Paramore Track Listing + Artwork

[Joe DeAndrea]

Paramore (http://www.absolutepunk.net/paramore)'s new album Riot! will hit stores June 12th (http://www.absolutepunk.net/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2416&c=3) via Fueled By Ramen (http://www.absolutepunk.net/fueledbyramen). The cover art can be seen in the replies.

Track Listing
01. For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic
02. That's What You Get
03. Hallelujah
04. Misery Business
05. When It Rains
06. Let The Flames Begin
07. Miracle
08. crushcrushcrush
09. We Are Broken
10. Fences
11. Born For This

Submitted by whatsername104

Source: Altpress.com (http://www.altpress.com)

[Joe DeAndrea]

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4160/200pxparariot22im7.jpg

[GreenJellyBean]

i cannot wait.

[OveriseFan]

Oh my... :shake:

Not feeling that artwork at all.

01. For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic

My vote for worst song title of the year.

[Shotgun_kill]

I like the albumn art.
looking forward to the cd.
because Hayley ishotttt.:inlove:

[jusscali]

I have a huge feeling this disc is going to be astonishingly awful

[mikearduini9]

ehh, it's okay

[emerypearl]

lame.

[AP_Punk]

Interesting.

EDIT: I wanna hear the album version of "Hallelujah".

[MKEcasey]

It reminds me of no doubt's album artwork for rock steady.

I have only heard the single, but they have the potential to really blow up with this album.

[cahrishurr]

i wonder what the album is called...

[elvis222]

Oh my... :shake:

Not feeling that artwork at all.

01. For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic

My vote for worst song title of the year.



this is just not very positive at all.

[AP_Punk]

i wonder what the album is called...

!TOIR

[mrxstripes]

I really dislike the cover, way to fuck with my eyes
Can't wait for the CD though

[EmilyRegina]

It reminds me of no doubt's album artwork for rock steady.

I have only heard the single, but they have the potential to really blow up with this album.
I agree on both points.

[thebrowncoat]

Love the album artwork.

Love the fact that there are 9 new songs on here I've never heard before, plus what I assume is a re-recorded version of Hallelujah.

And, of course, love the negative attitude of most of the people who post on here. I'd have to ask the people who think the disc is going to be "astonishingly awful" if they've actually taken the time to hear either of the songs that have been released so far.

[Bingham88]

lots of negativity here. i like it, its simple. im really really looking forward to the disk come out.

[jusscali]

Love the album artwork.

Love the fact that there are 9 new songs on here I've never heard before, plus what I assume is a re-recorded version of Hallelujah.

And, of course, love the negative attitude of most of the people who post on here. I'd have to ask the people who think the disc is going to be "astonishingly awful" if they've actually taken the time to hear either of the songs that have been released so far.
yes, and that's what led me to my original statement. coming from someone who enjoyed the first release

[status]

the artwork is ok.

After hearing misery business i am pretty excited for this album, plus the album hits a week before the official start of summer so it fits perfectly.

[squared82]

I don't mind the artwork. Not the worst out there.

I'm definitely looking forward to picking this one up.

[tbalz]

i'm not into the artwork, but the first single sounds good. interested to hear the rest of this album.

[Chris Fallon]

That artwork is just funny. Reminds me of No Doubt.

I'm pretty sure this disc is going to be all over teenage girls' Beetles this summer, and I'm going to say it'll either be terrible or guilty pleasure territory for many.

[Debut_Fin]

paramore can do no wrong. i don't like the art too much, but if they like it that i'm gonna have to say its good by default.

[whatsername104]

this cover is a LOT better than the one found last week, with the band on the cover.

Some of the song titles are a bit iffy to me, but i'm still excited ti hear how it all sounds

[jwelborn]

there is no way possible this album can be bad.

[AmIWrong]

I thought their second release was supposed to be on a major label. I'm probably wrong...

[SLADE775]

Very unattractive cover.

[SLADE775]

Let the flames begin.

:lol:

[fueledbyiz]

i'm so excited for this. the artwork is a little busy, i guess, but it's still... pretty?

