Paramore - Brand New Eyes

[Meeze]

Discuss...

[apsterling]

More like Discus, amirite?

That said, all I've heard so far are Ignorance, Brick By Boring Brick and whatever else has been acoustically played. So probably Ignorance at the moment.

[HometownHero]

Oh hai album thats not out yet. Nope haven't heard you yet. Probably cause I buy my music and dont download leaks. Fuck me

[Paulb-182]

Where's the none option?

[stereokiller]

looking up

[Meeze]

More like Discus, amirite?

That said, all I've heard so far are Ignorance, Brick By Boring Brick and whatever else has been acoustically played. So probably Ignorance at the moment.

This sucks, u suck.

what?

Where's the none option?

u chose "none" by not voting i guess

[Indoor Living]

u chose "none" by not not voting i guess

There's something grammatically wrong here.

[Meeze]

There's something grammatically wrong here.

fixed...i <3 double negatives

[Indoor Living]

fixed...i <3 double negatives
I would've fixed it for you, but you wouldn't have learned anything.

[Meeze]

I would've fixed it for you, but you wouldn't have learned anything.

in education they call that "praxis" ---learning through doing. now u have learned something as well

[WhoSaidThat?]

My favorite thus far is Playing God.

[domotime2]

anytime I listen to an album i give each song a grade from 1-5...divide it by the number of songs offered, x2 = Grade. So if there are 10 songs that are all 5 pointers, that would be 50 points x 2 = 100 (impossible ha).

okay this is my 1st listen...sometimes it takes a few tries to enjoy it.....here we go, im doing this as i listen....

- careful (3.5 points). The start of the song is VERY misery business haha. It's not bad..I dont know how I feel about it being the opening track, the instrumental break downs are a bit borring and slow paced. For a Pessimist was a much better start off.
- ignorance (5 points). Solid, fast, fun single. I was very happy the first time I heard it and it hasnt lost its luster yet.
- playing god (3.5 points). I can smell this song growing on me...at first I was like, okay this is "thats what you get", the chorus could be faster but i like it. The song could use a better hook somewhere.
- brick by borring brick (3 points). This is probably the first paramore "single" that I actually cant get behind. The chorus is a bit borring, and the "bury the castle" line seems oddly placed. The ending to the song and the "bah dums" couldve been used more frequently in the song.
- turn it off (2 points) Medium pace is my least favorite hah...and this is neither nice and soft, fun and fast, or really anything that special.
- the only exception (3 points) The feel to this song is very Angus' ish very soft and endearing...but then the vocals are very Avril ish, loud. A very simple song that's for sure. This song had potential to be one of paramores first great slow songs...but it was missing something. Chorus couldve used something, its a very repetitive song.
- Feeling Sorry (3.5 points). Okay after two slower paced songs, it was time for something a little more fun and fast...and this song tries....and this could be one of those that I like the more I listen, but again what's with these weak chorus'? All these songs are beginning to sound really similar and muddled, (what RIOT wasnt). Average'ish....ill give it another chance.
- Looking Up (3.5 points ). Maybe I need to take a break or something because wow each of these songs arent differentiating themselves from one another. Ignorance seems to be the only fast song so far, what's up with that? This sounds kind of like a NFG song. That little break-down towards the end of the song is cool, why didnt' they do more stuff like that in this song. "I cant believe we almost hung it up...we're just getting started"...damn talk about not being subtle about what almost happened to the band haha. Paramore isnt taking many chances here so far with this album, is my only complaint as of now.
- Where The Lines Overlap (2 points) Meh. That's all i got for this song. It's as if each of these songs have potential, but they went the safe route for each tune. Definite initial dissapointment with the album. "I got a feeling if I sing this loud enough you'll sing this back to me"...well this willl be a good crowd pleaser live. That part of the song was fun and had a chance to break out like in Riot's born for this, nope. Christmas bells?
- Misguided Ghosts (4 points) This song beats the shit out of the only exception, in terms of slow song....and it actually sounds different from the rest of the album and their previous albums. Good slow song very good. The only reason it doesnt get a 5 is that it does get a bit repetitive. I'd love to hear Hayley do this live.
- All I Wanted (2.5 points), Woah didn't see that coming. Another slow song? Check out those pipes at the end of the song! ha. They didnt utilize Hayley well in this album at all. Well I certainly see where Paramore was going with this album...they decided to dump the lets make every song different, fast, and fun...and maybe tried to attempt a mature/slow sound? I dont know if im into it.

