"Manic Moonlight" is the ninth studio album by American rock band King's X, released in 2001 via Metal Blade Records. It is the third album in a trilogy of self-produced releases on Metal Blade, marking a period where the band chose to focus on creating music collaboratively without outside demos. The album is characterized by its progressive and jazzy arrangements, featuring electronic loops and funk influences.
The album begins with "Believe," which addresses Doug Pinnick's struggle for self-acceptance and sets the tone with its groove and tight riffs. "Skeptical Winds" explores R&B and soul influences, while "Vegetable" combines heavy bass with hard-rock elements. The Japanese Gold Disc edition includes extended versions of "Vegetable" and "Believe."
"Static" experiments with dark ambient rhythms and metallic noise, contrasting with the melodic "Jenna" and the uplifting "False Alarm." The album features lush harmonies typical of King's X alongside harder tracks like "Yeah" and the title track. The deluxe Gold Disc edition includes an expanded booklet with lyrics and band photos, as well as an exclusive foil-stamped collector's card.
