Around the World and Back [CD]

State Champs is a band that my girlfriend and I are super stoked on - to us their spearheading the pop-punk revival and helping to get it back to the stonghold it once held in the early 2000's (NFG, Blink, Good Charlotte, etc). That being said, this album was a little underwhelming when it came to our anticipation for it. If I wanted to get someone on the band wagon, i'd show them SC's debut full-length "The Finer Things". I do enjoy this album more and more as it's grown on me. It has some great tracks that translate well live (we've seen them at back-to-back shows in Southern California when their tour came through shortly after the album's release). The only reason I feel it initially didn't live up to my expectations is because the vocals feel too polished/produced and lack the raw quality that drew me in in the first place. I'm really excited to see these guys grow as a band and can appreciate how much attention their getting, as they clearly deserve it, but if i was introducing someone to State Champs, i'd start with their debut and then show them this title. Some of my favorite tracks, aside from the single, "Secrets", that they released mid-summer to promote the October release, are "Eyes Closed", "Losing Myself", "Perfect Score" and "Tooth And Nail". That being said, if you're a State Champs fan and haven't picked this title up yet, i'd highly recommend you do so. Also, kudos to their label, Pure Noise Records, for issuing this album in some primo packaging. :)

A wonderfully energetic and melodic pop punk record! If you're into big choruses and well written verses, pick this up right now. You can't go wrong with State Champs. One of the best vocalists in the scene right now and definitely some incredibly talented musicians who aren't afraid to get a little wild.

SC have always been on of my favorites and the songs on this album were really good.

Always buy my CD's at Best Buy! Employees are so helpful! This is a great band!

this cd has great sound, and was in perfect condition when I bought it

Picked up a couple cd's and this was one of them so yeah