This week I went to Best Buy and purchased the latest release from the Gym Class Heroes- "As Cruel As School Children." After hearing the name of the band my initial thought was that they were going to be another dumb-ass Emo band... but after seeing their hilarious video on MTV I discovered that I was very wrong.
They are a four-piece hip-hop band with some alternative rock influences. This record was reminiscent of the early Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff albums. The songs were of a funny subject matter with qulaity music behind the lyrics. The album has a high school/teenage theme to it. The songs would appeal to a younger audience, but are so worth a listen. You'll definitely get a few good laughs out of it. There are tracks about MySpace and a student/teacher love affair. in between some of the songs are poems read by Travis the lead singer. They are called sloppy love jingles. They are a nice addition to the record weaving in and out between songs. It definitely adds an interesting creative element to the record.
The band is linked to the band Fall Out Boy. Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy became interested in GCH and signed them to his label Decaydance, which is under the larger label Fueld By Ramen. Patrick Stump, another member from Fall Out Boy, appears on GCH's single "Cupid's Chokehold." This is a great song and the video is pretty funny too.
I definitely recomend this record. It is lighthearted and funny. It has a sound unlike anything I have heard in a long time. It has great beats, the singer has a nice voice and then placement of songs on the record is very nice. At the very least check out the single "Cupid's Chokehold." It's just right for Valentine's Day.
Rating- 8.5 popsicles out of 10.
"Cupid's Chokehold" Video
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