This is Why - Paramore

Written By: Emma Bane

Paramore is back after a six-year sabbatical with their newest album, “This Is Why.” The tracks deliver all the angsty-funky-rock we’d expect from the band, producing a sonic experience that promises plenty of head banging and table dancing. Compared to other Paramore endeavors, though, “This Is Why” falls short of Hayley Williams’ range.

We know the punk rock queen’s voice and lyrical ability to be multifaceted and deep; so why are we left with songs like “C’est Comme Ça” that promise nothing but a laundry list of doctor’s orders? Other songs, like “Figure 8,” equally deliver interesting lyrics and a sound that feels truer to Paramore’s colors. While “This Is Why” isn’t “Brand New Eyes,” maybe it wasn’t meant to be; I appreciate Williams’ ventures into brand-new territory.

Rating: 7/10