Paramore- Decode

Paramore return after their hugely successful second album ‘Riot’ and its coinciding tour with another brilliantly crafted Hayley Williams and co record. ‘Decode’ has been written primarily for the soundtrack of highly reviewed novel turned Hollywood release "Twilight", alongside "I caught myself", the second as of yet unreleased Paramore track available on the film soundtrack.
The quartet are said to all be massive fans of the book series and jumped at the opportunity to write music for the movie version; the soundtrack coincidentally has been a much-talked about aspect of the movie and all its hype.

From the introduction to the final note, ‘Decode’ is a wonderful example of what the band are all about; Paramore provide exemplary pop-rock music which appeals to artists and fans alike, regardless most definitely of age and gender. Hayley Williams entices us in once more with her beautifully mastered lyrics and sound that mimics much of their previous material. Decode is a lot more intense and mature than say the catchy pop riff of ‘Misery Business’ or the melodic ‘Until Tommorrow’, and instead focuses upon the intimate relationship between two beings and the struggles they encompass along the way- fitting for the film really?

A Josh Farro mid-song guitar solo has definitely been missing in recent releases; perhaps a sign the bands strength and passion that drove them to their fantastic debut album; "All we know is falling" has finally returned. Much speculated troubles, which led to an unexpected break in the 2008 European Tour, and ruinous rumours of an imminent split, seem well and truly behind the foursome; portraying once more the strong unit we had become enthralled to love.

The video does only more to emphasise the growth and stature Paramore have finally embraced, fundamentally engrossing a fresh and energetic approach. Clips from the movie are featured throughout and wipe away any confusion as to whether Williams is playing the lead role in the film, she isn’t trust me.

Regarding latest news, Paramore won’t be releasing an album until come the summer of 2009, but in the meantime; they have well and truly hushed their critics who stressed they would never pull through 2008. Decode is a brilliant encore to Riot. Paramore, is a BAND, Hayley stresses to eternity. A bloody good one as well.

Check out this awesome live acoustic version in the Green Room



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