The Papercut Chronicles II
by Gym Class Heroes
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Billboard.com
    Dec 1, 2011
    80
    The band fares better in a handful of frothier cuts.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 16, 2011
    75
    It works when they jettison their limp rap-rock instincts and plunge into crossover pop.
  3. Alternative Press
    Dec 9, 2011
    70
    Compromise is usually a dirty word in music, but here's one that really works. [Jan 2012, P.98]
    All this publication's reviews
  5. AllMusic
    Dec 19, 2011
    60
    The end result of this is an album that'll come as a blast from the past for the band's fans and should easily get heads nodding with its affably introspective lyrics and huge choruses.
  6. Boston Globe
    Nov 16, 2011
    40
    A lot of this, though, is mired in generic rock/hip-hop fusion that feels dated and forgettable.
  7. Rolling Stone
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    The Papercut Chronicles II is the year's most charmless album, 11 punishingly dull rock-rap tunes with hooks that would've sounded dated a decade ago.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
3.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 10 out of 18
  1. DanOSullivan
    Oct 25, 2012
    4
    An extremely dull album, most songs sound the same and it felt like a chore to finish this album, so I didn't. I enjoyed 'The Fighter' & 'AssAn extremely dull album, most songs sound the same and it felt like a chore to finish this album, so I didn't. I enjoyed 'The Fighter' & 'Ass Back Home' and that's it. I'd avoid this if I were you.… Full Review »
  2. Ben-Bopper
    Jun 12, 2012
    9
    Ugh...forget my other review. This album is too poppy, especially for an awesome rap band.
See all user reviews »