Paramore
Lead Vocalist Hayley Williams (center), drummer Zac Farro (left) and bassist Jeremy Davis (right) perform at the Vans Warped Tour in August 2007. The Warped Tour' is a touring music and Extreme sports festival
Background information
Origin	Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Genre(s)	Pop punk[1] Power pop[2] Emo[3][4][5]
Label(s)	Fueled by Ramen
Associated acts	The Factory
Website	www.paramore.net
Members
Hayley Williams Josh Farro Jeremy Davis Zac Farro
Former members
Jason Bynum John Hembree Hunter Lamb

Paramore (IPA: /'pærəmɔər/) is an American rock band that formed in Franklin, Tennessee in 2004 consisting of Hayley Williams (lead vocals/keyboard), Josh Farro (lead guitar/backing vocals), Jeremy Davis (bass guitar), and Zac Farro (drums). Franklin is a city in and the County seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Pop punk (also known as punk pop and other names is a Fusion genre that combines elements of Punk rock with Pop music, to varying Power pop (or powerpop) is a popular Musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and Rock music. Emo (ˈiːmoʊ is a genre of music that originated from Hardcore punk early on and adopted Pop-punk influences later on in the 2000s when In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Fueled By Ramen is a record label formed by John Janick and Vinnie Fiorello in 1996 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Franklin is a city in and the County seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. Lead guitar refers to the use of a Guitar to perform Melody lines instrumental fill passages, and Guitar solos within a song structure A backing vocalist or backing singer (or especially in the US The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells The group released their debut album All We Know Is Falling in 2005, and their second album Riot! in 2007, which was certified gold in the US and the UK. All We Know Is Falling is the debut album of Pop punk band Paramore. Riot! is the second studio album from the Pop punk band Paramore, and was released in the United States on June 12, 2007 In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and

History

Formation and All We Know Is Falling (2002–2005)

In 2002, at the age of 13, vocalist Hayley Williams moved from her hometown Meridian, Mississippi to Franklin, Tennessee USA where she met brothers Josh and Zac Farro while attending private school. Meridian is a city in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the ^[6][7] Shortly after arriving, she began taking vocal lessons with Brett Manning. Brett Manning is an American Singer and vocal coach noted for a self-proclaimed five-octave range which he alleges makes use of the Whistle register. ^[8] Prior to forming Paramore, however, Williams and bassist Jeremy Davis took part in a funk cover band called the Factory, while the Farro brothers had practiced together after school. Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul ^[6][9] The other members of what was soon to be Paramore had been "edgy about the whole female thing" of having Williams as vocalist, but, because they were really good friends, she started writing for them and it eventually worked out. ^[10] The band was officially formed by Josh Farro (lead guitar/backing vocals), Zac Farro (drums), Jeremy Davis (bass) and Hayley Williams (lead vocals) in 2004,^[11] with the later addition of Williams' neighbor^[6] Jason Bynum (Rhythm Guitar). Lead guitar refers to the use of a Guitar to perform Melody lines instrumental fill passages, and Guitar solos within a song structure A backing vocalist or backing singer (or especially in the US A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Rhythm guitar is the use of a Guitar to provide Rhythmic chordal Accompaniment for a singer or other instruments in a Musical ensemble They took the name Paramore, which is derived from the maiden name of one of the group's former bassists during the time in which they were "still playing in the garage"^[12] once the group learned the meaning of the homonym; paramour ("secret lover"), they decided to adopt the name, using the Paramore spelling. An intimate relationship is a particularly close Interpersonal relationship. ^[10] The band's first song written together was "Conspiracy", which was later used on their debut album.

Over the following years, Paramore performed at venues outside the greater Nashville area, including the concert festivals Purple Door and Warped Tour. The Purple Door Christian Music festival is held annually each August The Warped Tour' is a touring music and Extreme sports festival John Janick, CEO and co-founder of the music label Fueled by Ramen, got a hold of Paramore's demos and went to a Taste of Chaos performance in Orlando, Florida to see the band perform live. Fueled By Ramen is a record label formed by John Janick and Vinnie Fiorello in 1996 The Rockstar Taste Of Chaos Tour (or "TOC" is a Post-hardcore tour that was started in the winter of 2005 by Kevin Lyman, the creator of the successful Orlando is a major City in central Florida, USA and is the County seat of Orange County Florida. After a smaller private performance at a warehouse, the band was signed to the label in April 2005. ^[13]

