X - Smoke & Fiction (2024)
X's ninth studio album, Smoke & Fiction, released in August 2024, serves as a poignant farewell from the Los Angeles punk pioneers. The album encapsulates the band's signature fusion of punk rock and rockabilly, with tracks like "Big Black X" and "Sweet Til the Bitter End" reflecting on their storied career and the passage of time. Critics have lauded the album for its vigorous energy and introspective lyrics, noting that it stands as a fitting conclusion to X's influential legacy. The interplay between John Doe's and Exene Cervenka's vocals remains compelling, and Billy Zoom's guitar work continues to drive the band's distinctive sound. Overall, Smoke & Fiction is celebrated as a robust and heartfelt final chapter for a band that has significantly shaped the punk rock landscape.
Genre: Punk Rock
Country: US
Final Verdict: 58% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 773th / 939
Highlight: The Way It Is
Made me think of:
The Blasters
Social Distortion
The Cramps
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