Band Review: Paramore Through the Years. - seattlepi

For me, watching the television for Paramore's "Pressure" made me understand the actual force of music. It was the combining of the substance the picture and lyrics sent, the exuberance of entire band, the flip of Josh Farro and Jeremy Davis, the drum skills of Zac Farro, and, of course, the red hair of Hayley Williams. It was Paramore that taught me appreciation for medicine and it is Paramore that continues to present me the enjoyment music brings.

In 2005, Paramore debuted with their first album titled All We Live is Fallingfilled with rocking guitar chords, strong drumbeats, and the mesmerizing vocals of Williams. This album brings hits such as "Emergency" with background music so strong you almost don't want the vocals; "Here We Go Again," with a softer rhythm that makes you need to dance; and "My Heart," which includes a surprise screaming verse from previous guitarist Josh Farro. Of course, let us not leave that the inaugural album also includes a personal favorite, "Pressure." If you mind to the song, you will see the most addicting music ever heard. If you watch the video, you will see how this song relates to the pressures life brings and how you want to require the clock to escape. If you are ever lucky enough to see this song performed live, you are in for a treat - I've seen it 5 times now and am still impressed. Overall, All We Live is Falling introduced an awesome alternative band, but did not necessarily grant Paramore all the success they deserved.

In 2007, Paramore gained more attention with their 2nd album titled Riot! Three recognizable radio hits come from this album: "Crushcrushcrush," "That's What You Get," and "Misery Business." Not too different than the inaugural album, Riot's three singles feature addicting sounds, sing-along vocals, and seriously powerful drumbeats. In addition, they all come with awesome videos that cover the exuberance of the band. "Crushcrushcrush" features whispered, anticipated vocals that no matter how strong I try, I can't look to match. "That's What You Get" became the complete song to do live, as its rhythms and lyrics allow a crew to easily join in. "Misery Business" contains what is potentially Josh Farro's best guitar solo of all time. The second album did not drastically change from the first, which I, along with thousands of other fans, greatly appreciate.

In 2009, Paramore's third album, brand new eyes, quickly became their best. The low single, "Ignorance," clearly shows the genuine emotion the set is able of expressing through their music. Anger screams in every vocal note, guitar strum, and drum hit. Williams outshines herself every time she chants the line, "Ignorance is your new best friend." After that, and on a completely different note, the 2nd single, "The Lone Exception," was released. It too speedily became overplayed on every radio station. This song has a more acoustic sound to it and more gentle vocals from Williams. Again, like "Ignorance," it shows the emotion that Paramore brings to music. With this album, do not only pay attention to the hits because every song is just as amazing. "Brick by Boring Brick" immediately took its position as my favorite song from the album when I heard the lyrics "You built up a man of magic because your material biography is tragic." However, by far, "Looking Up" proves to make the biggest impact on any Paramore fan because it declares that the isthmus is substantial and hera to stay: "God knows the public doesn't want another band, but what a blow it would have been." Williams clearly says it best.

Unfortunately, the practice of a new Paramore album every two days did not repeat for 2011, but according to William's twitter feed, we can expect album four to fall in 2012. However, 2011 did bring us a single titled "Monster" that showed the world, despite any complications or obstacles, Paramore is here to stay. Even though the band lost two members, brothers Zac and Josh Farro, "Monster" keeps the same gift and exuberance that fans are exploited to audition from Paramore proving that the ring does not demand the Farro brothers to run on. The big guitar sections paired with Hayley's powerful lyrics, "I'm only human, I've got a frame in me, but I'm not the villain, despite what you're always preaching," further illustrates that Paramore is not make to give up just yet.

Paramore has cum a long way since the beginning, but they proceed to improve. Today, due to unfortunate circumstances, only three members remain in the band: Williams, Davis, and Taylor York; however, together, the three shot down any rumors of a break-up and outshined themselves with "Monster." In addition, the trinity has not missed any of their lively performance skill or enthusiasm. On this Warped Tour, they ran on level and it was as if they had even improved as a ring with the Farro brothers gone. I'm anticipating the sacking of a fourth album in 2012, and I ask it to outshine the preceding three.

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