Gym Class Heroes: The Quilt (Review)

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via ThisIsHipHop

“Openly accepted on hip hop websites, magazines and music video shows, Gym Class Heroes have broken nearly every rule today’s hip-hop game plays by. Representing upstate New York, the quartet is made up of drummer Matt McGinley, bassist Eric Roberts, guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo, and a heavily tattooed and pierced MC Travis “Schelprok” McCoy.
Visually, the group doesn’t fit any mold record executives strive to fill; rather the live instrumental alternative hip hop group falls to the likes of Gnarls Barkley and N.E.R.D. They also embody characteristics of the rock style of The Roots, whom not surprisingly, they’re currently touring with along side Estelle. Despite having been called a one-hit wonder group, Gym Class Heroes is hardly an overnight success. Produced by the dynamic duo Cool & Dre, Tricky Stewart, and Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump, their fourth album, The Quilt, exudes Gym Class Heroes‘ attitude, quirkiness and unique sound.”

Overall Score: 67/100

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