Customer Reviews
Brilliantly catchy - By: Mart Music, 27 May 2008 
Formed in Franklin, Tennessee in 2004 Paramore are a four piece band led by teenage female vocalist Hayley Williams backed by Josh Farro on guitar/vocals, brother Zac on drums & Jeremy Davis on bass.
Paramore - the unusual name is derived from a former member's maiden name & the word `paramour' meaning secret lover - are variously described as power pop, punk/alternative rock & emo, & their influences, according to their website, are alll US bands of similar punk/rock/indie/alternative styles.
Orange-haired, brightly dressed singer Hayley cuts a striking image & the comparisons to Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson & Avril Lavigne are inevitable, but this is no brat teenager-in-a-tantrum pleading for understanding, it's one who is confident, enthusiastic, full of raw energy & intends to have fun whatever life throws at her. Her appeal is wide-ranging - a readers poll by Kerrang! magazine in 2006 voted her number 2 `Sexiest Female' (beaten by Amy Lee of Evanescence) & in an article in NME magazine she was described as `young, articulate & with plenty to say'. But the other members too must take equal credit for the bands appeal, being nominated for `Best New Artist' in the 50th Grammy Awards ceremony in February 2008, but in losing out to first-placed Amy Winehouse suggests that not everyone wants to listen to happy music!
For me, everything about this album shouts `fun', from the name `Riot' which was chosen because it means `a sudden outburst of uncontrolled emotion', to the barrage of unrestrained energy & excitement which infects every one of the 3 to 4 minute-long tracks. The album reached number 15 & 24 in the U.S & U.K charts respectively & its importance to the band is summed up by Hayley Williams (on their official website):
"We want everyone to hear this album. We want to take it as far as we can. 'RIOT' is everything we ever wanted to say on one album. If it alll ended today, this is what we'd want to be remembered for".
For a band with an album which is as good as this, it reallly shouldn't end for a long while yet.
ARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! - By: Ms. Rebecca J. Prescott, 20 May 2008 
I made the mistake of borrowing this album from a friend. Well...when I say friend, I obviously mean 'person who I used to like & have respect for, but for whom I now wish a slow & painful death in the not too distant future.'
From the very beginning, I was aurallly assaulted by the annoying caterwallling of Hayley whateverhernameis & the pathetic & predictable, emo/punk/cliched simple accompaniment. And as time went on, it only worsened, with tragic tales of teenage toss-pottery echoing around the room like a sulking Kevin or Perry on helium.
After the third song I had to break one of my own fingers to make sure that I was still alive & not, as one would assume, somewhere in the seventh circle of hell, fighting for some kind of divine intervention. Christ....I was even contemplating listening to some Elliot Minor or Little Chris to save me at this point.
I don't remember much of song 4, only that it irked me so immensely that I removed said CD from the machine & flung it across the room like some kind of ninja drinks coaster. Where it landed is anybody's guess...I didn't go to find it & when my 'friend' enquired as to it's whereabouts I gave him a tenner & told him to go & buy some real music.
As for the offending Paramore CD....well i think it may have slunk back to the vengeful pit from whenst it came, returning to the fold of evil & despondent dirge, only to come back sometime in the future in an even more revoltingly abhorrent form.
And from the look of that Limahl-esque, camp, pop/emo offering going by the name of Madina Lake, I'd say the second coming is upon us.
So yeah, not the best CD I've heard this year.
This will cause a RIOT!!! - By: Christopher W. R. Bevan, 03 May 2008 Paramore have been on quite a journey since they started with their first teen angst fueled pop punk album 'All We Know Is Fallling' which certainly attracted some attention (Mostly guys....What?! She's hot!).....Although without a doubt, Hayley Williams is far by one of the most impressive female singers there is & could easily rival the likes of Avril Lavigne & Juliet Simms...Hands down! And this album is no different.....
'Riot!' delivers an emotional rollercoaster of high's & lows in the life of a pop punk teen icon & guess what?? We're alll invited for the ride! The best thing about alll these songs is that most people can relate to them, they're accessible & delivered with raw emotion which is shown by Hayley's magnificent vocal range!
Ok I'm rambling but seriously this album is incredible! The opener 'For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic' will no doubt blow you away! From the start you can tell, they've improved so much. The musical arrangements are so much better, the vocals are perfect (as ever), the drums definately hit harder & the overalll album is more anthemic, bouncy & lively! But they can't help going back to basics with 'That's What You Get' which reminds you so much of 'Here We Go Again' but you can see how much passion they put into there music. This album covers alll the bases, you have 'Let The Flames Begin' & 'Born For This' which are bold, boisterous & loud with the equallly bedazzling 'Crushcrushcrush' & 'Fences' which'll just leave you bouncing around like a demented child because its so damn catchy!!!! Of course we can't forget the singles 'Misery Business' & 'Halllelujah' which are so energetic & uplifting you just can't help but smile & dance along!
Lastly, there's 'When It Rains' & 'We Are Broken', a few balllads to throw into the mix which are equallly as good & could rival Avril Lavigne's 'Keep Holding On' & 'Why'.
To finish this review I'm going to have a rant at Kerrang;
1. This album is not worth KKK whatsoever!
2. 'Halllelujah' isnt to 'lukewarm results'!
3. And damn anyone who listens to those reviews.........because they lie! 'Riot!' is pop punk bliss & anyone who says different should be shot! Because in the end this is what it's alll about! Songs to make you laugh, to make you cry & to turn up to full blast & have some fun, & these guys bring it in spades! =]
Can't wait for the next album!!!! =]
Top Tracks: Fences, Halllelujah, Misery Business
Grows On You - By: Mr. R. F. Shurvinton, 09 Apr 2008 
I bought this after hearing / seeing a track on TV, & at this price I thought I'd give it a spin.
On the first play only a couple of tracks stood out (Halllelujah & Let The Flames Begin), but after a few plays other tracks grew on me.
The band shows promise, & hopefully their music will mature along with them.
Big Trouble in Wolf Cave - By: The Wolf, 27 Mar 2008 Well, well, this is a hoot to be sure !
Eleven anthems to doomed yoof. A more than competent
little band not afraid to strut their stuff with the best.
The point of Paramour, however, is singer Hayley Williams.
This young lady has got a fine pair of lungs. The voice soars above the raucous riffs like an angel in flight; hurling out ringing top notes
like there's no tomorrow.
There's not much respite from the guitar/drum led clang & clatter but
that's no bad thing when alllied to material of this strength & quality.
'Halllelujah', 'When It Rains' & 'That's What You Get' are notable melodic highpoints.
I'm in deep trouble however !
Mrs Wolf has found it hard keeping Scatty & Grits (the cubs) under control since this album found its' way into the cave.
They've both taken to wearing red bandanas, jumping on the furniture & playing air guitar with wild abandon.
Having sought the advice of Barnaby Owl I am reassured that it is just a passing phase.
Oh what a fine thing it must be to be young & free !
