delva: Paramore by Paramore

mkpartymaster

328

Even having a little distance from being in my Paramore era for the podcast, this one still rips front to back.

TroySennett

440

There's a palpable sense of confidence to this album that makes it so much fun. Paramore had already conquered their scene, so why... not the entire world? It's a mid-career reinvention (that "mid-career" and "reinvention" can apply to people in their early 20s is simply wild) album, looking backwards and forwards at the same time, so full of ideas yet it somehow doesn't feel overstuffed even at 17 tracks. show more

mkpartymaster

328

On this, the review where I creep my score up to 5 stars (this album still isn't perfect but it's close enough) I... have to confess that I straight up just didn't give this record a fair shot back in 2013. I truly have no idea what was wrong with me and I'm glad to have made up for it later in life. show more

mkpartymaster

328

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the mid-career self-titled album is a hell of a move, and it made sense... at this point in Paramore's career. Incredibly high highs on this one and every time I think it's maybe about to lose steam it manages to keep me on board. Part of me wishes it was a little shorter but another part of me doesn't think anything should be removed (except maybe the Helter Sketler thing they do on Future?), so I guess this is a little closer to a 4.75 but whatever. Great fuckin' album. show more

TroySennett

440

The bass on "Ain't It Fun" makes my eyes pop out of my head every single time.

breann

25

foof, this album is one for the books. this is probably my favorite album by paramore by far. the dreamy relatable songs and... lyrics hold a special place in my heart. the way they are able to put ideas and concepts i've never even considered, into words, in such a beautiful way, is astounding. this album is very telling of their skill and journey as musicians. the live version of last hope in Chicago hold a special place in my heart and i highly encourage you check it out for yourself. show more