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If you didn’t like Paramore before, their third album is unlikely to sway you. They make the kind of forceful, commercial emo-pop that music lovers love to hate. However, as forceful, commercial emo-pop goes – and it does – brand new eyes is very good. It is brash and gauche, but charming.
Careful kicks off with some unabashed U2-esque spankery, and Ignorance rattles with the rapid run-on lines and screaming sass of their brilliant single Misery Business. The high polish and gallivanting chart-humpingness of it all are unavoidable (and fun, too), but the third-album thoughtfulness is plain, and the songwriting chops and pop sensibilities of the band aren’t in question.
It’s resplendent with shiny shouting, but this is notably toned down for the likes of dreamy midpoint The Only Exception. (It suggests they’ve been listening to Coldplay. This is not a bad thing.) The standout is the pretty, almost folky Misguided Ghosts. When singer Hayley Williams softens her powerful voice it’s luscious, continuing to show Avril Lavigne up as the over-confident, under-likeable brat she is. Elsewhere there are oodles of melancholic hooks delivered with a cocky confidence that is more invigorating than obnoxious, and while the songs fall short of anthem status they never skimp on fiendish catchiness.
“We’re not getting any younger,” smirks 20-year-old Williams in Feeling Sorry – but the thing is that Paramore have apparently found the exact frequency of being 17, with all the giddy awful zinginess that encapsulates. Being 17 has been expressed in a thousand different ways and across all genres, but you know it when you hear it – the hairs stand up on your arms and spots break out on your chin. This is probably why they inspire such devotion in actual 17-year-olds – it’s their music.
The triumphant All I Wanted hangs on a goosepimply wail from Williams and slouches off on a meticulously drawn-out ribbon of feedback. It’s all carefully measured with edges frayed to perfection – but pop lives and dies by contrivance, and you just have to get it right. And they do.
They’re a fine pop band, Paramore – earnest, slightly bolshy, and a bit heroic. --Sarah Bee
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Nice Suprise,
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This review is from: Brand New Eyes (Audio CD)
Once again Paramore return with their brand of poppy teen angst. The album opens in predictable fashion. `Careful' is a full blooded romp with catchy pop-punk riffs, driving drums and a big chorus with Hayley Williams expected high vocals. First single `Ignorance' is a strong song though nothing unexpected from the band with a bouncy riff that drives the whole thing. The thing that stands out about it is that it does feel like a slightly more aggressive song than normal. `Playing God' is notably more mature than things that have come before with a quietly elegant verse and threatening chorus with lyrics "Next time you point a finger I might have to bend it back, or break it, break it off".So we have established that though the sound isn't unexpected this is a more mature and aggressive album than before. `Brick by Boring Brick' is another example. Already a crowd favourite from the band's recent UK gigs it has good riffs and an almost shouted verse which develops into a driving chorus. `Turn it Off' is a quiet bit of pop-punk with a restrained chorus. `The Only Exception' is then almost an acoustic track before the energy returns in `Feeling Sorry'. `Looking Up' continues the energy and maturity with subtle verses, a strong chorus and a nice middle eighth. This is a really dynamic song. Thankfully the album then doesn't drop off in quality for the last four tracks. `Where the Lines Overlap' adds some more energy before the wonderful acoustic guitars of `Misguided Ghosts'. This is probably my favourite track of the album showing the bands diversity and imagination. `All I Wanted' then sounds quite mournful before `Decode' closes the album with chiming guitars and a slice of menace before a suitably large chorus. I was surprised by how good this album is. I liked the first two but didn't think they were anything special, but this has changed the game. They just need to make sure they don't go too gothic and end up sounding like Evanescence. This is a strong album though.
