Paramore, New Eyes | Album review
2 out of 5 stars
Hey, Hayley Williams (front-woman for Paramore), we get it. You’re an amazing vocalist, but can your band play? These Tennessee punk-rockers made a total downward spiral from their 2007 hit album “Riot” with the release of their new CD “New Eyes,” on Sept. 29. Drummer Zac Farro showed some mad skills during several solos, which brought a hint of personality to the unoriginal bass lines and familiar guitar riffs that make up the new album. Sadly, “Ignorance,” the first single, wasn’t the album’s saving grace even with Williams’ and Farro’s talents bursting to life in the killer chorus. Also, “Decode,” the hit song from the “Twilight Original Soundtrack,” is featured. Tracks such as “ The Only Exception” and “All I wanted” slow down the pace of the album and only showcase Williams’ distinctive vocal stylings. If you expect a unique punk rock album like Paramore’s previous CD “Riot,” you will be disappointed with the low standards and sub-par lyrics.
• Elizabeth Wheeler, Staff Writer
