Kings of the New Age
State Champs · 2022
38 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Energetic punk rock melodies collide with introspective lyrics, reflecting both personal struggles and a sense of youthful defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everybody but You — This track features an infectious chorus and poignant lyrics about heartbreak that encapsulate the album's emotional depth while showcasing the band's melodic strengths.
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Act Like That — With its catchy hooks and energetic instrumentation, this song captures the band's ability to blend upbeat melodies with relatable lyrical content about uncertainty in relationships.
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Sundress — 'Sundress' stands out for its lyrical honesty and narrative structure, depicting fleeting moments of joy amid struggles, a hallmark of the band's evolving storytelling approach.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic punk melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing mature songwriting and polished production.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- catchy hooks for road trips
- introspective lyrics for growth
- upbeat energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, more music
- seek longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 13, 2022, 'Kings of the New Age' is State Champs' fourth studio album and marks a significant evolution in their sound. Following the commercial success of their previous album 'Living Proof' in 2018, this record showcases their growth both musically and lyrically, as they explore deeper themes while maintaining their signature high-energy punk rock style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neck Deep· The Wonder Years· Real Friends
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Here to Stay 2:56
- 2 Eventually 3:37
- 3 Everybody but You 3:47
- 4 Outta My Head 2:56
- 5 Fake It 3:02
- 6 Half Empty 3:31
- 7 Just Sound 3:22
- 8 Act Like That 3:03
- 9 Where Were You 2:47
- 10 Sundress 3:11
- 11 Some Minds Don’t Change 2:46
- 12 Chicago Is So Two Years Ago 3:17
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