Album · Released 29 September 2009
Brand New Eyes
Paramore spend much of Brand New Eyes trying to make difficult feelings impossible to avoid. The guitars sound tense, Hayley Williams sings with a sharper edge, and even the brighter melodies carry disappointment. The album is strongest when that pressure changes how a song develops, rather than simply making the chorus louder. Careful makes a forceful opening. Its winding guitar part and hard rhythm give Williams something substantial to push…
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Brand New EyesOur album review · 27 May 2026
8.8 