[DemolitionLover]

I'm excited, the artwork is meh but whatever. I just wish I hadn't already heard the last song on the album because that's something that sort of defines an album for me - the opening and closing songs, so I prefer to not hear them until I hear the whole thing.

[fueledbyiz]

Love the fact that there are 9 new songs on here I've never heard before, plus what I assume is a re-recorded version of Hallelujah.

And, of course, love the negative attitude of most of the people who post on here. I'd have to ask the people who think the disc is going to be "astonishingly awful" if they've actually taken the time to hear either of the songs that have been released so far.

agreed.

what happened to all the positive comments from the song posts?

[chelsea__]

fuck yes

[thebrowncoat]

Let the flames begin.

:lol:

Yeah...I wonder if that one's talking about a certain website... :)

agreed.

what happened to all the positive comments from the song posts?

Judging from the post counts of some of the most negative comments so far, it looks as if perhaps the ap.net "regulars", who thankfully police the "scene" for us all, have decided to grace this post with their presence.

Whatever. Nothing's going to make me any less excited about this record.

[MattRM]

I'm excited, the artwork is meh but whatever. I just wish I hadn't already heard the last song on the album because that's something that sort of defines an album for me - the opening and closing songs, so I prefer to not hear them until I hear the whole thing.

Yeah, I know what you mean. It's pretty strange that the first song released from this album is the album's last song.

[I Shot Chicago]

soo stoked.

[lalalalovely]

what can i say, i like the art

personally, i'm excited

[chiodos13]

sweet deal

[symbiote28]

can't wait!!!!!

[Tellie Norisco]

I feel sorry for whoever had to make the cover.

[matty schells]

i am pumped for this album, weo.

[polaroidimpulse]

the cover art is cool, could be more creative, but i like it.

still excited for this album.

[brynnnn]

I dunno I think the artwork appropriately illustrates the title of the album...
Either way I can't wait for this.

[relevanceof27]

The artwork is a lot better when it just said RIOT! in those big letters and nothing else. At least it has the band's name on there, now. I like Paramore..don't listen to them too terribly often, but they're definitely likable. Many many worse bands out there.

[bertinthesuburb]

I can see a competition in conjunction with the release of this album.

"How many times does the word riot appear on the front cover? To win a pin signed by the band please send your entries to that record label. Dont forget to include a stamped envelope"

But thats probably just me.

Or here in australia you'll probably get a great big sticker covering up half of the art with "BUY THIS AND RECEIVE A FREE! Fueled By Ramen sampler cd with panic! at the disco, the academy is, cobra starship, cute is what we aim for and fall out boy"

I think im the only one i know that thinks that all those bands should have a "If you like paramore" sticker on the front of their albums.

[bradsonemanband]

i hope the album version of "Hallelujah" is as good/better than the original version. that would rule.
i actually kinda like the cover art... yes
can't wait for this shnizattywat

[AltPressScott]

source: altpress.com

Is it really that hard to include that little tag? Sheesh.

[Joe DeAndrea]

source: altpress.com

Is it really that hard to include that little tag? Sheesh.

Sorry? I took this from the news queue, not your site.

[thebrowncoat]

source: altpress.com

Is it really that hard to include that little tag? Sheesh.

Heh...I figured that might be coming...congrats to you guys for getting this first, although if Joe just pulled it from the news queue, it may not have had the source attached, so I don't know if the guys here at ap.net knew where it was from...

So, when are they getting their cover story? :)

[giovanni_c]

definitely looking forward to this. I get a weird vibe that they might be dumbing themselves down, but as long as it's fun, it's ok.

[Lehcar]

hmm so "breathe" isn't going to be on the album? [ I didn't read the whole thread, so sorry if it was already asked.]

[AltPressScott]

Sorry? I took this from the news queue, not your site.


Well thank you for adding the tag now, I appreciate it.

[Joe DeAndrea]

hmm so "breathe" isn't going to be on the album? [ I didn't read the whole thread, so sorry if it was already asked.]

