Fight Paris - Paradise Found

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single star

RIYL

Every Time I Die
Motley Crue
2 Live Crew
Degrading women

Label

Trustkill

Tracklist

1. Fuck Me Stilettos
2. 100 Proof Woman
3. Complete Heat
4. Deville
5. Better Than Elvis
6. Rock N' Roll Soul
7. One Track Mind
8. You Gotta Stop And Smell The Roses
9. Destroyer
10. Southern Comfort

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“WHOOOOO! FRATERNITY! Oh man, oh man, I’m so wasted! BROHAM! Where’s the keg at? NO, no, you need to hit this shit right here! ALPHA BETA KICKS ASS! I’m gonna nail that bitch tonight, you watch, bro…”

If at a party, and the stereo is blasting Fight Paris’ debut LP Paradise Found, you are more than likely to hear any or all of the above phrases being shouted across a hot, sweaty living room, which is probably caked with vomit, piss, and other bodily fluids. Welcome to the Greek life. In case it wasn’t already obvious, I find the fraternity system to be the lowest common denominator of civilization; primates have more refined social groups. And Paradise Found should be the soundtrack to any frat boy’s life – sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll aplenty.

Knowing what to expect from Fight Paris is simple once you listen to the first five seconds of Paradise Found's first track “Fuck Me Stilettos” with the lyrics being, “Damn right that slut’s my bitch, she fucking sucked my goddamn dick.” Singer Kevin Phillips comes off pretty strong, considering it’s the album’s opener. I mean, it’s obvious with lyrics like that he must totally please the ladies unless, of course, he feels the need to compensate for some of his short comings. Regardless, Fight Paris has hit a new low for men everywhere, rivaling Dr. Dre’s “Fuck You” as one of the most sexist, derogatory songs in recent years. The band makes the extra effort to offend by inserting an audio clip of a sex session at the end of “100 Proof Woman,” complete with slapping, moaning, and degrading language. I’m sure the Alpha Beta boys will really get a kick out of that one. By the end of the third track, “Complete Heat,” I can’t blame any listener to turn their stereo off. But don’t worry; the album’s highpoint is its length, barely breaking the half-hour margin.

Basically, Paradise Found continues through this same formula of blatantly offensive lyrics, but do not fret, their music is equally tasteless. If Fight Paris’ goal is to be the official frat party house band with sex, drugs, rock n’ roll as their primary theme similar to that of Poison, Mötley Crüe, and Def Leppard, they should’ve probably considered having somewhat of an original sound. Instead, Fight Paris unabashedly and shamelessly rips off Every Time I Die in every possible sense – musically and vocally; these aren’t just mere influences and similarities, these are unashamed and clear attempts to duplicate their successful predecessors. But I will give Fight Paris credit for succeeding in a most believable impersonation; even the production is dirty and rough like Hot Damn!.

Does Trustkill realize that they haven’t a single band that doesn’t follow trends? Every Trustkill release seems to have a sticker on the face of the album declaring it the “New Breed of [blank]-core!” Maybe I don’t get the music biz or this whole talent thing, but perhaps Trustkill should invest more energy in finding refreshing, quality musicians instead of finding the next (attempted) money-making ploy, such as Fight Paris. But hey, maybe Trustkill can find a nice niche with the Alpha Beta boys.

--Kamran Rouzpay

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Last updated: 09/29/2009 08:53PM

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thousandjulys
08/04/2005
12:57PM
Location
Greenville, SC
Haha, rocks if you like degrading women. Now, that is funny.

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Rick Gebhardt
08/04/2005
01:00PM
Age: 31
Location
Minnesota
After listening to this cd again, I realize how freakin' terrible it actually is. Jared, how could you even listen to these guys? They make me naseaus. Review is right on.

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Kamran
08/04/2005
01:01PM
Location
The Great North Woods
thousandjulys
Haha, rocks if you like degrading women. Now, that is funny.


holy shit thats fucking funny.

Darla Farmer
RIYL:
the Beatles
Tom Waits
Murder By Death
A Whisper in the Noise
the Blood Brothers

jared
08/04/2005
01:04PM
Age: 30
Location
Minneapolis, MN
I guess I was going off the brashness of their intial songs. I like the big "fuck you" to the world. But honestly, I don't see any redeeming value in this CD. It's good for the shock value and a few listens, but I don't think it's anything I'd get into for very long.

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Aaron Yarborough
08/04/2005
01:19PM
Age: 30
Location
Atascadero, CA
I like their attitude and such behind the music, just the music sucks.. and who did the RIYL.. you forgot Henry Rollins.

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M.J.Austin
08/04/2005
01:28PM
Location
Dallas, Texas
Horrible band...
Rick Gebhardt
08/04/2005
01:38PM
Age: 31
Location
Minnesota
I did the RIYL. My bad.

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awake_and_avenge
08/04/2005
02:05PM
Age: 29
Location
Tucson, AZ
haha, with the way everyone on this board was talking about this band, i thought you all loved them. therefore, i dled the album, listened to the first 2 songs, thought "this is shitty, ignorant, degrading filth" and erased it immediately. i'm glad to see that i'm not alone in this sentiment.
lezsolt
08/04/2005
02:11PM
Age: 26
Location
Budapest, Hungary
I agree with the review, this is a horrible album. It's a shame that while ETID's singer can sing AND scream well, the singer of Fight Paris can't sing or scream either.

