King of the Beach
Wavves · 2010
38 min · 13 tracks · punk
A sun-soaked blend of lo-fi punk energy and catchy guitar riffs, embodying carefree beach vibes.
Why this album works
'King of the Beach' received widespread acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end lists and solidifying Wavves' place within the surf rock revival movement. The album reached No. 107 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its commercial impact alongside critical praise from outlets like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone.
- Career context
- By the time 'King of the Beach' was released in 2010, Wavves had transitioned from a bedroom project to a more polished band. This album followed their self-titled debut and marked a significant moment of artistic growth, with frontman Nathan Williams collaborating with producer Dennis Herring to refine their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Anti-Flag
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 King of the Beach Standout 2:40
- 2 Super Soaker 2:30
- 3 Idiot 2:54
- 4 When Will You Come 2:37
- 5 Post Acid Standout 2:12
- 6 Take on the World 2:43
- 7 Baseball Cards 3:06
- 8 Convertible Balloon 2:26
- 9 Green Eyes Standout 3:51
- 10 Mutant 2:29
- 11 Linus Spacehead 3:13
- 12 Baby Say Goodbye 5:13
- 13 Stained Glass (Won't You Let Me Into Your Heart) 2:02
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