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
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 16, 2011
    75
    It works when they jettison their limp rap-rock instincts and plunge into crossover pop.
  5. 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]
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  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. Billboard.com
    Dec 1, 2011
    80
    The band fares better in a handful of frothier cuts.

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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.
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