Ear Candy

by King's X

Released: May 20, 1996

Hard rock

The Album

"Ear Candy" is the sixth studio album by American rock band King's X, released in 1996. The song "Mississippi Moon" is primarily inspired by "If I Could Fly," a track King's X performed in shows after adopting their final band name. The bonus track "Freedom" appears as a b-side on the single "A Box" and was later officially released on the album Ogre Tones.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Arnold Lanni and King's X, the album features two songs that are rewritten versions of earlier tracks.

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All tracks on the album Ear Candy are…

All tracks on the album Ear Candy are written by Doug Pinnick, Ty Tabor, and Jerry Gaskill.

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Reception

"Picture," also known as "The Door," was originally released on their pre-King's X release Sneak Preview with different lyrics.

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The Complete Album Story

"Ear Candy" is the sixth studio album by American rock band King's X, released in 1996. Produced by Arnold Lanni and King's X, the album features two songs that are rewritten versions of earlier tracks. "Picture," also known as "The Door," was originally released on their pre-King's X release Sneak Preview with different lyrics. The song "Mississippi Moon" is primarily inspired by "If I Could Fly," a track King's X performed in shows after adopting their final band name.

The bonus track "Freedom" appears as a b-side on the single "A Box" and was later officially released on the album Ogre Tones.

All tracks on the album Ear Candy are written by Doug Pinnick, Ty Tabor, and Jerry Gaskill.