Overall analysis. Not as good as Riot. End haha.
Best Song: Ignorance (i hate picking the single)
2nd Place: Misguided Ghosts
3rd Place: Careful/playing god/looking up

35.5 points/11 tracks = 3.24.

3/5 stars. average. but maybe some of these songs live will be better.

[Meeze]

anytime I listen to an album i give each song a grade from 1-5...divide it by the number of songs offered, x2 = Grade. So if there are 10 songs that are all 5 pointers, that would be 50 points x 2 = 100 (impossible ha).

okay this is my 1st listen...sometimes it takes a few tries to enjoy it.....here we go, im doing this as i listen....

- careful (3.5 points). The start of the song is VERY misery business haha. It's not bad..I dont know how I feel about it being the opening track, the instrumental break downs are a bit borring and slow paced. For a Pessimist was a much better start off.
- ignorance (5 points). Solid, fast, fun single. I was very happy the first time I heard it and it hasnt lost its luster yet.
- playing god (3.5 points). I can smell this song growing on me...at first I was like, okay this is "thats what you get", the chorus could be faster but i like it. The song could use a better hook somewhere.
- brick by borring brick (3 points). This is probably the first paramore "single" that I actually cant get behind. The chorus is a bit borring, and the "bury the castle" line seems oddly placed. The ending to the song and the "bah dums" couldve been used more frequently in the song.
- turn it off (2 points) Medium pace is my least favorite hah...and this is neither nice and soft, fun and fast, or really anything that special.
- the only exception (3 points) The feel to this song is very Angus' ish very soft and endearing...but then the vocals are very Avril ish, loud. A very simple song that's for sure. This song had potential to be one of paramores first great slow songs...but it was missing something. Chorus couldve used something, its a very repetitive song.
- Feeling Sorry (3.5 points). Okay after two slower paced songs, it was time for something a little more fun and fast...and this song tries....and this could be one of those that I like the more I listen, but again what's with these weak chorus'? All these songs are beginning to sound really similar and muddled, (what RIOT wasnt). Average'ish....ill give it another chance.
- Looking Up (3.5 points ). Maybe I need to take a break or something because wow each of these songs arent differentiating themselves from one another. Ignorance seems to be the only fast song so far, what's up with that? This sounds kind of like a NFG song. That little break-down towards the end of the song is cool, why didnt' they do more stuff like that in this song. "I cant believe we almost hung it up...we're just getting started"...damn talk about not being subtle about what almost happened to the band haha. Paramore isnt taking many chances here so far with this album, is my only complaint as of now.
- Where The Lines Overlap (2 points) Meh. That's all i got for this song. It's as if each of these songs have potential, but they went the safe route for each tune. Definite initial dissapointment with the album. "I got a feeling if I sing this loud enough you'll sing this back to me"...well this willl be a good crowd pleaser live. That part of the song was fun and had a chance to break out like in Riot's born for this, nope. Christmas bells?
- Misguided Ghosts (4 points) This song beats the shit out of the only exception, in terms of slow song....and it actually sounds different from the rest of the album and their previous albums. Good slow song very good. The only reason it doesnt get a 5 is that it does get a bit repetitive. I'd love to hear Hayley do this live.
- All I Wanted (2.5 points), Woah didn't see that coming. Another slow song? Check out those pipes at the end of the song! ha. They didnt utilize Hayley well in this album at all. Well I certainly see where Paramore was going with this album...they decided to dump the lets make every song different, fast, and fun...and maybe tried to attempt a mature/slow sound? I dont know if im into it.

Overall analysis. Not as good as Riot. End haha.
Best Song: Ignorance (i hate picking the single)
2nd Place: Misguided Ghosts
3rd Place: Careful/playing god/looking up

35.5 points/11 tracks = 3.24.

