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Free Music Review: Quit the comparisions to Avril Lavigne, Paramore stand strong on their own
Hit: 5 Stars
There is just something enticing about witnessing a band during the initial stages of their musical careers, especially when they have all the trimmings to be the next big thing and trust me, Paramore, a little rock band from Franklin, Tennessee are just that.
As such, it's easy to take a band like Paramore to heart; you want them to succeed as much as you want that backstage pass for Warped Tour and its' great to know them now when they are still approachable without tons of bodyguards sheltering them. I ask this question, how could you not like a good rock/pop album full of well-timed anthems all fronted by a cute girl vocalist.
Again how could you not like it? All We Know Is Falling is the most refined rock infused pop/punk album you're ever likely to find...with a lead vocalist (Hayley Williams) aged only sixteen years. But don't let this discrepancy fool you, she is well beyond her years. Williams has formed her entire life around fine-tuning her voice for just the right moment such as this. "Brighter" and "Conspiracy", a collection of songs that let Williams soar with poise allowing her to convey every note with that exact and tuneful precision on both the low and high ends of the scale. She truly does have a voice and her lyrical messages are both clear and direct.
Don't begin doubting the backing band either. The remaining members of Paramore (bassist, John Hembree; guitarists, Josh Farro and Jason Bynum; and drummer, Zac Farro) pack enough punch on "Emergency" alone to thrust them into the limelight of pop/rock where they certainly won't be overlooked with strong instrumentation. One listen to their first single and you'll think twice about classifying them as another band trying to deceive listeners into a false sense of talent. It's also apparent that after a few listens, they are anything but marketable material derived from the mind of some corporate executive waiting to get rich quick, they do their music from the heart.
Sure, they stuff All We Know Is Falling with a hell of a lot of poppy choruses, but I'll be the first to admit, I'm just a sucker for a catchy hook, all it takes for me to get reeled in is a good 15 seconds. And when that's backed by sophisticated riffs and skillfully contorted picking that most bands could only dream to create on a debut album, especially again at this very young age. Still don't trust me? Think I'm only jumping on an early bandwagon? Williams' own classification for the band claims "it's high energy, and it's pretty aggressive and intense...and it's cool that we aren't being looked down on because we're a girl fronted band. I don't think that just because we're different in that area it's going to limit us."
While Paramore's struggle to find balance and normalcy amongst continual touring and recognition becomes evident on "Franklin", the slowest song on the album. All We Know Is Falling makes a strong cover story suggesting otherwise; successfully drawing off of real life experiences that prove Paramore can overcome the loss of a band member (Jeremy) in the crucial stages and still come out strong. If you didn't know any better, you'd think Paramore are veterans to the scene, not just entering it for the first time. And with the help of other bands such as Fall Out Boy, The Academy Is..., Copeland and Straylight Run, it won't be long before we all start hearing of them.
I guess what I love so much about this album is its' honesty, sincerity and most importantly in today's music world, simplicit nature.
Free Music Review: HIGHLY addicting
Hit: 5 Stars
I got to know this album because my friend had it playing in her van every time we'd go somewhere, and eventually it grew on me. I'm nowhere near a punk-rock type person, but the sentimental value of this album helped get me hooked on it, and from there the songs grew on me one by one.
All We Know - My favorite of the three "radio releases" from this album. The catchiness of the chorus will pull you in, and kind of sets the tone for the rest of the CD.
Pressure - Awesome guitar riffs here. As with the previous song, there is a slowed-down solo on the bridge, and Hayley's vocals are showcased excellently.
Emergency - This was the first song to stand out for me on this album. It's almost impossible not to get into; even before you really know the lyrics it makes you want to get up and dance. If you know the back story, it takes on whole new meaning, because this song is supposedly about Hayley dealing with her parents fighting as a child.
Brighter - The first song I heard by this group to have a message. The theme of "You're leaving, but you're awesome and we love you anyway," has been done before, but Hayley puts a new spin on it. Excellent guitar work on the bridge, as well.
Here We Go Again - It took me a little longer to get into this one (the repetition at the end gets slightly annoying), but this song grew on me nonetheless. It's one of the catchiest songs on the album, and features one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard.
Never Let This Go - Slightly depressing ("Maybe if my heart stops beating, it won't hurt this much"), but a pretty song nonetheless. This one stuck out for me early on.
Whoa - Catchy, and very underrepresented. I think it gets overlooked in favor of some of the other songs on the album, but I find it to be a fun song. Heck, I've seen two-year-olds dance to this one. It's another one that pulls you in.
Conspiracy - Slower than some of the other songs, but excellent lyrics. In my opinion, it's also one of the easiest of their songs to sing to.
