I started to write about Paramore a few months ago -- I'd just heard them and I could feel a mild yet surprising obsession starting to brew. By now it's in full swing. I love Paramore, yet another fine offering from Fueled By Ramen.
The tipping point for me was watching their half hour live performance on MTV. Here's a low-quality clip that will probably soon be yanked from YouTube for copyright violation:
I was going to write about my excitement over a female-fronted emo band rising to the pinnacle of popularity (she writes, she sings live, she's fully dressed!), but right now I'm just happy to sing along to their record on Rhapsody.
Their music isn't going to change my life or yours, but I know young Hayley Williams' phenomenal vocals and songwriting talent (along with bandmate Josh Farro) will inspire many of her young female fans. And as long as the pop machine in which they're currently percolating doesn't immolate them, I'm looking forward to what they have in store for their next record.
