“Turn it Off’ exemplifies this balance well, showing that you can only look up when you hit rock bottom. The outcome is a record that balances all of these emotions with a newfound vulnerability that Paramore had yet to fully discover. At this point in their lives, the band was at their commercial peak while grappling with internal conflict, heartbreak, and the personal struggles that come when adolescence meets fame. The song never made it to an official album but was written around the time of the group’s debut, All We Know is Falling, which has a distinctly heavier mood than this mellow and hopeful track.īrand New Eyes is the beating heart of Paramore’s discography. Penned by Paramore’s long-time guitarist Taylor York and Williams at the remarkably young ages of just 12 and 13 respectively, “Oh Star” is a testament to the band’s songwriting power. Oh Star (‘All We Know is Falling’/’The B Sides’/’The Summer Tic’ EP)
On a record that prides itself in its candid lyricism, metaphor does all the talking here. On “Pool,” Williams finds herself drowning in her relationship, yet the romantic tone of her delivery and the glittery production could easily convince you otherwise. This track, like most of the record, balances 80s-inspired idyll with recollections of trauma. Continue reading for a list of the tracks that separate the casual listeners from the day-one fans.Ī pretty track that’s easily missed amongst the neon, despondent sounds of After Laughter, “Pool” takes repeat listens to fully appreciate.
With all eyes on Williams now, we’re taking a step back to celebrate Paramore‘s acclaimed discography with a look at their best deep cuts. While it remains to be seen what genre and musical direction this new endeavor will fall under, Williams‘ versatility and strong sampling of solo work across her time in Paramore is assurance enough that it will be excellent.
After years of speculation and a string of successful solo features over the last decade, Paramore’s iconic frontwoman Hayley Williams has finally announced her highly-anticipated debut single as a soloist, “Simmer”, which is also the first taste of her new project, Petals for Armor.
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