But, Trustkill has some bands that I really like, such as Hopesfall, It Dies Today, BEDlight For BlueEYES, Bullet For My Valentine. They sould kick out these guys immediately though.

M.J.Austin
08/04/2005
02:15PM
Location
Dallas, Texas
lezsolt
I agree with the review, this is a horrible album. It's a shame that while ETID's singer can sing AND scream well, the singer of Fight Paris can't sing or scream either.

But, Trustkill has some bands that I really like, such as Hopesfall, It Dies Today, BEDlight For BlueEYES, Bullet For My Valentine. They sould kick out these guys immediately though.



Agreed, Trustkill as Open Hand and Hopesfall. Two really good bands.
lezsolt
08/04/2005
02:34PM
Age: 26
Location
Budapest, Hungary
M.J.Austin
Agreed, Trustkill as Open Hand and Hopesfall. Two really good bands.

Yeah, Open Hand too...I forgot about them.

Roncag
08/04/2005
03:28PM
Age: 32
Location
Anytown USA
Excellent review. Kam is cool in my book.

You play to win the game.

JonFoucart
08/04/2005
03:44PM
Age: 26
Location
Winnipeg, Canada
*throws on his armor*
I like this album, it's dirty, energetic and fun IMO.

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Jayme Barkdoll
08/04/2005
04:56PM
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Who the fuck allowed the Ying Yang Twins to write the lyrics for Every Time I Die?!?! this CD is a fun listen at first, but yeah, I can only handle so much complete and utter trashiness. whatever though, lots of bands made it in the 80s with this.
tim
08/04/2005
05:57PM
Age: 28
Location
Green Brook, NJ
this review was stupid. this record may not be a classic or have a very long shelf life, but it's actually pretty entertaining. it seems like the reviewer was just bashing it because that's the 'cool' thing to do.
brent white
08/04/2005
06:05PM
Location
Chicago
aaron
I like their attitude and such behind the music, just the music sucks.. and who did the RIYL.. you forgot Henry Rollins.



the fuck? henry rollins? what are you talking about?
Aaron Yarborough
08/04/2005
06:16PM
Age: 30
Location
Atascadero, CA
shit reminds me of henry rollins

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Kamran
08/04/2005
08:37PM
Location
The Great North Woods
tim
this review was stupid. this record may not be a classic or have a very long shelf life, but it's actually pretty entertaining. it seems like the reviewer was just bashing it because that's the 'cool' thing to do.


i bashed it because, in case you didn't actually read the review, it's completely unoriginal, tasteless, talentless, and trashy. if you consider degrading women entertaining and "cool," then maybe you should rush for Alpha Beta this fall.

Darla Farmer
RIYL:
the Beatles
Tom Waits
Murder By Death
A Whisper in the Noise
the Blood Brothers

gregplaysdrums
08/05/2005
12:09AM
Location
SCV, CA
great review, horrible band
oShadowcaster
08/05/2005
09:37AM
Garbage band and album.

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euph ORIA
08/05/2005
10:14AM
i cant understand how you say us to listen this band (bands you should know) and after you write this review...

your tastes change quickly
Aaron Yarborough
08/05/2005
10:18AM
Age: 30
Location
Atascadero, CA
one thing you have to realize about this website is we're all different, all jaded in one way or anything against this and that. this band was in the artists you should know because as much as you dont want to admit it or we want to... people DO like this band. but when it all came down to it (and hearing the full album) most of us realized it wasnt very good music. but i do have a bunch of friends who love this band/album (the ones who are stuck in the 80s hair metal still). so yeah realize that just cuz the site promotes it doesnt mean we're gonna love it to death. we wanted you to hear it, you did.. now someone else reviews it and we all agree on the same thing, its not very good.

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Chris Conlan
08/05/2005
09:44PM
Age: 27
Location
Dubuque
I fucking love this album, will always love this album. I haven't stopped listening to it and won't stop.

It's nothing original, or indepth, but boo who. An album like this isn't made to actually impress the shit out of you. When I listen to "Paradise, Found" I just want to go out and fucking have a good time. Reason why I mentioned it in my review.

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JonFoucart
08/05/2005
09:51PM
Age: 26
Location
Winnipeg, Canada
ChrisC
I fucking love this album, will always love this album. I haven't stopped listening to it and won't stop.

It's nothing original, or indepth, but boo who. An album like this isn't made to actually impress the shit out of you. When I listen to "Paradise, Found" I just want to go out and fucking have a good time. Reason why I mentioned it in my review.

http://www.breakingcustom.com/php/content_review.php?id=1122254932

we feel the same about it chris, you know this

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tim
08/06/2005
12:59AM
Age: 28
Location
Green Brook, NJ
um yea i did read the review, mongoose. if i didn't, i wouldn't have posted a reply. stop being a politically-correct cliche-ridden douchebag. i hate fraternities just as much as the next hater, but i think i'd rather pledge for alpha sigma fag than spend two seconds listening to you speak your mind. give me a beer funnel anyday, sissy.