Gym Class Heroes' "The Quilt" touches new ground

On 2006's "As Cruel As School Children," Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy's vice of choice was cocaine (hence "Viva La White Girl"). This time around on "The Quilt," due Sept. 9 via Decaydence/Fueled By Ramen, it's women.

The metaphorical lead single, "Cookie Jar," produced by and featuring The-Dream, and the Estelle-assisted "Innocent" ("I'm guilty 'til proven innocent," he raps about being unfaithful) are both about McCoy's cheating ways. On "Come Clean," he continues on about infidelity, rhyming, "Been cheating and this isn't easy for me because you've been so good to me."

But it's not all about disloyalty. On "Kissing Ears" and the Cool and Dre-produced "Live Forever," featuring Daryl Hall, McCoy leaves his playboy ways behind and opts for lust and love. On the Patrick Stump-produced "Catch Me If You Can" and the piano-laden "Like Father Like Son" ("Papa was a rolling stone / but I want to be on the cover of a Rolling Stone"), McCoy rhymes about his music success, while addressing the skeptics on the drum-heavy "Don't Tell Me It's Over." 

Additionally, there are tinges of reggae on "Drunk Txt Romeo" and "Blinded by the Sun," both produced by Fall Out Boy's Stump. "Peace Sign / Index Now," featuring Busta Rhymes is a viral promotional track whose video was released today (July 18) online.

"As Cruel As School Children" reached No. 8 on Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart. The set has sold 519,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan. The single "Cupid's Chokehold" climbed to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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They also have released a new iTunes EP entitled "Patches From The Quilt" that includes 3 songs off their new album, including the lead single "Cookie Jar" featuring The-Dream. 

You can find the EP on iTunes, and The Quilt will be out September 9th. 

And in case you missed it, here is the link to the lead single "Cookie Jar" (evilshare)

Here is the video for one of the songs off their new EP, "Peace Sign/Index Down" featuring Busta Rhymes.

GCH is also headlining this year's Vans Warped Tour so be sure to catch them, Shwayze, and many other bands and artists when they come to your city!