Anachronism wrote:
They opened for the No Doubt show and I wasn't even legally allowed to drive at the time; this was before Brand New Eyes was released. I can't remember why but my mom made some sort of mistake so we missed their opening act. I was extremely bummed and sad. Still am. 

Actually I was thinking the other day how 2000's Paramore is really just the scene kid version of Taylor Swift. Think about it; Brick by Boring Brick has that same "I wish life was a fairy tale rather than the disappointment it truly is" vibe early Swift songs had, and Misery Business is almost exactly the same as You Belong With Me lyrically. The first three albums will always hold a special place in my heart but they just don't resonate with me like they did when I was 15.

Honestly I just love their new direction. I think it suits them well since they were always one of more optimistic and cheerful pop-punk bands of their time. I am glad Zac is back too because while I do love their self-entitled (even ain't it fun; I'm sorry it's just so energetic and great) I really liked his manic drumming and thought it brought a lot to their songs. Have you listened to his project HalfNoise? I haven't, so after I get over listening to Weezer's Pinkerton I'm checking it out. Any recs if so?

Paramore wrote:
I liked the video but I think it's one of my least favorite paramore songs tbh.
I think the energy hayley brings to the band has a lot to do with their success also but maybe that's just me they're an amazing live band, all of them.
but just the hearing the first few seconds of misery business when i was 10 i was like this is it this is my life now lmao i just thought it sounded so cool. and people can say whatever they want about the meaning of misery business but it will forever be one of my favorite paramore songs i just love the entire feel that it has

yea but u know paramore type heavier lol but i think the direction they're going now is completely pop music but that's fine too
but i will always wish they would make another song like the brand new eyes intro for that tour they had

Anachronism wrote:
Aw I loved ain't it fun! the music video was incredible. I admit the main reason I ever got into the band was because of Haylely to begin with. She's adorable and has infectious energy. Ugh she's so so so so cute. I adore her. I was hooked the minute I saw the Misery Business video. 

They are very pop-rocky though and always have been. I don't think a harder, edgier sound would work for them.

Paramore wrote:
yes i feel like every album was a new thing but i feel like a lot of bands that did rock music eventually went for a more poppier sound anyway tbh at least those i listened to but i would still love to hear them also make something less poppier anyway, if i remember it correctly with this last album they didn't give it much promotion etc because they wanted it to be fully about the music and that's something i love about them but i believe whatever they do if they do something in the future it's going to be great either way they've never really disappointed me before (except for ain't it fun maybe lol)

Anachronism wrote:
The problem with Paramore's older work is that it hinged on the emo-pop/pop-punk style and image that was popular in the 2000's (mid-late especially.) I loved it back in the day, but after revisiting it did not age well. Most of the bands from that era have either broken up or changed their sound entirely. They have evolved. I'm honestly surprised they're still together and they really are growing as a band; I agree.

Paramore wrote:
i love how some of the songs on bne are more heavier like careful and ignorance and tbh i'd love to hear them go back to that too but i love after laughter and i feel like after laughter is the most honest they've ever been with their lyrics or in general i really hope they choose to make another album since zac coming back into the band they seem better than ever as a band

Anachronism wrote:
Yeah I agree; they were barely even in high school! Honestly Brand New Eyes is probably my favorite because they went beyond the optimistic christian pop-rock they were selling and touched on darker elements. I also really enjoy After Laughter because 80's synth-pop and new-wave is a guilty pleasure of mine. I also like how they have grown with their audience rather than strictly pander to teens. It is refreshing. I personally preferred All We Know is Falling to Riot! though; unpopular opinion. Riot! was great but kind of gimmicky; AWKWF was just teens singing authentic lyrics about teen experiences. It's so earnest and genuine.

Paramore wrote:
my fave is probably conspiracy but I love brighter too! tbh sometimes I feel like awkif is even better than riot i don't understand why some people think it's paramore's worst especially for the young age they were it's a really good album

Anachronism wrote:
I revisited All We Know Is Falling the other day; what's your favorite song? Brighter was and still is my favorite. Definitely an underrated Paramore record imo.