Save the World. Get the Girl
The King Blues · 2008
45 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of folk punk and ska infuses sharp social commentary with anthemic choruses and infectious energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Save the World, Get the Girl — This title track encapsulates the band's ethos of hope and activism through its catchy hooks and urgent lyrics, making it a rallying cry for change.
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The Streets Are Ours — With its sing-along chorus and rebellious spirit, this track serves as both a manifesto and a celebration of youthful defiance against societal constraints.
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What If Punk Never Happened — This closing track reflects on music's cultural significance while simultaneously questioning identity and legacy, showcasing the band's introspective side.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic punk and ska with social themes, though its cohesion dips in the second half.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempos and layered instrumentation, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the anthemic quality and engaging the listener.
- The album shifts to a slower tempo in the latter half, particularly with 'For You My Darling', creating a contrast with earlier tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- thought-provoking lyrical narratives
- an energetic yet reflective experience
- mid-tempo sing-along moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2008, Save the World. Get the Girl is The King Blues' second album, following their debut, Under the Fog. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves as a prominent voice within the UK alternative scene, blending political lyrics with eclectic musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Streetlight Manifesto· The Interrupters· Against Me!
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 3:06
- 6 For You My Darling 5:10
- 7 The Streets Are Ours 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 6:39
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