3/5 stars. average. but maybe some of these songs live will be better.

write a review after listening to it a couple more times... i would be interested. it def has grown on me the more i have listened to it...there are a lot of little things going on. my fav song was Playing God btw

[domotime2]

write a review after listening to it a couple more times... i would be interested. it def has grown on me the more i have listened to it...there are a lot of little things going on. my fav song was Playing God btw
yeah but in order for an album to be "great"...or a song to be "great" I feel like thsoe kind of things jump out at you....where this album really didnt. I actually gave some of these songs many many listens. I actually re-read the book ha.

[Meeze]

yeah but in order for an album to be "great"...or a song to be "great" I feel like thsoe kind of things jump out at you....where this album really didnt. I actually gave some of these songs many many listens. I actually re-read the book ha.

dont know what book your talking about? alas, i find some of my favorite albums i hated at first:

Brand New's Devil and God
Something Corporate's North
Alexisonfire's Crisis

[domotime2]

dont know what book your talking about? alas, i find some of my favorite albums i hated at first:

Brand New's Devil and God
Something Corporate's North
Alexisonfire's Crisis
hmm well I know that there are a lot of albums I "like"...after I was dissapointed by the first listen....but most of my favorites were the ones that got me right away.


this album has very little hope to be a great...like riot.

[Meeze]

hmm well I know that there are a lot of albums I "like"...after I was dissapointed by the first listen....but most of my favorites were the ones that got me right away.


this album has very little hope to be a great...like riot.

i prefer All We Know is Falling over Riot! but Riot! is legit...just overplayed. This record reminds me more of AWKIF.

[domotime2]

how anyone can like all we know over riot is beyond me. but apples and bananas

[I am Mick]

Get in your car, roll down the windows, blast Looking Up and fucking sing along. Then we'll talk.

[AUGK]

Ignorance hands down, no contest =]

[And Hours Pass]

anytime I listen to an album i give each song a grade from 1-5...divide it by the number of songs offered, x2 = Grade. So if there are 10 songs that are all 5 pointers, that would be 50 points x 2 = 100 (impossible ha).

okay this is my 1st listen...sometimes it takes a few tries to enjoy it.....here we go, im doing this as i listen....

- careful (3.5 points). The start of the song is VERY misery business haha. It's not bad..I dont know how I feel about it being the opening track, the instrumental break downs are a bit borring and slow paced. For a Pessimist was a much better start off.
- ignorance (5 points). Solid, fast, fun single. I was very happy the first time I heard it and it hasnt lost its luster yet.
- playing god (3.5 points). I can smell this song growing on me...at first I was like, okay this is "thats what you get", the chorus could be faster but i like it. The song could use a better hook somewhere.
- brick by borring brick (3 points). This is probably the first paramore "single" that I actually cant get behind. The chorus is a bit borring, and the "bury the castle" line seems oddly placed. The ending to the song and the "bah dums" couldve been used more frequently in the song.
- turn it off (2 points) Medium pace is my least favorite hah...and this is neither nice and soft, fun and fast, or really anything that special.
- the only exception (3 points) The feel to this song is very Angus' ish very soft and endearing...but then the vocals are very Avril ish, loud. A very simple song that's for sure. This song had potential to be one of paramores first great slow songs...but it was missing something. Chorus couldve used something, its a very repetitive song.
- Feeling Sorry (3.5 points). Okay after two slower paced songs, it was time for something a little more fun and fast...and this song tries....and this could be one of those that I like the more I listen, but again what's with these weak chorus'? All these songs are beginning to sound really similar and muddled, (what RIOT wasnt). Average'ish....ill give it another chance.
- Looking Up (3.5 points ). Maybe I need to take a break or something because wow each of these songs arent differentiating themselves from one another. Ignorance seems to be the only fast song so far, what's up with that? This sounds kind of like a NFG song. That little break-down towards the end of the song is cool, why didnt' they do more stuff like that in this song. "I cant believe we almost hung it up...we're just getting started"...damn talk about not being subtle about what almost happened to the band haha. Paramore isnt taking many chances here so far with this album, is my only complaint as of now.
- Where The Lines Overlap (2 points) Meh. That's all i got for this song. It's as if each of these songs have potential, but they went the safe route for each tune. Definite initial dissapointment with the album. "I got a feeling if I sing this loud enough you'll sing this back to me"...well this willl be a good crowd pleaser live. That part of the song was fun and had a chance to break out like in Riot's born for this, nope. Christmas bells?
- Misguided Ghosts (4 points) This song beats the shit out of the only exception, in terms of slow song....and it actually sounds different from the rest of the album and their previous albums. Good slow song very good. The only reason it doesnt get a 5 is that it does get a bit repetitive. I'd love to hear Hayley do this live.
- All I Wanted (2.5 points), Woah didn't see that coming. Another slow song? Check out those pipes at the end of the song! ha. They didnt utilize Hayley well in this album at all. Well I certainly see where Paramore was going with this album...they decided to dump the lets make every song different, fast, and fun...and maybe tried to attempt a mature/slow sound? I dont know if im into it.

