He Was King Explained

He Was King
Type:	Album
Artist:	Felix da Housecat
Cover:	FelixHeWasKing.jpg
Released:	August 25, 2009
Recorded:	2008–2009
Genre:	Electronica, synthpop
Label:	Nettwerk
Producer:	Felix da Housecat
Prev Title:	Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco
Prev Year:	2007
Next Title:	Son of Analogue
Next Year:	2011

He Was King is an album recorded by Felix da Housecat, released worldwide just two days before his 38th birthday on August 25, 2009 via Nettwerk Records.^{[1] [2]} The album was described by Felix as follows, "Whereas Kittenz and Thee Glitz was straight up electro, He Was King is straight Felix da Housecat pop with a nice electronic feel."^[3]

The first single released from the album was "Kickdrum", released as a digital download in May 2009. The second single, "We All Wanna Be Prince" featured a remix contest prior to its release in July.

Reception

Initial critical response to He Was King was average. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 63, based on nine reviews.^[4]

Track listing

All songs written by Felix da Housecat (Felix Stallings).

1. "We All Wanna Be Prince" — (3:33)
2. "Plastik Fantastik" — (3:29)
3. "Kickdrum" — (3:49)
4. "Do We Move Your World" — (4:35)
5. "We" — (4:20)
6. "Spank U Very Much" — (2:32)
7. "Do Not Try This at Home" — (4:08)
8. "Turn Me on a Summer Smile" — (3:39)
9. "Elvi$" — (6:06)
10. "LA Ravers" — (3:47)
11. "Machine" — (3:31)
12. "He Was King" — (3:23)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Felix Da Housecat - Facebook. 19 September 2016.
2. Web site: Album Review: Felix da Housecat - He Was King. 19 September 2016.
3. Web site: Felix Da Housecat preps He Was King. 19 September 2016.
4. Web site: He Was King reviews at Metacritic.com . . CNET Networks, Inc . August 26, 2009.