Paramore traveled back to Orlando to record their debut album All We Know Is Falling, but, shortly after arriving, Davis opted to leave the band citing personal reasons. All We Know Is Falling is the debut album of Pop punk band Paramore. The remaining four members of Paramore continued with the album, writing "All We Know" about his departure, and later deciding to base All We Know Is Falling around the concept. " All We Know " is the third single from Franklin based Pop punk band Paramore from their first studio album All We Know Is Falling The album artwork also reflected Paramore's grief as Williams explains, "The couch [on the cover of All We Know is Falling] with no one there and the shadow walking away; it's all about Jeremy leaving us and us feeling like there's an empty space. "^[13] Recording for All We Know is Falling had taken three weeks, and promotional material for the album had only featured the four of the remaining members. Before touring, the band added John Hembree (bass) to their line up to replace Davis. The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the ^[14] During that summer, Paramore was featured on the Shira Girl Stage of the 2005 Warped Tour. ^[13] After being asked by the band, Davis returned to Paramore, after five months apart, as Hembree left. ^[15] All We Know Is Falling was released on July 24, 2005 and reached #30 on the Billboard's Heatseekers Chart. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Paramore released "Pressure" as its first single, with a video directed by Shane Drake, but the song had failed to place on the charts. " Pressure " is the debut single from Paramore 's debut album All We Know Is Falling, and was released in 2005. Shane Drake is an American Music video director from Thousand Oaks California. The video featured the band performing in a warehouse, eventually getting sprayed with water sprinklers as the storyline of a conflicted couple occurs. "Pressure" is also featured on the soundtrack to the EA Games video game The Sims 2 for the Playstation 2 and Xbox. The Sims 2 is a strategic life simulation Computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. In July, "Emergency" was released as the second single, the video again reuniting the band with director Shane Drake and featuring Hunter Lamb, who replaced Bynum on guitar. " Emergency " is the second single from Paramore 's album All We Know Is Falling. ^[7] The video for "Emergency" showcased Paramore in another performance, this time fixing the members bloody and in worn costumes. The third single "All We Know", was released with limited airtime, and the video consisting of a collection of live performances and backstage footage.

Riot! (2007–present)

In January of 2006 they were a part of the Winter Go West Tour where they played alongside Seattle bands Amber Pacific and The Lashes, and in February, Williams' vocals were featured on "Keep Dreaming Upside Down" by October Fall. Amber Pacific is a Pop punk band that formed in 2002 near Seattle, Washington. The Lashes are a Seattle -based power pop band The band formed in Seattle in 2000 October Fall was a Pop-punk / Piano-rock band from Chicago Illinois. ^[16] In the spring 2006, Paramore was an opening act on headlining tours for both Bayside and soon afterwards, The Rocket Summer. Bayside is an American punk rock band signed to Victory Records from Bayside, Queens, New York, from which their named is derived The Rocket Summer' is an Indie rock / Power pop / Christian rock band from Colleyville Texas, composed of musician Bryce Avary who plays and They toured the United Kingdom from October 5 to October 15, 2006, where they ended in London at The Mean Fiddler. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The band then covered Foo Fighters' "My Hero" for the Sound of Superman soundtrack which was released on June 26, 2006. Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 " My Hero " is the third single from the Foo Fighters ' second album The Colour and the Shape. Sound of Superman is a companion album to the Soundtrack of the Warner Bros Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ^[17] During the summer of 2006, Paramore played a portion of Warped Tour, primarily on the Volcom and Hurley Stages, and their first night on the Main Stage was at a date in their hometown of Nashville. } Volcom is a clothing manufacturer It is based in Costa Mesa CA founded in 1991 as Stone Boardwear Inc Hurley International is a clothing company located in Costa Mesa California founded by Bob Hurley Paramore's first United States headlining tour began on August 2, 2006 to a sold-out audience^[18] with support from This Providence, Cute Is What We Aim For, and Hit the Lights with the final show in Nashville. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This Providence (previously known as Sunday Best is a four-piece Indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Cute Is What We Aim For is a rock music band from Buffalo, New York. Hit the Lights is a Pop punk band from Lima, Ohio, signed to Triple Crown Records. That year they were voted "Best New Band", and Williams as #2 "Sexiest Female", by readers of the British magazine Kerrang!. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Kerrang! is a weekly rock Magazine published by Bauer Consumer Media in the United Kingdom. ^[19]

