Acclaimed King’s X bassist, songwriter and co-vocalist Doug “dUg” Pinnick will release a new solo album, Thingamajigger, on October 25th through Rat Pak Records. The LP features 11 brand new songs and follows his successful 2021 release Joy Bomb.
From the opening chords of Climbing Up the Mountain (which can be heard below), which can be streamed below, it is clear that Pinnick‘s trademark tone lays the bedrock for his latest solo release Thingamijigger. Doug tackles a wide array of emotions and topics with layered harmonies, hooky rhythmic sensibilities, and the total groove that remains a crucial ingredient to the King’s X sound.
Pinnick states, “I wrote a new batch of songs, so it’s time for another album. Thingamajigger is my new offering to the universe. I hope it feels good in everyone’s ear hole.”
The 74-year-old 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. Pinnick‘s ability to combine a multitude of his influences into one seamless offering is on full display. Climbing Up The Mountain, Let The Music Play, The Valley, Keep On Going and More Strings Attached show why Doug is still one of the best at his craft, while The Alarm, Believe It and The One Thing exemplify his ability to think outside the box and expand his range.
Thingamajigger track listing:
1. Climbing Up The Mountain
2. Keep On Going
3. More Strings Attached
4. Let The Music Play
5. Love Defines You
6. From The Now
7. The Alarm
8. The One Thing
9. The Valley
10. Working It Out
11. Believe It
For more information, visit ratpakrecordsamerica.com.
3 Responses
Great tune from one of my favorite people Mr. Dug Pinnick! 74 years old, unbelievable! And you wanna know something? This is how it’s done! Release a single and three weeks later release the entire album! Tremonti released his debut single from his new record back in July or August. The album won’t be out until January. Why? Just why? Many bands are doing that these days and it makes no sense.
it’s really musical…that’s good music
Pretty good tune , it’s very much kings x sounding, and I love kings x – since artists aren’t able to really earn much income on music sales anymore , they put out singles instead