It could've been renamed.

[Joe DeAndrea]

Well thank you for adding the tag now, I appreciate it.

No problem. Didn't mean to sound like a dick.

[whatsername104]

source: altpress.com

Is it really that hard to include that little tag? Sheesh.

yea that was my fault. and i apologize.

[00spool]

I'm not usually one to comment on album artwork but there is just something about this that is not going to attract anyone over the age of 16 if it's sitting on the shelves in a store. (By the way I don't think that there is anything wrong with people under the age of 16. I was once under the age of 16.) Although this might put to rest that Haley is planning on going solo since her pic is nowhere to be found.

Overall, I think a bit of simplicity would have helped it.

Maybe something like this:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/daltongangproductions/parariotlgaf2.jpg

But what the hell do I know?

[thebrowncoat]

definitely looking forward to this. I get a weird vibe that they might be dumbing themselves down, but as long as it's fun, it's ok.

Hmm...why? I really don't think that's the case at all...I think this album's going to be a huge step forward...

I'm not usually one to comment on album artwork but there is just something about this that is not going to attract anyone over the age of 16 if it's sitting on the shelves in a store. (By the way I don't think that there is anything wrong with people under the age of 16. I was once under the age of 16.) Although this might put to rest that Haley is planning on going solo since her pic is nowhere to be found.

Overall, I think a bit of simplicity would have helped it.

But what the hell do I know?

LOL...but that's not a RIOT! It's not chaotic enough...

And I'm just a little older than 16 and I'll definitely be buying this album :)

[Ruggiero2oo8]

I want to hear this.

[Praetor]

I can't see the artwork... :-(

[jusscali]

Hmm...why? I really don't think that's the case at all...I think this album's going to be a huge step forward...



LOL...but that's not a RIOT! It's not chaotic enough...

And I'm just a little older than 16 and I'll definitely be buying this album :)
Really?

who would have guessed

[irthesteve]

I'm not usually one to comment on album artwork but there is just something about this that is not going to attract anyone over the age of 16 if it's sitting on the shelves in a store. (By the way I don't think that there is anything wrong with people under the age of 16. I was once under the age of 16.) Although this might put to rest that Haley is planning on going solo since her pic is nowhere to be found.

Overall, I think a bit of simplicity would have helped it.

Maybe something like this:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/daltongangproductions/parariotlgaf2.jpg

But what the hell do I know?
not a fan at all

[00spool]

LOL...but that's not a RIOT! It's not chaotic enough...

That's the point. The word "Riot!" carries enough weight on its own without it having to be fully illustrated for us as well.

And I'm just a little older than 16 and I'll definitely be buying this album :)

I was referring to people who don't already know about Paramore walking into a music store and picking up this CD. If you already know about Paramore and maybe bought their first CD, they probably consider you a part of the "fanbase" (which = a minimum amount of CD's they can expect to sell. I would imagine that the size of the fanbase has a lot to do with the amount of money that someone is willing to invest in making a record). If a record's sales are to be considered a success they need to have people outside of their fanbase buying the record. That's one of the reasons for album artwork.

[emo777kid]

i LOVE paramore too much to say anything bad about them.
this is going to be a good follow-up.

[ms_fairypants]

Actually, I really like the album cover, I'm just not crazy about the random orange "Riot!" Maybe that's because I hate the color in orange, but that's the only part of it I dislike.

[hailthewarrior]

excited.

[xtianheadbanger]

Hallelujah is such a great song

[Dan CiTi]

I will enjoy this album. The artwork is okay, but I could care less.

[_GOOSE]

Artwork's not that great, but yeah oh well, this cd's gonna be great.

[werealldudes19]

i'm excited for this

[colette]

I think the artwork is interesting (but does it really matter much anyways?) and I'm looking forward to the album.

[Silver Bullets]

In the end, i really don't care about the artwork if it's a good cd... which i'm hoping it is.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

The cover art is....ok, and I'm kinda disapointed that Born For This is the last track but I am looking forward to listening to this album.

