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. The band chose "Red" as their first single. Days before the release of ''X'', they released "Borderline" as their second single. "Rosary Blue", a bonus track, features vocals by American tattoo artist Kat Von D.

Reception

The ''

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'' magazine marked a "versatile" mix of styles with notes of

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, Johnny Cash and Danzig. The reviewer wrote also that the marketing of the album and the band in general would benefit from their change to the

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label. ''X'' received mixed reviews from the German music press. In a very positive review, the ''

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'' magazine noted a change from guitar-dominated hymns to melodic rock tunes and praised singer

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's "passionate" singing. ''

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'' Germany released two different staff reviews, noting that the board of editors was at odds with rating the album. While Enrico Ahlig praised a return to melodic ballads and a "Finnish melancholy", and rated "Borderline" the best track by The 69 Eyes for the last ten years, Jakob Kranz wrote a negative review. He called the songs "sticky" (german: klebrig) and noted that the album sounded too commercial.

Track listing

Singles

Notes

*The singles "Love Runs Away" and "Tonight" were released simultaneously via iTunes. "Tonight" was released exclusively in Finland, whereas "Love Runs Away" was released everywhere else.

Credits

Jyrki 69 Jyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi (born 15 October 1968), known professionally as Jyrki 69, is a Finnish singer who is the lead vocalist of the rock band The 69 Eyes. In their early years, the band's sound was closer to glam metal, but since the alb ...

– vocals *Bazie – lead guitar *Timo-Timo – rhythm guitar *Archzie – bass *

Jussi 69 Jussi Heikki Tapio Vuori (born 11 July 1972), better known as Jussi 69, is the drummer for the Finnish rock band The 69 Eyes. He is best known for his flamboyant playing style; his kit is set up low to allow for the maximum exposure of his on ...

– drums * Kat Von D – female vocals on "Rosary Blue"

References

{{Authority control 2012 albums The 69 Eyes albums