The Band That Would Be King

The Band That Would Be King
Studio album by
Released1989
GenreIndie rock, punk rock, lo-fi
Length46:17
Label50 Skidillion Watts
ProducerKramer
Half Japanese chronology
Charmed Life
(1988)
The Band That Would Be King
(1989)
We Are They Who Ache with Amorous Love
(1990)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Robert ChristgauB−
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Pitchfork8.6/10
Spin Alternative Record Guide5/10

The Band That Would Be King is an album released by the Maryland rock group Half Japanese. It was also their third and last studio album released on their label, 50 Skidillion Watts.