King of the Beach (Wavves album)
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". Nathan Williams on Twitter has confirmed that most of the material from the album was originally demos that he had written with drummer Zach Hill of Hella and Death Grips.Album cover
In interviews, Nathan Williams has stated that the album cover is a cartoon version of Snacks, his pet cat.Track listing
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
| 2010 | U.S. Billboard 200 | 168 |
| 2010 | Top Heatseekers | 3 |
| 2010 | Independent Albums | 28 |
| 2010 | Tastemakers Albums | 10 |
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".
- Stephen Pope - bass, baritone guitar, synthesisers.
- Billy Hayes - drums, keyboards, vocals on "Baby Say Goodbye".
