For a long time I've had this funny thought roaming in the support of my mind. Ya know how bands like AC/DC and Kiss are still playing shows 20 years later they made it big? Well, sometimes I wonder if Paramore will do the same.
Maybe in 20 years, I will be reminiscing on my childhood of hearing to and adoring Paramore. At least now I live there is one memory I will cherish forever, and that is Monday night's show at House of Blues in Orlando.
This evidence was worthy of the 90-minute joy ride from St. Pete to Orlando, so my acquaintance and I set out on our adventure, blaring the new Paramore album, Brand New Eyes, the entire length of the trip. Despite a small break in the road - I'm terrible with directions and we ended up driving around some residential region of Orlando, trying to ascertain the House of Blues - wee finally made it to Downtown Disney, and were immediately greeted with a job that had to be no less than 2 miles long. Great.
While waiting in line, I decided I would drive thousands of miles and look in a 10-mile long argument to see/hear Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams. She is so spunky and cute and perfect. My acquaintance and I decided after the appearance that she is bound to be a music icon who, in my opinion, has the voltage to boost higher than Madonna or Blondie. You'd thing there was a 300-pound black women stuck inside that little body when she hits those high notes. I mean, how else can you explain the physics of Hayley's size verses the voice that comes away from her body? Maybe it's one of those worldly mysteries we will never figure out. Oh, and did I observe she is just 20 years old? She has been touring since the tender age of 16. I believe she may have the solid "rock star" thing down pat by now.
Bassist Jeremy Davis also caught my eye last night (and not just because he is exceedingly hot). He can do some crazy shit with that bass! I kept getting distracted by his jumping and thrusting and maneuvering. I don't recognize how he can really represent the powerful notes while being so crazy! I loved it. And of course, the newest member of the band, Taylor York. He was all over the place, too! How do they not get dizzy? You can say these guys love what they do, and that makes it still better for the crowd. York and Williams also traded off on the piano every once in a while. So talented, but too talented? No way. You're just jealous (it happens to me from sentence to time).
I make the show 5 big shiny stars. I can't wait until Paramore comes second to Florida, although I desire the future time around, they hit Tampa. I have seen the band eight times now, and it never gets old. They always take something new to the table; this time it was the new album. And of course Hayley had a new hair color. blonde. Goodbye neon red and yellow (pictured above). I loved every moment of the show, and I was still buzzing about it the following morning. They better win a Grammy soon, or I'm gunna go crazy!
If you get not picked up their new album, Brand New Eyes, you want to finish what you are doing and go get it. Your spirit is a mere nothing without it.
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