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.
Why this album works
'The Papercut Chronicles II' is notable for its commercial success, particularly with the hit single 'Stereo Hearts', which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The album showcased a shift towards more pop-oriented production, effectively bridging alternative hip-hop with mainstream appeal.
- Best for
- steady pacing with climactic moments catchy hooks for sing-alongs introspective lyrics for reflection
- 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
- 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 Za Intro 1:33
- 2 Martyrial Girl$ 3:37
- 3 Life Goes On 4:12
- 4 Stereo Hearts Standout 3:32
- 5 Solo Discotheque (Whiskey Bitness) 4:02
- 6 Holy Horses**t, Batman!! 3:41
- 7 Ass Back Home Standout 3:42
- 8 Nil-Nil-Draw 3:15
- 9 Lazarus, Ze Gitan 3:51
- 10 The Fighter Standout 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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