In 2007, Paramore was named by British magazine NME as one of ten bands to watch out for in their "New Noise 2007" feature. The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a Popular music Magazine in the United Kingdom which has been ^[19] In January, the band played an acoustic set for the grand opening of a Warped Tour exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,^[20] and the dress Williams wore in the video for "Emergency" was also put onto display in the exhibit. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a Museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland Ohio, United States ^[21] Paramore was featured in Kerrang! magazine once more, however, Williams believed the article was an untrue portrayal of the band, particularly because it focused on her as the main component. Afterwards, Williams addressed the issue in the band's LiveJournal, with a post saying, "we could’ve done without a cover piece. LiveJournal (often abbreviated LJ) is a Virtual community where Internet users can keep a Blog, Journal or Diary. sorry, if it offends anyone at Kerrang! but i don’t think there was one bit of truth in that article. "^[22] In April, Williams' vocals were featured in "Then Came To Kill" by The Chariot. The Chariot is a band started in 2003 by the ex-vocalist of Norma Jean, Josh Scogin. ^[23] They headlined a tour in early 2007 with This Providence, The Almost and Love Arcade. This Providence (previously known as Sunday Best is a four-piece Indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The Almost is a alternative band from Clearwater Florida, most notable for being the side project of Underoath drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie.

Paramore began recording their second album Riot! in January 2007, ending production in March, without the guitar of Hunter Lamb (who left the band early in 2007 to get married);^[7] without Lamb, lead guitarist Farro was required to play both guitar parts on the album. Riot! is the second studio album from the Pop punk band Paramore, and was released in the United States on June 12, 2007 ^[24] Lamb has since been replaced by guitarist Taylor York, who had been in a band with the Farro brothers before the two met Williams,^[6] as temporary member for the duration of touring. ^[18] After being courted by producers Neal Avron and Howard Benson,^[25] Paramore opted to record Riot! with New Jersey producer David Bendeth (Your Vegas, Breaking Benjamin), releasing the album on June 12, 2007. Howard Benson (born in Havertown, Pennsylvania) is a Grammy nominated Music producer and Aerospace engineer. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Your Vegas are an English rock band from Leeds, England, currently based in New York City. Breaking Benjamin is an Alternative metal band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Riot! entered the Billboard 200 at number 20, the UK charts at number 24, and sold 44,000 its first week in the United States. ^[18] The name Riot! had been chosen because it meant "a sudden outburst of uncontrolled emotion", and it was a word that "summed it all up". ^[25] The first single from the album, released June 21, 2007, "Misery Business", is, according to Williams, "more honest than anything I've ever written, and the guys matched that emotion musically. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. " Misery Business " is the first single from Paramore 's second album Riot!. "^[26]

Lead vocalist Hayley Williams (front) and temporary guitarist Taylor York (right) perform at the Vans Warped Tour in Vancouver, July 2007. The Warped Tour' is a touring music and Extreme sports festival Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal

Summer of 2007 saw Paramore participating on their third Warped Tour and posting journals of their experiences on yourhereblog for MTV. In June they were declared by Rolling Stone as "Ones to Watch". Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published ^[27] Paramore made their 1st Live Television debut on Fuse Networks daily show, The Sauce The second single from Riot!, "Hallelujah", was released on July 30, 2007, and is currently only available online and on UK television. The Sauce is the first solo release of Eddie Spaghetti of the American Rock and roll band The Supersuckers. " Hallelujah " is the UK single from Franklin band Paramore 's second album Riot!. The video, much like "All We Know", features backstage footage and live performances. In August 2007, Paramore had been featured in television spots on MTV, performing acoustic versions of their songs or acting in short accompaniments to MTV program commercials. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. As "MTV Artists of the Week", the band filmed the faux camping themed spots in Queens, New York, all written and directed by Evan Silver and Gina Fortunato. ^[28] Mtv. com also has a collection of short videos with the band to promote Riot as well. For weeks in August 2007, the "Misery Business" video was the number one streamed video at MTV.com. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. ^[29] On October 8, Paramore played "Misery Business" live on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, a booking made possible due to the friendship struck between the band and Max Weinberg during the 2007 Warped Tour. Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an Emmy Award -winning American late-night Talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien on NBC Maxwell Sachel Weinberg (born April 13 1951) is an American Drummer and Television personality. ^[30] In August, Paramore participated in the band New Found Glory's music video for their cover of Sixpence None the Richer's song "Kiss Me". New Found Glory (often abbreviated NFG is an American Pop-punk band based out of South Florida Sixpence None the Richer (Shorter Sixpence NTR is a Grammy -nominated American Christian pop/rock band that formed in New Braunfels Texas, eventually "Kiss Me" is also a song by the German duo E-Rotic " Kiss Me " is a song recorded by Sixpence None the Richer and

