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THE PAPER CHAMPIONS |
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REVIEWS |
INK 19
"All four songs flow together making the EP sound more like a composition with four movements than four songs thrown together to make an album. They rock. They write killer songs. And this is the second best concept album of the past decade (next to Green Day's American Idiot). The Paper Champions are a band to look watch out for in the coming years."
SMOTHER MAGAZINE (Editor's
Pick)
"Guitar-wise I highly doubt you'll find a better
bit of angular jarring and riff-craze. Absolutely an
essential album for anyone and everyone."
TRANSFORM ONLINE
"Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, and whichever
band your girlfriend is blowing behind your back have
got nothing on The Paper Champions. So get with it!"
PUNKTASTIC.COM
"4/5 ... The Paper Champions may be a hidden gem,
but if the right people hear them I have no doubt they'll
not remain hidden for long."
NEUFUTUR MAGAZINE
"Dense without being difficult, catchy without
being brainless The Paper Champions jump through all
of the hoops in creating one of the most memorable EPs
since Amber Pacific released Fading
Days."
DELUSIONS OF ADEQUACY
"...an enjoyable listen."
THE FOLLOWING ARE REVIEWS
FOR WEEKEND OF COMPROMISE:
CREATIVE LOAFING
"Full-speed, out of the box, heavy-rocking emo."
COLUMBIA FREE-TIMES
"Their new full-length release, Weekend
of Compromise, is a modern
post-hardcore masterpiece and a perfect photocopy of
their sound - interlocking guitars, bombastic drums,
sweltering emotive vocals and tons of infectious energy."
SPLENDID
"Atlanta's Paper Champions are an excellent band
... Between the flawless production, the concise songwriting
and the remarkable performance, you'd swear these Southern
boys were ready to climb on the national stage ... This
is topnotch songwriting and musicianship."
TRANSFORM ONLINE
"If all emo-ish post-punk sounded like The Paper
Champions, I'd probably be one of those kids with pins
all over his courier bag ... Stellar vocals, superb
instrumental arrangements, and a full, resonating production
pull and push the listener through wave aafter wave
of emotional purging, never sappy, always honest."
PUNKTASTIC.COM
"This could well be a perfect cure to the Sunday
morning hangover blues; perfectly melancholic and just
generally delicate in all the right places; aurally
forgiving if you will. But don't get me wrong, there
is power and energy on just about every track; however
it is channelled in such a way you can't help but feel
soothed by this album. Not far short of stunning."
SMOTHER MAGAZINE (Editor's
Pick)
"...the Paper Champions are to emotional rock what
air is to breathing - absolutely essential."
AIDING & ABETTING
"Solid punk pop that hangs out on the strident
side of emo... These boys still need to find that extra
gear, but these songs still manage to impress easily."
NEUFUTUR MAGAZINE
"The Paper Champions stand head and shoulders amongst
their contemporaries because of their incredible musicianship.
Where the double and triple-part harmonies can be done
relatively easily, the impressive interplay that the
Jasons have with Chris (guitar) and Brad (drums) far
outstrips many bands currently on the touring circuit."
EXODUSTER
"...eleven tracks of indie-punk paradise with thick
song constructions, layered vocals and just the right
amount of varying guitars."
THE FOLLOWING ARE REVIEWS FOR THE
PAPER CHAMPIONS EP:
PUNKROCKREVIEWS.COM
"The three tracks that make up this EP feature
unexpected bursts of vicious guitars, sparse melodies
that cultivate the emotionally sung lead vocals and
sudden backing vocals that rupture the melody with their
anger. Collectively these parts turn into elaborate
and carefully structured melodies that are both innovative
and familiar, a truly rare feat. In other words, the
Paper Champions capture the true essence of 'Emo' and
turn it into songs that are accessible to all fans of
great music, not only proper emo faithful. Top it off
with gracefully poetic writing and you're left with
a profound, intimate and personal release that marks
the arrival of a new talent to behold. With a debut
full-length on the horizon and their sails stretched
wide, the Paper Champions are ready to conquer the music
world. This is their declaration."
DEEP FRY BONANZA
"From their artwork down to every second of every
one of their songs, the Paper Champions are committed
to making their music not suck, and this commitment
can't help but shine through on these diverse, imaginative
and moving tracks. In a world where far too many bands
just don't care enough to do any better, the Paper Champions
stand out as a band who is going to put out good music
or no music at all."
INK 19
"This EP is only three songs long, so I was a little
disappointed when it ended. These guys are freaking
good, and I eagerly anticipate a full length in the
same way that I used to look forward to new releases
from Polyvinyl and Doghouse (when their bands were more
angular, and actually good). This one's totally worth
the money."
CULTURE BUNKER
"If you take Braid and take away a little of the
mathiness and add in a twist of being unafraid to rock,
then you have a pretty good start towards understanding
the Paper Champions. These guys harmonize like nobody's
business, and I love it."
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