Overall analysis. Not as good as Riot. End haha.
Best Song: Ignorance (i hate picking the single)
2nd Place: Misguided Ghosts
3rd Place: Careful/playing god/looking up

35.5 points/11 tracks = 3.24.

3/5 stars. average. but maybe some of these songs live will be better.
You didn't follow your own formula... You said you give it a number from 1-5, divide by the number of tracks, then multiply by 2. Then you offered an example that you have 10 tracks that each get a 5. Well that's 50/10 = 5. Then 5x2 = 10. If you made it by 20 rather than 2, you would get 100.

So following your formula, this album gets a 64.8 from you. I haven't heard it yet, but that sounds like a very bad grade. Is it that bad?

[domotime2]

You didn't follow your own formula... You said you give it a number from 1-5, divide by the number of tracks, then multiply by 2. Then you offered an example that you have 10 tracks that each get a 5. Well that's 50/10 = 5. Then 5x2 = 10. If you made it by 20 rather than 2, you would get 100.

So following your formula, this album gets a 64.8 from you. I haven't heard it yet, but that sounds like a very bad grade. Is it that bad?
hmm well i guess that would be true. there were just NO stand outs from this album like in riot where every song was BOOM! different, fast, fun, unique, catchy. not here, not here.

[And Hours Pass]

hmm well i guess that would be true. there were just NO stand outs from this album like in riot where every song was BOOM! different, fast, fun, unique, catchy. not here, not here.
That's so depressing. I was hoping for excellence. I knew nothing would top Fences (my favorite off Riot), but I was hoping it would still be solid. Does it even have the same play-all-the-way-through playability that Riot had? Even if the journey all the way through isn't as good?

[x1onexwo1fx]

Oh hai album thats not out yet. Nope haven't heard you yet. Probably cause I buy my music and dont download leaks. Fuck me

the poll's legit. posted on tuesday, when the album started streaming on myspace.

though i do respect how you're waiting until you purchase the album.

[domotime2]

That's so depressing. I was hoping for excellence. I knew nothing would top Fences (my favorite off Riot), but I was hoping it would still be solid. Does it even have the same play-all-the-way-through playability that Riot had? Even if the journey all the way through isn't as good?
well when I first started listening to Riot...i actually had been anti-Paramore and thought they were just another run of the mill lame scene band....but Riot surprised me and I ended up becoming a fan.... this album seems to regress back to their original/mundane music. The song "teenagers" on the Jennifers body soundtrack shouldve been on the album.

[Dymytry Vance]

wrote a review for it yesterday, however i said it was just a little bit better than a guilty pleasure.

[And Hours Pass]

well when I first started listening to Riot...i actually had been anti-Paramore and thought they were just another run of the mill lame scene band....but Riot surprised me and I ended up becoming a fan.... this album seems to regress back to their original/mundane music. The song "teenagers" on the Jennifers body soundtrack shouldve been on the album.
I'll go grab the album as soon as I get a chance and will let you know what I think. I'll also try to get my hands on "Teenagers," though I'll listen to it after the album so I won't get my hopes up.

[Iiah]

This sucks, u suck.

remove that, now I can say I like Looking Up, cause the myspace listening.

[anamericangod]

Brick By Boring Brick is really fucking good.

[punk89]

Misguided Ghosts is absolutely beautiful. I can't get enough of that song.

[fran.182]

"Brick By Boring Brick" is my favorite!

"Ignorance" is the worst song on the album, imo.