On October 11, 2007, the music video for "Crushcrushcrush" debuted on the United States television as the next single from Riot!. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. " Crushcrushcrush " is the third single from Paramore 's second album Riot!. The video for "Crushcrushcrush" featured the band playing a performance in a barren desert, being spied upon, and later destroying their equipment. The single was officially released in the United States on November 19 and made available in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2007. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[31] Williams recorded guest vocals for the tracks "Church Channel" and "Plea" for the Say Anything concept album In Defense of the Genre released on October 23, 2007. Say Anything is a rock band from Los Angeles California, fronted by Singer-songwriter Max Bemis. In Defense of the Genre is the third full-length studio album by American rock band Say Anything, released on October 23, 2007 through Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[32] The group performed live, acoustic style in Boston on November 29, 2007 for FNX radio. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. On December 31, 2007, Paramore performed on the MTV New Years Eve program which ran from 11:30PM to 1:00AM. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. New Year's Eve is on December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year and the day before New Year's Day.

Paramore was featured on the cover of February 2008 issue of Alternative Press magazine and voted "Best Band Of 2007" by the readers. ^[33] The band was nominated for "Best New Artist" at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards presented on February 10, 2008 but lost to Amy Winehouse. The 50th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 10 2008 starting at 8PM EST. The 50th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 10 2008 starting at 8PM EST. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ^[34] Early 2008 saw Paramore touring the United Kingdom, supporting their album Riot!, along with New Found Glory, Kids in Glass Houses and Conditions. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located ^[35] In early February 2008, the band began a tour in Europe,^[36] however on February 21, 2008, the band announced that they had cancelled 6 shows due to personal issues. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Williams wrote on the band's web site that "the break will give that band 'a chance to get away and work out our personal issues'". Mtv. com reported that fans of Paramore were speculating about the future of the band and reported rumours of trouble had been began earlier in the month when Josh Farro expressed his anger against the media's focus on Williams. ^[37]

The band toured with Jimmy Eat World in the United States in April and May, 2008. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The band headlined the Give It A Name festival in the United Kingdom on May 10 and May 11, 2008. Give it a Name, sometimes abbreviated to GIAN and named after an At the Drive-In song is an annual British rock music concert held on the weekend nearest to the end Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Also the band performed on the In New Music We Trust Stage at Radio 1's One Big Weekend in Mote Park, Kent on 10 May 2008. Radio 1's Big Weekend (previously known as One Big Weekend) is a Music festival run by BBC Radio 1. Mote Park is a 180 Hectare multi-use public Park in Maidstone, Kent. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Paramore will have their debut Irish performance at the RDS in Dublin, Ireland on June 2, 2008. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Also, Paramore will perform at the 2008 Vans Warped Tour from July 1- July 6, 2008. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Warped Tour' is a touring music and Extreme sports festival "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

In the Alternative Press cover story, Zac Farro speculated on a forthcoming album, saying that it would sound like bands Mew, Thrice, and Arcade Fire. Mew are a Danish rock band consisting of Jonas Bjerre, Bo Madsen, and Silas Utke Graae Jørgensen. Thrice is an American band from Irvine California. The group was founded in 1998 by guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue and guitarist Teppei Teranishi while Arcade Fire (often referred to as The Arcade Fire) is an Indie rock band based in Montreal, Quebec and fronted by the husband and wife duo ^[6]

On MTV'S TRL, May 7th. 2008, Lead Singer, Hayley Williams said that the band was working on a new album, and that it would hopefully be released by next summer. Hayley says she and the band have been practising the new songs during the mic checks on tour.