25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Paramore Have Grown Up...,
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This review is from: Brand New Eyes (Audio CD)
...but without losing what makes them who they are. This a great collection of songs, although it does take a few listens to truly appreciate all of them. Each one seems to have had a lot of time and thought put into it by the band, both lyrically and musically. Williams' vocals have improved even more so, as have the guitars and drums, these being much more complicated and technically challenging. Song by song, this is how I feel about it:1. Careful (10/10) This song is a quite heavy start to the album, being much more rock than pop, with great guitars and a catchy melody. The vocals are really good and you'll find yourself singing along. 2. Ignorance (9/10) The first single off the album, this is a very good song with excellent guitars and drums, although, like the whole album, it takes a few listens to grow on you. Soon you wont be able to get lines such as "Ignorance is your new best friend" out of your head. 3. Playing God (9/10) A much more subdued affair, but still quite angry in places, especially the lyrics, "Next time you point a finger I might have to bend it back or break it, break it off!" The call and response bit where guitarist Josh sings too is particularly good, it's nice to hear his voice more on the record. 4. Brick By Boring Brick (8/10) This is another grower, but once you've heard it a few times you'll be hooked! The "Ba-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-da!" bits are especially catchy, with the whole band joining in the vocals at the end. The bass is really good in this track, as is the drumming, which gets quite intense towards the end! 5. Turn It Off (8/10) A lovely song, with Hayley giving it her all, lyrically and vocally. Again, it takes a few listens, but it will get to you, especially the outro, which I'm sure will be even better live. 6. The Only Exception (10/10) Well, it might seem sugary sweet to some, but I love this song, even though it's slow and quite poppy. The acoustic quitar and Hayley's subdued vocals are lovely, plus the tune itself really catchy, so it was one of the songs that grabbed me straight away. 7. Feeling Sorry (7/10) Probably my least favourite song on the album, but it's still pretty good after hearing it a few times, with some nice quitars and drums. 8. Looking Up (8/10) A very triumphant song from the band about having made it, with a catchy chorus but slightly cheesy and obvious lyrics such as "I can't believe we almost hung it up, we're just getting started". That aside though, it's still very enjoyable and I imagine that it'll be very good live, with the crowd singing along to the infectious "whoa-o-o-o" parts. 9. Where the Lines Overlap (10/10) A very poppy song, but brilliant all the same, one of my favourites from the album! It's just so catchy, from the very first listen, with the blending of Josh and Hayley's vocals working very well; again, it's nice to hear him sing more. The lyrics and music are simple, but fun and cute, making you want to dance and sing along...well, I wanted to anyway. If this song doesn't make you happy, then there's something wrong with you...or you just don't like it, but whatever. 10. Misguied Ghosts (9/10) Now, this took several listens for me, but it's in my head now. It's a very different offering from the band, being entirely acoustic but with just a hint of drums. Hayley's voice is softer and much calmer, making her sound vulnerable almost, which fits the song very well. It's quite beautiful really, although it may take a while to truly appreciate it. 11. All I Wanted (10/10) This gets a 10 for Hayley's vocals alone, but the music is very good too, making this is a spectacular, but not over the top, finish to the album. You'll never have heard Hayley sing so well as she does on this when all the instruments stop for a moment and she cries, "All I wanted was youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!" It's amazing, especially on the first listen. The chugging guitars also add a lot to the song, even though it is quite repetitive lyrically, though not in bad way. Summary: It's fantastic after listening a few times, so if you're not keen straight away then give it more of a chance as it will grip you!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absoloutly Fantastic!,
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Brand New Eyes (Audio CD)
This Album by Paramore is utterly Fantastic, Though I think the music has changed, only a little, from Last two albums, 'All We Know is Falling' and 'Riot' (Which are also Fantastic)! But the Album is still amzing. Here are my Review's for the Songs:Careful: (4/5) Very good song, also a Good song to open the Album. One of the heaviest rock song on the album I think. Overall, very good, definatley worth listening to. Ignorance: (5/5) Excellent, one of my favourite songs of all time. I think this song has alot of energy in it which is awesome for parties. Excellent song! Playing God: (4/5) Good song, one of the softer songs on the album. And the lyrics are very interesting and rather inspiring, in my opinion. Overall, lovely song! Brick by Boring Brick: (5/5) This song is one of the main reasons of why I brought this Album! Very catchy, especially the 'Ba-da ba ba-da ba ba-da' bit. One of the favourites on the album. Amazing Song. Also Love the lyrics, just Amazing!! Turn It Off: (4/5) Gorgeous song. When I first listened to this song, I was Amazed, it was just so good. Hayleys voice is just superb! The Only Exception: (5/5) Just absoloutly mesmerising! Lyrics, voice, everything. Feeling Sorry: (4/5)I loved this song, Hayleys voice is still utterly amazing, as in every song! Looking Up: (4/5) Same as Where The Lines Overlap, I just listened to it again and again untill my iPod ran out of battery. Where the Lines Overlap: (5/5) Very awesome song, just listened to it Again and Again Misguided Ghosts: (5/5) I just absoloutly loved this song! The gitair patterns are awesome! And Haleys voice and lyrics are just Amaaazing!! All I Wanted: (3/5) To be honest, I didn't particulary loke this song, Though Hayleys voice and lyrics are still amaazing. Decode (Twilight Soundtrack Version): (5/5) Excellent for any Twilight fan, icluding myself, just an awesome bonus on the album. The song is absoloutly amazing, the lyrics, drum patterns, guitar and bass, are just Perfect. Incredible song. I also recommend 'Riot' and 'All we know is falling' for anyone who liked this album.
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