But on their most recent effort, After Laughter, the band put these feelings to bed with the return of Zac Farro as a full-time member of the band after his departure with his brother Josh in 2010. It’s quite remarkable that this was never pushed as a single, as it stands out strongly against some of the most popular Riot! tracks especially given its radio-friendly hook.ĭiehard Paramore fans understand the melancholy feeling that follows the release of a new album, that gut sense that the group’s latest project may be their last. This is pop-punk at its best, Riot! era Paramore with the dramatic flair of a Panic! at the Disco song. Given said chorus, it’s unsurprising that audiences have never seen this song performed live – it would be a huge vocal strain to consistently sing – but perhaps it could make a special appearance at the next Parahoy (Paramore’s beloved cruise/concert experience). This track is special because the verses demonstrate a softer, smoother side of Williams’ voice as a storyteller, while the chorus proves her power as a vocalist. This song deserves recognition purely for the vocal dexterity that Williams demonstrates throughout, all while maintaining the raw emotion that has made her voice so iconic throughout the band’s history.
This track is definitely too good to be relegated to bonus track territory, but it’s an understandable move given that Paramore has its fair share of tracks exploring pop as it is. Native Tongue (‘Paramore’ Deluxe Edition)Īnother song in Paramore’s back-pocket that (initially) failed to make the album it was written for, “Native Tongue” is an infectious, hook-heavy track that embraces the heavier pop direction the band has taken in recent years. “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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