King of the Beach is the third studio album by the American band Wavves. It was set to be released in the USA by Fat Possum Records and in the UK by Bella Union Records on August 3, 2010, but digital copies became available July 1 as a result of early leaks. Pitchfork placed it at number 50 on its list "The Top 50 Albums of 2010".
The song “Idiot” was featured in the 2011 video game Saints Row: The Third. The title track is featured in the game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.
Album cover In interviews, Nathan Williams has stated that the album cover is a cartoon version of Snacks, his pet cat. A photo of Snacks was also featured on the cover of Best Coast's debut album, Crazy For You. Snacks died in February 2022, as confirmed on the band's Instagram page.
Track listing
"Mickey Mouse" contains samples from "Da Doo Ron Ron" by The Crystals The Japanese CD replaces track 10 "Mickey Mouse" with "Mutant", and adds a bonus track "Stained Glass".
Charts Album YearChartPosition2010U.S. Billboard 200168Top Heatseekers3Independent Albums28Tastemakers Albums10
As of 2011 it has sold 18,563 copies in United States according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Personnel Nathan Williams - vocals, guitar, keyboards, additional percussion, drums on "When Will You Come".Insert of King of The Beach's CD Stephen Pope - bass, baritone guitar, synthesisers. Billy Hayes - drums, keyboards, vocals on "Baby Say Goodbye".
References
External links Video of the group recording at Sweet Tea Studios