"...the uncertainty of youth and the beauty of life -- a sentiment that exudes from the album, an album that is accomplished, honest, and at times brilliant." Punknews.org
"It's Great to Be Alive harshly defies the insecurities of indie rock and the sometimes negative outlook of punk and replaces it with an outright positive attitude and a confidence new to Fake Problems." PunkBands
"It never really sticks to formula, opting for a sound that's sardonic and tongue-in-cheek, effortlessly blending styles into something that people who enjoy all musical styles can become attached to. " AbsolutePunk
"Fake Problems continue to grow their carnival of Southern-fried indie-rock. Or is it gypsy-styled alt-country? Chamber music with disco parts? Whatever the classification, It's Great To Be Alive is a textured, wistful amalgam of influences that reveals a seasoned band carving out a unique identity." Alternative Press
"I will sinfully mention that I am particularly proud of this one. I will also mention to this speckled room of spectators that I distinctly wanted to design something that frankenstein'd two of P. Saville's woefully fantastic covers for New Order : Power, Lies & Corruption and Technique." STEAK MTN
Hope you guys had an amazing time tonight in Montreal! Wish I was able to make it out to the show :( Come back soon, you're always welcome here! ♥ Much love & keep rockin',
I will... check it out... you know, that show at Burt's... for sure... I'm actually quite stoked... but I'm trying to play it cool... job well done? (...)