What makes As Cruel as School Children by Gym Class Heroes notable?

The album achieved commercial success, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and receiving positive reviews from critics. Its lead single, 'Cupid's Chokehold / Breakfast in America,' became a cultural phenomenon, significantly impacting the alternative hip-hop landscape and influencing future artists in the genre. As Cruel as School Children was Gym Class Heroes' major label debut, following their independent album The Papercut Chronicles. Released in 2006, it marked a significant turning point in their career, propelling them to mainstream success and showcasing their unique fusion of rap and rock elements.

Who is As Cruel as School Children for?

As Cruel as School Children works well if you're into playful storytelling with humor, dynamic wave-like pacing throughout and interludes that shift focus.

How many songs are on As Cruel as School Children?

As Cruel as School Children has 15 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

As Cruel as School Children

Gym Class Heroes · 2006

48 min · 15 tracks · alternative hip-hop

A vibrant blend of alternative hip-hop with catchy hooks and playful storytelling reflecting teenage angst.

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Where this album fits

Career context: As Cruel as School Children was Gym Class Heroes' major label debut, following their independent album The Papercut Chronicles. Released in 2006, it marked a significant turning point in their career, propelling them to mainstream success and showcasing their unique fusion of rap and rock elements.
Stylistic neighbors: Beyoncé· Jennifer Lopez· Linkin Park· Mariah Carey· Pitbull· Mary J. Blige· LL Cool J· Missy Elliott

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 1st Period: The Queen and I 3:14
2 2nd Period: Shoot Down the Stars 3:38
3 3rd Period: New Friend Request 4:14
4 4th Period: Clothes Off!! 3:55
5 Lunch: Sloppy Love Jingle, Part 1 1:52
6 6th Period: Viva La White Girl 3:53
7 7th Period: 7 Weeks 3:51
8 8th Period: It's OK, but Just This Once! 3:10
9 Study Hall: Sloppy Love Jingle, Part 2 1:01
10 10th Period: Biters Block 3:48
11 Yearbook Club: Boys in Bands Interlude 0:59
12 12th Period: Scandalous Scholastics 4:17
13 13th Period: On My Own Time (Write On!) 4:41
14 Intramurals: Cupid's Chokehold 3:58
15 Detention: Sloppy Love Jingle, Part 3 2:15

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