Description
We The Kings – Smile Kid – Compact Disc
Smile Kid arrived in 2009 as the second album from Florida pop-punk group We The Kings, following the breakout success of their debut. By this point the band had already made a name for themselves with bright, upbeat songs built for sing-alongs, and this record leans further into that same sunny, high-energy style that helped them connect with younger pop-punk audiences during the late 2000s.
The album opens with a burst of youthful optimism. Guitars are crisp and energetic, drums move quickly, and the melodies are built around catchy choruses designed to stick after a single listen. Tracks like “She Takes Me High” and “Heaven Can Wait” carry the polished pop-punk formula that was dominating the scene at the time—clean production, fast tempos, and lyrics centered on relationships and the emotional highs and lows of growing up.
Frontman Travis Clark delivers the songs with a bright, approachable vocal style that fits the band’s upbeat tone. His voice keeps the songs feeling light even when the lyrics touch on heartbreak or disappointment. That balance between emotional sincerity and carefree energy became one of the band’s defining characteristics, allowing their music to feel relatable without ever becoming too heavy.
One of the album’s standout tracks is “We’ll Be a Dream,” a duet with Demi Lovato that blends pop-punk guitars with a more radio-friendly pop chorus. The collaboration helped broaden the band’s reach beyond the Warped Tour crowd and brought additional attention to the album during its release cycle.
Smile Kid captures a moment when pop-punk was evolving into a brighter, more polished form of mainstream pop rock. For We The Kings, the album reinforced their identity as a band focused on positivity, catchy melodies, and songs that celebrate youth, friendship, and the simple thrill of loud guitars and big choruses.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
She Takes Me High
Promise The Stars
Heaven Can Wait
The Story of Your Life
Rain Falls Down
Summer Love
In-N-Out (Animal Style)
Spin
Anna Maria (All We Need)
We’ll Be A Dream
What You Do To Me
Bonus Material
Heaven Can Wait (Acoustic)
She Takes Me High (Acoustic
Video Heaven Can Wait