On May 19 Paramore announced on their website that they will be going on tour again the tour being named "The Final Riot tour" and starting July 25. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler

Musical style and influences

The majority of Paramore's recordings come from collaborations between lead vocalist Hayley Williams and lead guitarist Josh Farro — Farro first writes the music, afterwards taking it to Williams for a melody and lyrics, and from that point the song worked out between the two. ^[13] Once the foundation is laid out, the remaining band members help to work on sound and arrangement. The duo's songwriting has been called "contrastly cliched and weak at points",^[38] while others have said the songs are "ridiculously catchy" and "sing-a-long worthy". ^[39]

Joshua Martin had written after an interview with Williams, "The band isn't just a short pop-punk girl with red hair and a spunky attitude. Their music is like them, it's aged differently. It's sped up, and slowed down. It's emo without being whiney, or bratty. Almost a very literal anti-Avril Lavigne. Avril Lavigne Whibley (born September 27 1984 better known by her birth name of Avril Lavigne (ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn is a Canadian Grammy Award "^[9] Alternative Press magazine had commented that the band was "young sounding", yet "honest". ^[40] Paramore's first album All We Know is Falling had an arguably more "formulaic pop-punk" sound that was "delivered particularly well"^[41] and the combination of the two had created a "refined rock infused pop/punk album. "^[42] The band's second release, Riot! was said to explore a 'diverse range of styles," however, not straying far from "their signature sound. "^[41]

Alternative Press and various other reviewers have noted that the band's stage performances have helped boost them to larger fame. Alternative Press states that Williams "has more charisma than singers twice her age, and her band aren't far behind in their chops, either. "^[43] Singer-songwriter John Mayer had praised William's voice in a blog in October 2007, calling her "The great orange hope"; "orange" in reference to her hair color. John Clayton Mayer (; born October 16 1977 is an American musician ^[44] Because of the female fronted aspect of the band, Paramore has gained comparisons to Kelly Clarkson and the afore mentioned Avril Lavigne, to which one reviewer said was "sorely unfounded. Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24 1982 is an American Pop rock singer songwriter and occasional actress. "^[45][46] Reviewer Jonathan Bradley noted that "Paramore attacks its music with infectious enthusiasm," however, he also explained that "there isn’t a whole lot of difference between Riot! and the better songs from Kelly Clarkson or Avril Lavigne. Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24 1982 is an American Pop rock singer songwriter and occasional actress. "^[47] A reviewer at NME had likened Paramore's sound to that of "No Doubt (stripped of all the ska bollocks)" and "Kelly Clarkson's wildest dreams". No Doubt is a rock band from Anaheim California, United States founded in 1986 Ska ( pronounced /ska/ or in Jamaican Patois /skja/ is a Music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and which was the precursor Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24 1982 is an American Pop rock singer songwriter and occasional actress. ^[48] Williams has gone on to comment about the female aspect of the band saying that Paramore isn't "this girl-fronted band" and it makes "music for people to enjoy music, not so people can talk about my sexuality. "^[25]

Paramore has expressed their influence for creating the band and their music had come from appreciation for Jimmy Eat World, Chicago, Sunny Day Real Estate,^[49] Death Cab for Cutie and Failure; Williams citing her personal influences as Robert Smith of The Cure and Etta James. Jimmy Eat World is an American Alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, formed in 1993. Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately Sunny Day Real Estate was an Indie rock band formed in Seattle Washington. Death Cab for Cutie is an American Indie rock band formed in Bellingham, Failure was an influential American Rock band (often also classified as Alternative rock and/or Space rock) that was active from 1990 to Robert James Smith (born April 21, 1959 in Blackpool) is an English Guitarist, Vocalist and Songwriter, The Cure are an English rock band that formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976 Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938) is an American Blues, soul, R&B, Rock & roll ^[50] Williams explained that bands such as U2, "who are massive, and do whatever they want, write whatever they want and they stand for something", Jimmy Eat World, "who I don’t think ever disappoint their fans," and No Doubt, who "have done amazing things," act as a pattern for the path in which Paramore would like to take their career. ^[49]

In an interview with the BBC, Josh Farro stated "Our faith is very important to us. It's obviously going to come out in our music because if someone believes something then their worldview is going to come out in anything they do. But we're not out here to preach to kids, we're out here because we love music. "^[51]

Band members

Note 1: Taylor York is only a touring member.

Discography

Albums

Singles

See also

• List of power pop artists
• List of pop punk bands
• List of Fueled by Ramen artists
• List of alternative rock artists

References

External links

• Official Website