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We The Kings are amazingly catchy, and there are several reasons for this. The vocals aren’t high pitched or nasally, nor are they low, sounding little less than just regular speech. Instead We The Kings opted for a normal voice with good vocal talents, always staying in a range that’s appropriate and comfortable for the songs. The guitar riffs are kept simple, neither over the top or lacking, it fits perfectly for their sound. It’s the lyrics that really drive most of the songs, especially the chorus lines. Typically, every song contains a chorus that is both catchy and memorable.

Skyway Avenue, is their most popular song, and it takes a typical pop punk topic (love) and transforms it into something that’s meaningful, and most importantly, optimistic. I find that what makes me angry with the songs on MTV are that emo bands have literally taken romance and turned it into a tragedy, whereas love is supposed to be something beautiful. We The Kings attempts to brings back an exciting emotion to such an overbeaten subject matter. Judging from the sound alone, the vocals take a change in pace through the verses, bridges and chorus which keeps the song from being passive, repetitive and boring. The guitar riffs are kept simple, while still being catchy overall fitting nicely with the vocals and the theme of the song. The lyrics are what really stirs the emotions when listening Skyway Avenue, although neither complex nor particularly artistic, it is perfect for the pop punk scene and best of all it’s simple. The rest of the album is much of the same, with the most notables off the top of my head being Check Yes Juliet, and This Is Our Town (a ballad).

We The Kings debut album is excellent, the only issue being it’s too short. Thirty-five minutes of really honest music has left me with the desire for more. Some may find the album to be a tad repetitive, but I think We The Kings have tapped onto a style fitting for them and should continue their musical efforts in much the same manner. I’m sure We The Kings will continue to grow and change musically, but if this is their prime, I would not be upset at all. Keeping everything simple is what has made this album both catchy and memorable, and it is the talents of We The Kings that have produced such ‘simply’ good songs. I’m excited to see them in January, and if all goes to plan, it may be the best day of my life, of course that’s a story for another blog.

Be sure to check out their Myspace to stream more songs.

Skyway Avenue Video:

We The Kings – Check Yes Juliet
Buy the We The Kings self titled debut CD here

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