Relatively new to the pop-punk scene, We the Kings' new album proves that the sophomore slump isn't always a given.
Starting off as Hollister soundtrack music along with the likes of Farewell, A Cursive Memory and The White Tie Affair, We the Kings have generated the most success with their Shakespeare-inspired ballad "Check Yes Juliet."
Now, a little bit older and arguably wiser, We the Kings' newest addition to the music scene, "Smile, Kid" is a bigger step in the same direction. The album experiments more with choruses as well as a bigger techno-pop feel.
Already gracing the billboard charts, the first single "Heaven Can Wait" is a perfect example of what listeners can look forward to on the album. Catchy lyrics, high-pitched refrains and synthesizers all contribute to why We the Kings is at the top of their genre.
Those unimpressed with "Heaven" will dislike the rest of the album because much of it features the aforementioned aspects. "Smile, Kid" isn't a relatively deep album and most of the lyrics are straightforward, but it won't disappoint if you're looking for those perfect songs for a mixtape.
Fans of the Kings will especially like the bonus acoustic tracks at the end of "Heaven Can Wait" and "She Takes Me High."
Overall, the album is a decent listen with promising traits that prove pop-punk isn't dead yet. "Smile, Kid" may not make Rolling Stones' list of best albums of 2009, but it will definitely make you smile.
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