[Waitingtofall4]

Cannot wait

[Cheshire_Buddha]

That's some terrible cover art.

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Decent cover.

[onetwothree]

i hate how much i love the songs i've heard so far.
they sound so much better then they ever did before

[buttonsforeyes]

no doubt much?

ehh, it's okay

sucks your penquins got their asses kicked i woulda really liked to see them go to the finals they are a fun team

[spansen]

it's better than what we originally thought it was..

[siimpx]

i guess i'm in the minority, but i like the artwork. i think this cd's going to be really great so i'm gonna let that first title slide for now.

[wellhello]

EDIT: I wanna hear the album version of "Hallelujah".

it's kinda one of those songs i didn't want everyone to know about, and now everyone will.
:\

[Nicolas]

i'm not sure if i life the cover or not : it's like a nofx or pennywise cover. I'm stocked for this record and the new The Used.

[SendALetter]

Gay

[joshy hizzle]

I like the albumn art.
looking forward to the cd.
because Hayley ishotttt.:inlove:


amen

[Ravenna]

the cover art should just be a pic of hayley. that would sell better.

[tofast4u0609]

the cover art should just be a pic of hayley. that would sell better.

lol def.

[Bingham88]

Hallelujah is kinda one of those songs i didn't want everyone to know about, and now everyone will.
:\

completely agreed

[LifeFallsFast]

Album art looks like crap, but the album is going to be amazing.

[After Hours]

It reminds me of no doubt's album artwork for rock steady.

That was my first-instant thought.

[thebrowncoat]

That's the point. The word "Riot!" carries enough weight on its own without it having to be fully illustrated for us as well.



I was referring to people who don't already know about Paramore walking into a music store and picking up this CD. If you already know about Paramore and maybe bought their first CD, they probably consider you a part of the "fanbase" (which = a minimum amount of CD's they can expect to sell. I would imagine that the size of the fanbase has a lot to do with the amount of money that someone is willing to invest in making a record). If a record's sales are to be considered a success they need to have people outside of their fanbase buying the record. That's one of the reasons for album artwork.

Yeah, you make some good points about branching out outside the existing fanbase...but I actually think the album artwork stands out in that regard - it's not like anything else currently on the shelves and I think it's distinctive and really fits well with what we've heard of the record so far...and whether you like it or not, I don't see it turning someone off so much that they'd be like "well, I loved that new song I heard on the radio...but I just can't buy this because I don't like the cover..."

And if it does only appeal to those 16 and under...well, they buy a lot of records...so that's not a bad audience to target.

[saving jonathan]

i don't really mind the cover art. not too bad.

however, extremely excicted for the new cd. love this band, like this band a lot, expect good things.

[Shatter_Glass]

hmmmmmmm.


$$$$$$$ in the best way possible!

[Adrian Villagomez]

Oh my... :shake:

Not feeling that artwork at all.

01. For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic

My vote for worst song title of the year.Hah, I like the song title all right. Can't please everyone, I guess.

[danielplaysbass]

meh art, but im excited to hear it.

[emokid333]

This cd is gonna be huge for them. The cover isn't bad

[noodledancer]

looks like a large chunk of my first few paychecks is going towards cds...

[PomonaForEmpusa]

the only thing this band has going for it is how cute Hayley is. shit... i'd probably see them live just to see her. wouldnt buy a fucking cd though.

heeeeeeeelllllllllllllll no.

[Bury Your Head]

What about their song "mexico" its suppose to have mariachees and all! Now that I was excited for.

Anyways

Some of the titles are a joke COUGH let the flames begin?

Right..

[captainamazing4]

DUDE. stoked for this album...

loved the new song :D

[I ARE RAY]

should be a good one..

[thebrowncoat]

Hah, I like the song title all right. Can't please everyone, I guess.

Yeah, I like the song title too...but pleasing everyone, especially on here, is definitely impossible. As long as they did what they wanted and made the album they wanted (and I think they did), that's all that matters.

What about their song "mexico" its suppose to have mariachees and all! Now that I was excited for.

Anyways



Mexico was the working title, so it may just have a different name...

