"Dogman" is the fifth studio album by American rock band King's X, released in 1994. It marks the band's second album under Atlantic and their first not produced by Sam Taylor; instead, it was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who had recently worked with Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Black Crowes. Dogman signaled a heavier direction for King's X and, receiving strong approval from both critics and fans, is often considered one of their best works.
According to frontman Doug Pinnick, while longtime King's X producer Sam Taylor had a significant influence on the band's sound, he never managed to capture the heaviness of their live performance in the studio. Taylor concluded his production duties with King's X after four albums. When Brendan O'Brien, known for his work with Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Black Crowes, approached the band about collaborating on an album, they eagerly accepted. In the end, the band favored some of the demos over the final tracks, which were later released as Dogman Demos in 2005. Despite this, working with O'Brien was a satisfying experience for King's X. In 1999, Pinnick described "Black the Sky" as his new "standard to mix to" due to its "big and fat" sound, which effectively simulated the band's live performance.
