I was able to find only one fault with Paramore’s debut release: I think some of the tracks should be in a different order. Beyond that, these guys (and girl) have a killer record. It’s been less and less frequent these days that I receive a new album and can’t stop playing it. This is one of those, though! Instrumentally, the band shows many similarities to The Get Up Kids or Brand New, but with a more aggressive tone. The songs structures and arrangements are sophisticated, intelligent, and interesting. There’s a nice blend of energy and sing-along melody. It’s a much more developed album than one might expect from any band as a debut, but Paramore are particularly surprising considering the youth of the musicians. What really sets this band apart from the others, though, is the vocalist. Hayley Williams, 16, is extremely talented. Her voice is very mature and she knows how to use it well. It’s hard to pin down what her influences might be, but at various points I hear shades of Kay Hanley, Tanya Donnelly, or Sandra Nasic (Guano Apes), but her sound is her own. It’s nice to hear a female vocalist these days (particularly one so young) that is doing her own thing and not trying to be Gwen Stefani, Courtney Love, or Amy Lee. Although this band would likely get a positive review even with someone else out front, Williams’ vocals put this band ahead of the rather large pack of male dominated bands in this genre. I predict that this year’s Warp Tour appearances will do great things for them, and I’m already looking forward to the next record.
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Nathan Blaney

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 Past Constructive Criticism

myah posted the following Constructive Criticism: u guys are awsome i meant (u guys and girls) are awsome sorry bout that,keep dion what ur doin because ur good at whut ur doin haha..........that was tight

Callie posted the following Constructive Criticism: ooook whats there to give constructive criticism for, Paramore is absolutley amazing they are not like some other bands that all sound the same Paramore has there own sound and wow Hayley your voice is like INSANE!in the good way lol.Awesome band by far my favorite u guys are awesome

hayley posted the following Constructive Criticism: ok i'll start off by saying that this band rocks!!!!! you guys are so cool:P anywase i love the album and i ever one of the band members reads this, i would like to know if one day you could please please PLEASE PLEASE!!!! come to Montreal Canada and play!! I'm begging you! if not you'regonna come 10 yrs from now and be big (awsome) shots and won;t be able to tell the difference between your fans from day 1 and the fans who suck:P YOU GUYS ROCK!!!! ps.zac looks like my friend tristan! :P:P:P

Jillian posted the following Constructive Criticism: i have nooooooo criticism at all i luv them they r the best everyone haley,josh,zac,jason,and jeremy u make my heart sing i luv u zac hhehe