Paramore Brings a new Side to Their Self Titled Album

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Paramore's self titled album has done a complete turnaround when it comes to their growth in music. Not only is it their first album without the Farro brothers, it's also their very first record where Paramore presents themselves as a trio. Along their 17 track album, Paramore comes back bigger and better. 



When it comes to producing albums that have more than the ususal 12 songs, it can be a risky move especially if fans get bored with the album before they're through listening to it. Luckily enough, Paramore has a way of keeping the music pumped up and entertaining.

Songs like "Now", "Ain't it Fun", "Still Into You" and "(One of Those) Crazy Girls" help to make the album more interesting with fun beats and addicting melodies that can easily be hummed to. Of course, with their fast paced songs, they also add in other tunes like "Hate to See Your Heart Break" and "Future" to show fans their soft, emotional side as well.

With this album, it's lyrically amazing how much they've grown between their self titled album and their previous ones. One track, "Part II" contains the feel of their older song "Let the Flames Begin" from their second album Riot. "You will find me dancing all alone/to the sound of an enemy's song/ I'll be lost until you find me/ fighting on my own/ in a war that's already been won/ I'll be lost until you come and find me/ you glory."

Along the album, it has a couple of interludes including "Moving On", "I'm Not Angry Anymore" and "Holiday". Their one minute interludes have Williams singing against a simple tune of a ukulele while she nonchalantly sings about moving on and not having any burdens to carry. 

Paramore fans that were hesitant to take on their music shouldn't worry. This album is still the same Paramore you know and love. Paramore gets a rating of four out of five stars. 


*following article was published on The Scribe newspaper on April of 2013