Track List
Eventually, everyone but you will out of my head. Fake it half-empty; just sound like that. Where were you? Dress some minds don’t change. ..
State Champs has always been a band that doesn’t take life too seriously and they’ve built on their success by creating quick-fired pop punk songs, which, in truth, don’t seem technical or too deep. With their new album Kings Of The New Age, the band has upped their game, in terms of progressive lyricism. This shift in direction is certainly a good one, and with their lyrics having more oomph, then everything clicks better. ..
State Champs have had some big hits, but their music seems bloated and uneventful. ..
Kings Of The New Age is a band which thankfully does not adhere to the same overworked formula, but actually progresses into well woven, pop punk scores.
State Champs has released an album that is well-crafted and full of energy. The band has taken their music in a new direction, and it shows on this album. The songs are catchy and have a lot of energy. State Champs deserves to be praised for their creativity and for stretching their musical boundaries.
Kings of the New Age is an 11-song album that has a variety of sounds. “Here to Stay” starts the album off with a catchy riff and progresses into a hard-hitting pop punk charm. Nightmares are explored here, and dreams seem to have been detached from memory. It is a well-written song, full of rawness and guile. ..
“Fake It” opens with a well-tuned guitar sequence, and the lyrics pinpoint solemnness. There is a dark undercurrent bubbling to come through on “Sundress.” “Four Year Strong” showcase strong vocal work and brilliantly weaved lyrics that describe broken relationships. ..
The State Champs have been working hard on their sound and lyrical content since they first came together, and it shows in their powerful music. Their music is compelling and easy to listen to, making them a must-watch band.
