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David G. from BETHESDA, MD
Reviewed on 9/5/2022...

No band has ever made such a big impact with so little commercial output. Along with Star, King stands the test of time. This is outstanding indie guitar rock, not to mention female fronted.

Wonderful album

baufe | 08/14/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

""King" by Belly was the album I listened to after "Star" and I personally think it's a much better album. Star, to me, seemed unfinished in areas and very much a debut album. "King" has so much more life and song-structure with wonderful melodies. I loved this album from the opening song, "Puberty", which is also my favorite track on the album. This is a great alternative album with songs that are easily understood and can be sung along with. Catchy songs! Great album! A must buy! ;o)"

Say what?

R.M. Enslow | Blackhole, USA | 02/23/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have really just been getting into Belly and Tanya Donelly's solo stuff and have just listened to this album all the way through for the first time and have a hard time hearing why anyone (critics and fans alike) who enjoyed Star would be dismissive of this album. Star is an album that grows on you with each listen and is a masterpiece of pop craftsmanship and King may lack some of it's complexity (I haven't listened to King enough to weigh in on that aspect) but it is loaded end to end with soaring melodies and passionate vocals as well as more aggresive guitars. Perhaps that the problem some people have with it but personally I don't mind a little Rock in my Rock n Roll. One last word of advice- check out Tanya's solo stuff. It's not consistently rocking but merely enduringly memorable, substantial, and wonderfully crafted."