[writeitout,dear]

Oh hai album thats not out yet. Nope haven't heard you yet. Probably cause I buy my music and dont download leaks. Fuck me
its all on their myspace so you don't have to download it because they are encouraging you to listen to it on there

[HometownHero]

its all on their myspace so you don't have to download it because they are encouraging you to listen to it on there

My pre-order came yesterday haha so I'm all good

[mrnegativezero]

i prefer All We Know is Falling over Riot! but Riot! is legit...just overplayed. This record reminds me more of AWKIF.

This thought have been subconsciously running through my head. Now that I read it, I realize how true it is.

I voted for "Turn It Off", but I'm immediately second guessing that. "Brick By Boring Brick" is great, it gets stuck in my head so easily. After every listen to "All I Wanted" I feel a soft spot growing for it. Same with "The Only Exception." Jeez, I should've wanted longer on my vote. With only four full listens, I obviously still don't know.

[x1onexwo1fx]

This thought have been subconsciously running through my head. Now that I read it, I realize how true it is.

I voted for "Turn It Off", but I'm immediately second guessing that. "Brick By Boring Brick" is great, it gets stuck in my head so easily. After every listen to "All I Wanted" I feel a soft spot growing for it. Same with "The Only Exception." Jeez, I should've wanted longer on my vote. With only four full listens, I obviously still don't know.

only four? i'm on twenty, and i still don't know. of course, there are a couple that i don't like as much, but the good ones are all great.

[mrnegativezero]

only four? i'm on twenty, and i still don't know. of course, there are a couple that i don't like as much, but the good ones are all great.

I'm going on my tenth now. When did you get your copy?

Which ones do you consider great?

[x1onexwo1fx]

I'm going on my tenth now. When did you get your copy?

Which ones do you consider great?

the only ones i don't like are the only exception, feeling sorry, and playing god.

[mrnegativezero]

the only ones i don't like are the only exception, feeling sorry, and playing god.

Replace "The Only Exception" with "Looking Up" and you've got about the same list as me. As much as I like those three, they don't seem to live up to the others.

[HelloxAlone]

I hated The Only Exception, although Paramore is one of my favorite bands, I couldn't take that one.

My favorites are Careful, Brick By Boring Brick, Turn It Off (this one really grew on me), and All I Wanted. Her voice is amazing in the last track.

But as of now, Careful tops all. I just love it.

[peaced]

Careful. the "more" part. Brick by Boring Brick sounds good, but I really don't like the lyrics.

[BulleTheory]

did someone say brand new?

[Meeze]

did someone say brand new?

nope, your the first. congrats.

[BulleTheory]

nope, your the first. congrats.
woot woot, and i dont even really like them

[bladerdude360]

I went with "Looking Up," but it was a tough choice. I was debating between that, "Where the Lines Overlap," "Careful," "Brick by Boring Brick," and Ignorance. I really like the whole cd, but those are just the ones that stuck in my head after the first listen.

[jon.]

Brick By Boring Brick is my favorite. The Only Exception is a close second.

[ThatswhatUget23]

I voted Playing God but I really like Feeling Sorry too. The first time I heard Brick By Boring Brick I didn't really like it but after listening to it a few times it's one of my favorites also.

[x1onexwo1fx]

Replace "The Only Exception" with "Looking Up" and you've got about the same list as me. As much as I like those three, they don't seem to live up to the others.

whoa. missed this one.

it wasn't at first, but looking up is actually one of my favorites right now. i instantly didn't like the only exception, though. i initially liked playing god and feeling sorry, and they really fit in on the record, but they aren't nearly as good as the other tracks.

so, basically 8/11 good tracks, that's an above-average ratio. then take into consideration just how good those good tracks are and we have a very good album on our hands. for me, this one tops both riot and awkif. i love watching this band grow.

[x1onexwo1fx]

I voted Playing God but I really like Feeling Sorry too. The first time I heard Brick By Boring Brick I didn't really like it but after listening to it a few times it's one of my favorites also.

that 70's show!!!

[fanberlinboy]

I voted Looking Up. That followed by Careful or Playing God.

[nerdvglc]

i was listening to this record when i got hit last week in my car, and haven't put it on since. i should probably give it a go now.

unless... is there a chance paramore caused the jackass to run a red light? since i can't be sure, i'll go with a snap-judgement and never listen to them again.

[wecameaswaffles]

im bringing this thread back...

careful, has alot of power