Album · Released 12 June 2007
Riot!
Hayley Williams gives Riot! a voice that can move from a sharp accusation to an open, soaring melody without losing its character. Paramore build the songs to meet that range. The guitars are bright and forceful, the drums keep pushing, and the choruses arrive with a clear sense of occasion. For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic wastes little time establishing the scale. Williams sounds confident even when the words describe disappointment. The…
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Riot!Our album review · 4 March 2026
8.4 