I decided to download Paramore's new album, brand new eyes, yesterday because I had read a range of articles that pretty much praised the band for it. I also watched their music video for "Ignorance" and kind of dug the song from my first listen. The new album leaked the other day so I figured what the hell, why not give it a chance?
After only getting through the first half of the album, I already liked pretty much everything I had heard. Their sound has definitely matured from the days of "Pressure" and even "Misery Business." Even the video for "Ignorance" portrays the band in a different light and it's pretty obvious that they've growing up. Haley Williams' voice is stronger than it's ever been and the lyrics on every track are ones that I feel I can relate to.
I had always been one to admit right off the bat that I just did not like Paramore. For some reason, female vocalists just don't seem to appeal to me when it comes to this genre and Paramore immediately fell into that category. However, brand new eyes has proven to my ears that this band is a lot more talented than I had thought and I might just be tempted to give their other releases a more thorough listen.
I guess I might as well also admit that I totally love "crushcrushcrush" off of Riot!. Not only that, I loved the video as well.
Whether you're a Paramore fan or not, I definitely suggest picking up the new album. It hits record stores on September 29 and the band can be caught at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia on October 17 (with The Swellers and Paper Route).
To be honest, i've always liked Paramore haha. I'm the same way with female vocalists pretty much across the board. This girl and Imogen Heap are pretty much the only exceptions for me. I gotta say, their newer videos actually make me dislike them more than anything. I'd rather just listen.
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