Save the World. Get the Girl
The King Blues · 2008
45 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · ska punk · folk punk
A vibrant mix of punk energy and folk storytelling, capturing the urgency of social issues with anthemic melodies.
Why this album works
The album was well-received, contributing to The King Blues' rise in the UK alternative music scene, peaking at number 36 on the UK Albums Chart. Its combination of punk rock and social commentary resonated with listeners, drawing attention to issues like housing and inequality, which became defining elements of their sound.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels thought-provoking lyrical narratives an energetic yet reflective experience
- Context
- Released in January 2008, 'Save the World. Get the Girl' is The King Blues' second studio album, following their debut 'Under the Fog'. At this point, the band was gaining momentum within the UK punk and ska scenes, blending genres while addressing social and political themes through their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sublime with Rome· No Doubt· Lyapis Trubetskoy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Boulder 3:22
- 2 I Got Love 3:10
- 3 The Schemers, the Scroungers, and the Rats 3:40
- 4 Underneath This Lamppost Light 4:53
- 5 Save the World, Get the Girl Standout 3:06
- 6 For You My Darling 5:10
- 7 The Streets Are Ours Standout 3:34
- 8 Let’s Hang the Landlord 5:12
- 9 Out of Luck 3:20
- 10 Hold on Tight 3:37
- 11 What If Punk Never Happened Standout 6:39
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