Paramore - Now

Uploading this is far more entertaining than my essay. This is another review I wrote months ago, which has been sitting as a draft on here for far too long. So here it finally is... Paramore are one band I haven't outgrown since their new material is still brilliant (in my eyes at least). I'm definitely looking forward to their new album.

Paramore have had a tough few years, with the departure of two members surrounded by controversy thanks to a questionable post-leaving statement. Not letting that deter them, Paramore are back as a trio, with new single Now.

Despite losing two members, it seems the band has lost none of its spirit nor energy. Hayley’s vocals are as powerful as ever, though this time having somewhat of a more ‘pop-y’ edge to them, fitting the direction this new track seems to go in. Instrumentally, Now has the rawness and determination that Paramore have perfected over the years, making it almost impossible to remember that there are only three members of this band now (aside from a studio drummer). 

Paramore have seemingly come back fighting to give us a track that shows us why they still deserve their place in the music industry. Clearly their sound has progressed, but this is certainly a good thing. Welcome back guys.

4/5