Paper Walls
by Yellowcard
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jul 17, 2007
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 74
  3. Negative: 10 out of 74

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  1. MichaelC
    Aug 14, 2007
    0
    They should have just released it as a Kids Bop record. Because that's all this is; a child's idea of powerful music. It's kids music, and nothing more. Anyone above the age of 12 should grow up and find something better. This is garbage.
  2. JoseG.
    Oct 17, 2007
    0
    LAME! Sadly, that's par for the course when it comes to this band.
  3. ToddW
    Jul 30, 2007
    0
    I once went to a zoo with my then fiancee and, being somehow drawn to the monkey compound, got into a sod throwing contest with a chimpanzee. After a few fun tosses, I realized how my actions were appearing to annoy said primate. It was probably just trying to tidy up its environment, whereas along came this presumptuous human who thought to have some good, dirty fun at the chimp's I once went to a zoo with my then fiancee and, being somehow drawn to the monkey compound, got into a sod throwing contest with a chimpanzee. After a few fun tosses, I realized how my actions were appearing to annoy said primate. It was probably just trying to tidy up its environment, whereas along came this presumptuous human who thought to have some good, dirty fun at the chimp's expense. I mention this memory scrap because I now think I know how the monkey must have felt when I infringed on its housekeeping. For when my youngest son, a big Yellowcard fan, interrupted my music continuum and played for me their latest offering I felt like tossing it out the window, or at least burying it in some hole. Simply put, Yellowcard should be red-carded. I mean, guys, put down your instruments and just walk away.… Expand
  4. MarkE.
    Aug 16, 2007
    0
    Bad taste prevails!
  5. alexf
    Jul 25, 2007
    1
    This album was a HUGE let down. The worst Yellowcard album ever. Paper Walls sounds just like One For The Kids. I was waiting for this album to come out all sumer. And now it has and it is a big let down. I loved Lights and Sounds and thought this album was going to be even better but it's not.
  6. EricC.
    Aug 14, 2007
    0
    Exactly what fans of this genre have come to expect; the most uncreative alternative nonsense that borrows from other bands of the genre, so that they all sounded exactly alike. Really, you could be buying a handful of other cds for the price of one. They just want to be on a cell phone comercial or a teen movie. They'll get their money, but zero respect from anyone who cares about music.
  7. RobertD.
    Aug 24, 2007
    0
    Utter garbage. More sugary wannabe punk bullshit.
  8. [Anonymous]
    Sep 12, 2007
    0
    Repetitive whiny annoying songs, album does little to differentiate itself from all the other bands playing whiny repetitive annoying songs.

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#73 Most Discussed Album of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Billboard
    80
    It's prototypical Warped tour rock - but, to be fair, at the top level of that particular realm, with thoughtful lyrics and tightly crafted guitar arrangements.
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  2. Amazon.com
    80
    Unsurprisingly, the lyrics are direct and honest, while they've broadened their sonic palette to allow a tad more dissonance in with their urgent and propulsive pop-punk.
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  3. AllMusic
    70
    O pure musical terms they're more gripping than many of their peers, displaying a restless sense of musicality that often makes Paper Walls interesting even if means they can stray toward areas that are just a shade too indulgent for their own good.
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