Ok, I like to review things as soon as possible, but then if I do, I like to re-review that thing because if something is new and awesome, you get over excited and focus on the good and forget the bad. That was the case when I reviewed “RIOT!” by Paramore. So, here ya go! It’s a day later and I have had the album sink in. Re-review!
In no way is this a bad album, but it is also not the best album I have heard. That is a tie between “Hybrid Theory” and “The Fragile.” The thing is, this is a very good album, but it does have it’s cons.
A few songs feel out of place, and the flow is almost a bit choppy. A few songs are just not as good as the others, with my least favorite song on the album being “Hallelujah.” Let’s also face this, the lead singer is very good, but she is NOT the best lead singer ever. I kinda made it sound like she was and she is not, but still very good.
Most of the time they pull off the type of song well. But some of the softer songs on the album are kinda… what’s the word? They are… poor. They are fine, but I have heard many better songs.
Also, one of the most famous songs from the album, Crushcrushcrush, is very overrated. The chorus is awesome, but the rest of the song is pretty “meh.” And I also fail to see how the “They tapped you mouth…” part has anything to do with the rest of the song.
So, I still suggest that you pick this album up, but just know you probably won’t like all the songs, or you may not like any song. Some of the songs kinda have to grow on you. But I still think you should pick up this album.
Best Songs Redux:
Let The Flames Begin
Misery Business
Fences
Born For This