"...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
I was at the Covington show. you played a great gig, it was the first time id ever heard of you guys. I bought "It's Great To Be Alive" and it seems i'm going to have to invest in your other stuff, i really enjoy it.
I miss you guys, hope your having fun rocking the world and living your dream...
I just... I want to be the American Dream and I need you right next to me if I'm ever going to feel free... So when are you playing Florida again? Preferably Stuart... haha :D
You can play my living room!
I love you guys, I think about you and keep you all in my prayers.
so uh..................come to reno yeah? good plan just bring like the riot before and ninja gun and anyone else really we'll drink some pbrs. and have some fun. and i'll listen to you guys play some music. genius. can't wait.
You dudes were SO bitchin' at the 506 on Saturday. It sucks that there were only like twenty-five people there but we all knew all the words and that was pretty cool. Come back soon.