Franklin - I found this song boring at first, but have since come to like it as much as the others. It took me until recently to figure out the meaning of this song, but once you listen to it and know that their hometown is in Franklin, TN, the theme of homesickness becomes pretty self-evident. A pretty song.
My Heart - Another beautiful song. I'm not much for the screaming at the end, but that's just because I never did like songs with the "possessed screaming" in them. Despite that, this is a very pretty song (as stated before), and could be interpreted as a song to God.
An awesome CD, in other words. Paramore has grown to become one of my favorite groups this year, and I'm actually going tonight to see them in concert. Somehow I don't think I'll be disappointed.
Free Music Review: Could you remind me of a time when we were so alive?
Hit: 5 Stars
There are bands that come around that you know you're going to get sucked into regardless of your feelings about them. Paramore is one of those bands.
I heard of them a while ago--probably when All We Know Is Falling was just coming out--but once I found out they had the 'emo' tag following them around I immediately turned my back on them. That didn't last long. I started hearing bits and pieces of songs here and there and they sounded pretty good so I looked into them further. I don't really see any true traces of what makes emo bands so bad. Hayley doesn't whine about not being loved and she doesn't talk about wanting to kill and/or harm herself. In fact, Paramore's lyrics are pretty empowering. As far as the music goes, it's fairly standard. They definitely have some great riffs scattered throughout but none that will define any one song.
All We Know Is Falling stands as one of those CDs where you can put it in and just let it play on repeat without ever tiring of it. You have your standouts like All We Know, Brighter, Here We Go Again, Conspiracy, and My Heart, then you have the rest which are still completely great and keep the CD interesting without really blowing your mind.
My favorite songs are All We Know, Brighter, Here We Go Again, Conspiracy, and My Heart. I think the main reason Paramore is getting so much more attention now is because they are--regretably--in a genre dominated by men (emo), and here you have this cute girl churning out truly catchy songs that won't easily leave your head. It doesn't hurt that her voice is actually good and she never strains it to force a scream or anything which is another thing that helps out the end result. All We Know Is Falling is highly recommended.
Free Music Review: I'll Never Let This Go
Hit: 5 Stars
First off, I have to say that I think giving this album anything less than a five is something to be ashamed of. Now that I've got that covered, let's get to the review.
Paramore is a young and extremely talented quintet out of Tennessee. Their music is heartfelt, honest, epic, and super catchy. There is so much to say about the record, and I could probably fill up pages talking about how great it is, but I won't. I'll tell you these things: the musicianship on this record is extraordinary. The guitarwork from both Hunter and Josh is technical and intricate, all while remaining tasteful and appealing. Zac, their drummer, presently 15 years old, has a sense of rhythm that very few drummers possess. Hayley (16 when the album was made) flawlessly steers through winding melodies and elaborate harmonies. Their bassist Jeremy has active and precise bass lines that carry the songs perfectly.
Paramore is quickly on the rise to becoming one of the biggest bands of '06 and "All We Know Is Falling" is definitely one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. Every song on the record is a gem and has something different to offer, but my favorite is "Conspiracy". This album has not left my CD player or my head for a very, very long time.
This record will have you singing, thinking, rocking, dancing, and begging for more. I caught some of their set at Warped Tour and they did an amazing job. I'm going to see them again in less than a month and I'm stoked! Go see them live if you get the chance!! And of course, buy this ingenious album. You won't be disappointed.
Free Music Review: Great debut album.
Hit: 5 Stars
I was able to find only one fault with Paramore's debut release: I think some of the tracks should be in a different order. Beyond that, these guys (and girl) have a killer record. It's been less and less frequent these days that I receive a new album and can't stop playing it. This is one of those, though! Instrumentally, the band shows many similarities to The Get Up Kids or Brand New, but with a more aggressive tone. The songs structures and arrangements are sophisticated, intelligent, and interesting. There's a nice blend of energy and sing-along melody. It's a much more developed album than one might expect from any band as a debut, but Paramore are particularly surprising considering the youth of the musicians. What really sets this band apart from the others, though, is the vocalist. Hayley Williams, is extremely talented. Her voice is very mature and she knows how to use it well. It's hard to pin down what her influences might be, but at various points I hear shades of Kay Hanley, Tanya Donnelly, or Sandra Nasic (Guano Apes), but her sound is her own. It's nice to hear a female vocalist these days (particularly one so young) that is doing her own thing and not trying to be Gwen Stefani, Courtney Love, or Amy Lee. Although this band would likely get a positive review even with someone else out front, Williams' vocals put this band ahead of the rather large pack of male dominated bands in this genre.