The Papercut Chronicles II cover

The Papercut Chronicles II

Gym Class Heroes · 2011

50 min · 13 tracks · alternative hip-hop

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, layered over eclectic beats and a hip-hop backbone.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with climactic moments
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • vibrant energy for social settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike layered lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'The Papercut Chronicles II' was Gym Class Heroes' fourth studio album and marked their return after a three-year hiatus following 'The Quilt'. At this point, the band was navigating their sound post-mainstream success while still aiming to capture their youthful energy and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Fitz and the Tantrums· The Roots· Paramore

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Za Intro 1:33
  • 2 Martyrial Girl$ 3:37
  • 3 Life Goes On 4:12
  • 4 Stereo Hearts 3:32
  • 5 Solo Discotheque (Whiskey Bitness) 4:02
  • 6 Holy Horses**t, Batman!! 3:41
  • 7 Ass Back Home 3:42
  • 8 Nil-Nil-Draw 3:15
  • 9 Lazarus, Ze Gitan 3:51
  • 10 The Fighter 3:49
  • 11 Kid Nothing and the Never-Ending Naked Nightmare 8:23
  • 12 Stereo Hearts (Soul Seekers Retronica Radio Edit) 3:36
  • 13 Stereo Hearts (Dillon Francis Radio Edit) 3:36

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