conceptual, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Out Of The Silent Planet (5:44)
  2. Over My Head (4:47)
  3. Summerland (3:17)
  4. Everybody Knows A Little Bit Of Something (3:57)
  5. The Difference (In The Garden Of St. Anne's-On-The-Hill) (3:08)
  6. I'll Never Be The Same (4:57)
  7. Mission (5:00)
  8. Fall On Me (4:03)
  9. Pleiades (4:42)
  10. Don't Believe It (It's Easier Said Than Done) (3:06)
  11. Send A Message (4:02)
  12. The Burning Down (5:15)

Credits

  • Doug Pinnick - bass guitar, vocals
  • Jerry Gaskill - drums, percussion, vocals
  • Ty Tabor - guitar, dulcimer, flute, vocals, flute hammered dulcimer sitar
  • Dale Richardson - written-by
  • Marty Warren - written-by

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