[Punk20]

What happened to "Mexico", the track with the mariachi band?

Hayley is far too gorgeous. It almost is painful.

[Joe DeAndrea]

I'm sure "Mexico" was renamed as well. You guys are complaining about track one's title..how many of you would have bitched that there was a song called "Mexico" on there?

[milliondeadmart]

as much as i love coming to ap for news about music, all the posts that occur in the news items are just always a bunch of people saying "i hate this fuckin band" or "i love this band" not really ever any discussions about the bands.
don't even know if this is still going to be the final cover (?) i think they are quite nice covers, whichever is chosen. looking forward to what kind of packaging it's in. gonna pre-order it soon.

[dubey]

as much as i love coming to ap for news about music, all the posts that occur in the news items are just always a bunch of people saying "i hate this fuckin band" or "i love this band" not really ever any discussions about the bands.
don't even know if this is still going to be the final cover (?) i think they are quite nice covers, whichever is chosen. looking forward to what kind of packaging it's in. gonna pre-order it soon.
This isn't really a discussion-worthy topic which is why the majority of posts are just comments. There are the occasional discussion news posts though as well as discussion forums.

ps. can't wait for this album

[abusedcat]

I'm excited, the artwork is meh but whatever. I just wish I hadn't already heard the last song on the album because that's something that sort of defines an album for me - the opening and closing songs, so I prefer to not hear them until I hear the whole thing.Yeah. I feel the same way.

[shtjames]

there is no way possible this album can be bad.

oh buddy

[Bury Your Head]

I'm sure "Mexico" was renamed as well. You guys are complaining about track one's title..how many of you would have bitched that there was a song called "Mexico" on there?

Titles like mexico is one thing but titles like crushcrushcrush is another. Titles like that make them seem like they haven't matured yet.
But hey if the songs are good then they can name it matt sucks cock for all I care.

[secretemily]

I thought the artwork was different...a picture of the band, and the word RIOT on it. Bummer.

[*crying stars*]

Kind of plain artwork.
But I'm excited for the album.

[glimmeratziii]

who really cares what the album artwork looks like? am i the only person who throws the cd in a massive cd book after uploading it to itunes before tossing the case in a closet? maybe i'm alone in that. either way. it looks fine to me. annnnd misery business and born for this have definitely hit about 9032840293 plays for me. i'm hype.

[00spool]

...I actually think the album artwork stands out in that regard - it's not like anything else currently on the shelves

You're right. But I have to say, and I don't mean this in a mean way, that when I saw this cover I thought: "That is the ugliest album cover I have ever seen." Like I originally wrote, I don't normally comment on album cover art (to each his own, right?) but this one just really, struck me.

I don't see it turning someone off so much that they'd be like "well, I loved that new song I heard on the radio...but I just can't buy this because I don't like the cover..."

You might be surprised. I know plenty of people that turn their noses up at bands like Fall Out Boy, The Academy Is... Hellogoodbye, etc simply because they think that it's "teenage music." So if a band's image (as dictated by the album cover) represents "teen" or even "young teen" as I think this one does (reminds me of scribbling on my notebooks in junior high (before I started "designing" them)) it could definitely turn people off at the record store.

And if it does only appeal to those 16 and under...well, they buy a lot of records...so that's not a bad audience to target.

I agree. Plus the fans will grow with the band. (and you sell a lot of extra tickets to the parents that have to go to the shows with their kids).

btw I thought their first album cover (the empty couch) was great. It was very subtle and added a bit of mystery with the shadow.

And to whoever said that the threads only seem to be "I like this band" / "I hate this band" jump into the discussion anytime.

[luv2laff88]

i cant wait for this cd

[immacabdriver]

It reminds me of no doubt's album artwork for rock steady.

Way too much actually.

[WCC335]

there is no way possible this album can be bad.

agreed. not by any merit of paramore, however. There's no way FBR would let them release crap at this point. But that's not a bad thing at all.

[theguilt engine]

Well, the artwork is a little more decent than I thought it was going to be.