We the Kings – Smile Kid

Florida rockers We the Kings invaded the hearts of teenagers everywhere in 2007 with their S/T release and they’re back at it again with Smile Kid.  Sticking with the same fast-paced, upbeat formula that let them make waves on the Billboard Charts; We the Kings songs about teenage romance and the excitement of growing up will get you tapping your feet non-stop.

Their first single off the release “Heaven Can Wait” will put your right where “Skyway Avenue” and “Check Yes Juliet” left off.  The ooohhhs and aaaaahhhs that fill the harmonies are catchy and the light pianos are a little touch of gold.

Other outstanding tracks “She Takes Me High”, “The Story of Your Life”, and “Spin” are ones I’ve had on repeat since I put the album in.  As always, We the Kings doesn’t leave out the light ballads…”We’ll Be a Dream” features Demi Lovato and “Rain Falls Down” is another slow jam.

While this album doesn’t really do anything different from the first, that might not be a bad thing for We the Kings fans.  You know what you’re getting from the get go.  If you’re a We the King faithful, you’ll be all about the simplicity!