Massive Grooves...

Massive Grooves from the Electric Church of Psychofunkadelic Grungelism Rock Music

Anyone else into this massively underrated King's X side project? Always thought the title was catchy.

Good album. Very King's X-esque. It illustrates how important Ty is to King's X sound.

ummmm....

SAXON1500 wrote:

ummmm....

Yes?

just trying to wrap my puny brain around spec's thoughts.

The album sounds like a King's X album with a average guitarist. That's what I was trying to say.

Don't forget Shannon Larkin on drums...that adds a nice touch to this album.

Doug's solo projects are always more stark than King's X, usually darker. This album especially, very heavy lyrical themes. But the music is FUNKAY!!!! Absolutely chock full of great riffs; in Doug's universe Sly & The Family Stone is just as important as any hard rock influences. The home recording limitations actually add to the ambiance on this one, making it feel more immediate.

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The album sounds like a King's X album with a average guitarist. That's what I was trying to say.

gotcha!

I know this is a dUg album, but I really think it is way to bass-heavy [out in front]. Otherwise, yeah, great effort for a first try!! "Strum Some Up" and The Mob are still my fav side projeX.

I love the Massive Grooves album...still my favorite dUg side project to date...

I can't keep up with all King's X side projects!!!

manny wrote:

I can't keep up with all King's X side projects!!!

Doug (dUg):

Poundhound - Massive Grooves
Poundhound - Pinappleskunk
Supershine - Supershine
Dug Pinnick - Emotional Animal
Dug Pinnick - Strum Sum Up
The Mob - The Mob

Ty:

Ty Tabor - Naomi's Solar Pumpkin
Ty Tabor - Moonflower Lane
Ty Tabor - Safety
Ty Tabor - Rock Garden
Ty Tabor - Balance
Platypus - When Pus Comes To Shove
Platypus - Ice Cycles
Jughead - Jughead
The Jelly Jam - The Jelly Jam
The Jelly Jam - The Jelly Jam 2
Xenuphobe - 1.0
Xenuphobe - 2.0 Electrolux

Jerry Gaskill:

Jerry Gaskill - Come Somewhere

SAXON1500 wrote:

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The album sounds like a King's X album with a average guitarist. That's what I was trying to say.

gotcha!

I know this is a dUg album, but I really think it is way to bass-heavy [out in front]. Otherwise, yeah, great effort for a first try!! "Strum Some Up" and The Mob are still my fav side projeX.

It does have a sort of muddy sound, but there are some great songs on this one. I'm not sure I can pick a favorite side-project. I love all I've heard. I recently got Jughead, and I think "Be Like You" might be one the best songs I've heard any of these guys. Something about it. I just love that tune.

Massive Grooves is awesome! I like Pineapple Skunk a little better though... And I think Emotional Animal is my fave!! 

I would rank Doug's solo albums like this:

1. Strum Sum Up
2. Massive Grooves
3. Pinappleskunk
4. Emotional Animal

I like them all though.

detuned wrote:

I would rank Doug's solo albums like this:

1. Strum Sum Up
2. Massive Grooves
3. Pinappleskunk
4. Emotional Animal

I like them all though.

How about "Supershine"

ultmetal wrote:

detuned wrote:

I would rank Doug's solo albums like this:

1. Strum Sum Up
2. Massive Grooves
3. Pinappleskunk
4. Emotional Animal

I like them all though.

How about "Supershine"

I didn't put Supershine or The Mob in the list because they aren't strictly "solo albums". However, I'd put the Supershine album in between 2 & 3 on this list.

I like the Supershine disc ok... I think I'll give it another spin here soon.

Plus, dUg has done a lot of tribute albums and guest spots on other albums...

That title is awesome!!!!

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Plus, dUg has done a lot of tribute albums and guest spots on other albums...

What's your fav. Peleta? I think he kills on "Light up the Sky" w/Malmsteen & Sheehan!!

He does indeed...I like his version of "Take Cover" by MR. BIG...very cool. He also does well on "I Will Follow" by U2...

I like Massive Grooves alot. In fact, I like pretty much everything dUg has done. Supershine is my favorite though.

I have a version of The Unforgiven on a Metallica tribute album with dUg on vocals, Vernon Reid on guitar, Tony Franklin on bass, and Frankie Banali on drums. It is a great version! dUg adds so much soul to the song. Wow!