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2011 studio album by O.A.R.
King alternative rock group O.A.R. It was released on August 2, 2011, by Wind-up Records . This is their first album on the label.
Reception [ edit ] King received mixed reviews from critics upon release. On Metacritic , the album holds a score of 60/100 based on 5 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[1]
Track listing [ edit ] Title Writer(s) 1. "King" (featuring Russell Simmons and DJ Logic ) Jason Kibler, Marc Roberge 3:14 2. "Taking on the World Today" Chris Keup, Richard On, Roberge 2:51 3. "Not for Me" Roberge 3:32 4. "Heaven" Ryan Baharloo, Derek Fuhrmann, Roberge, Gregg Wattenberg 3:31 5. "Are You Low?" Roberge, Matt Wallace 3:13 6. "Gotta Be Wrong Sometimes" Derek Fuhrmann, Roberge, Wattenberg 3:28 7. "We Made It - Interlude 1" Baharloo 1:02 8. "The Last Time" On, Roberge, Vince Scheuerman 4:27 9. "Fire" Chris Culos, Jerry DePizzo, Benj Gershman, On, Roberge 4:07 10. "Brand New - Interlude 2" Culos, DePizzo, Gershman, On, Roberge 1:32 11. "Gotta Live" DePizzo, Roberge 3:51 12. "Dangerous Connection" Andrew McMahon, Roberge 4:04 13. "Wicked Storm - Interlude 3" Culos, DePizzo, Gershman, On, Roberge 1:34 14. "Almost Easy" DePizzo, On, Roberge 4:16 15. "Over and Over" McMahon, Roberge 3:13 16. "Back to One" Derek Fuhrmann, Roberge, Wallace, Wattenberg 3.09 Total length: 51:21
Deluxe Edition CD/DVD Bonus Tracks Title Writer(s) 17. "World Like That" On, Mikel Paris, Roberge, Wattenberg 3:54 18. "Heavy Heart" DePizzo, Roberge 5:57 19. "Give Me Something" Ryan Gillmor, Tim Pagnotta, Roberge 7:27 20. "Irish Rose" Stephen Kellogg , Roberge5:00
Limited Deluxe Edition Bonus Track Title Writer(s) 18. "Morning Sons" Roberge 5:30
Personnel [ edit ] O.A.R.
Marc Roberge - vocals, guitar, programming and additional instrumentation on track 1
Richard On - guitar
Benj Gershman - bass
Jerry DePizzo - saxophone, guitar
Chris Culos - drums Additional musicians
Mikel Paris - keyboards, percussion, backing vocals on all tracks
DJ Logic - turntables on track 1
Russell Simmons - additional vocals on track 1The Plain Clothes Choir - additional vocals on track 4
Josh Smith - trumpet on tracks 1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 17
Sam Blankesse - trombone on tracks 1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 17
Ryan Baharloo - programming and additional instrumentation on tracks 4, 13
John O'Brien - programming and additional instrumentation on track 19
Jerry Barnes - programming and additional instrumentation on all tracks References [ edit ]
^ a b "King by O.A.R. Reviews and Tracks" . Metacritic CBS Interactive . Retrieved September 17, 2018 .^ Leahey, Andrew (August 9, 2011). "King - O.A.R." AllMusic RhythmOne . Retrieved September 17, 2018 . ^ Anderson, Kyle (August 3, 2011). "King Review - O.A.R." Entertainment Weekly Meredith Corporation . Retrieved September 17, 2018 . ^ Finley, Adam (August 31, 2011). "O.A.R.: King" . PopMatters . Retrieved September 17, 2018 .
External links [ edit ] O.A.R official website Further reading [ edit ] O.A.R New Album Ready O.A.R New Album Buzz is "King" Sized King Album Review O.A.R Targets 2011 for New Album, Sets Fall Tour
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