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As Cruel as School Children
Gym Class Heroes
Retail Price (not our price): $18.98
Release Date: 2006-11-04
Manufacturer: Fueled By Ramen
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...

Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
The Roots aren't the only hip-hop group to build their sound around live instrumentation. Yet this Upstate New York quartet doesn't sound much like Philly's finest. Further, As Cruel as School Children is more radio-ready than previous efforts, especially "Cupid's Chokehold," which appropriates Supertramp's "Breakfast in America" to fine effect, i.e. "Take a look at my girlfriend / She's the only one I got." (A different mix appears on The Papercut Chronicles.) Not many indie-pop artists can freestyle, though, as frontman Travis McCoy proves on "Sloppy Love Jingle, Pts. 1-3," a trio of a cappella raps. Aside from dividing these tracks into "periods," "study halls," and the like, in fitting with the high school theme, McCoy's narratives touch on teachers, cheerleaders, and lunch room chatter. Guests include William Beckett (The Academy Is...) on "7 Weeks" and Speech (Arrested Development) on "Biter's Block." Cruel as School Children was co-produced by Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy) and released by band mate Pete Wentz's Decaydance imprint. Stump, who pops up in the "Cupid" video, also provides programming and backing vocals. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

2) Album Description
This upstate NY 4-piece hip-hop band fuse crisp guitar rhythms, deep melodic bass lines, head cracking beats, and conscious lyrics to create a sound truly their own. Their debut full-length, "The Papercut Chronicles", has sold over 32,000 copies, converting anyone within ear shot into fans. This, their follow-up, is surely going to launch the band to the next level.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) From great single to a whole album   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
I'll admit to getting it for the one single, but I'm kind of hooked. This is just plain fun!

2) An upgrade from PCC.   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Although they have a reoccuring track "Cupid's Chokehold" the rest of the CD is playful and fun. Clothes off is a good track to listen to and dance. Not bad. Get it you won't be disappointed.

3) Third album, less mature   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
This is actually Gym Class Heroes' THIRD album. "For the Kids" was the first, followed by "The Papercut Chronicles." While the lyrics of many of the "As Cruel as School Children" songs are less mature and less complicated in comparison to "The Papercut Chronicles," there are a few songs that are particularly moving, specifically "Shoot Down the Stars."If you're looking for an uncomplicated, dancy indie hip-hop album, this one's for you.

4) Gym Class Heroes has a major hit in my book.   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I recommend this album to really anyone. I personally don't know much about rap or hip hop, but I know what sounds good. Everything I've heard so far from Gym Class Heroes has sounded very good. This album is witty, charismatic, and fun, an outstanding combination.As Cruel as School Children. Interesting title, interesting music, interesting band. I can't give them a better endorsement than that. Give them a listen, and you'll like what you hear.

5) Musical breath of fresh air!!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I'm just in love this album is great all the way through. Young music of today minus the deg ration, ignorance and profanity. Plus I met them in person and their wonderful and down to earth!!