"[5] The lyrics Clark wrote for Smile Kid "were just so in-depth and meaningful to me personally".

[5] Smile Kid was "more experimental [compared to the first album] with piano, horns, strings and even a whistle.

[9] Between mid-October and early December, the band went on a US tour alongside All Time Low, Hey Monday and the Friday Night Boys.

[17] Between late June and early August, the band performed on Warped Tour.

[18] Alternative Press reviewer Scott Heisel rated the album 3/5, saying that "Fans of We the Kings' debut will undoubtedly find something to hold on to with Smile Kid, but for those who were less than enamored with the band's pop-punk blend will likely stay that way."