Gym Class Heroes – As Cruel As School Children

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Artist: Gym Class Heroes

Title: As Cruel As School Children

Year: 2006

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Tracklist

1. The Queen and I (3:14)
2. Shoot Down the Stars (3:38)
3. New Friend Request (4:14)
4. Clothes Off!! (3:55)
5. Sloppy Love Jingle, Pt. 1 (1:52)
6. Viva La White Girl (3:53)
7. 7 Weeks (3:51)
8. It's OK, but Just This Once! (3:10)
9. Sloppy Love Jingle, Pt. 2 (1:01)
10. Biters Block (3:48)
11. Boys in Bands Interlude (0:59)
12. Scandalous Scholastics (4:17)
13. On My Own Time (Write On!) (4:40)
10. Cupid's Chokehold / Breakfast in America (4:03)
15. Sloppy Love Jingle, Pt. 3 (2:15)
3. New Friend Request (4:14)

Review

"As Cruel as School Children," Gym Class Heroes' 2006 offering, truly marked a bold departure for the group, showcasing a sharper, more experimental approach than their earlier ventures. With Patrick Stump at the production helm, they dove headfirst into an eclectic blend, mashing rap rock with unexpected jolts of electronica, funk, and even some genuine soul. This record amps up the sonic variety, layering in everything from precise drum machines and acoustic guitar strums to buzzing synthesizers. The album’s very name, "As Cruel as School Children," pulls its sting from a lyric in their track "Scandalous Scholastics," summing up the raw lyrical dive into the struggles and sheer absurdity of navigating youth and school life. And you can't forget that re-recorded version of "Cupid's Chokehold," which helped propel this disc to widespread recognition, solidifying their place in the 2000s alternative music scene. - Chase