Going back to 2007 when the band released 'Riot' there is a very clear contrast in their sound, they have gone from being a traditional sort of alt rock/pop punk band to a more chilled out power pop group. This change is inevitable when you consider that the formation of Paramore has changed a great deal through the years and lost core elements with the departure of Josh Farro and Jeremy Davis. I definitely don't think these changes are a bad thing, Paramore are a band that will always be able to pull off whatever they decide to create and they have one of the most loyal and supportive fan bases to back them the whole way.
'Hard Times' has quite a nostalgic feel for me, hearing Hayley's voice takes me straight back to the 'Riot' and 'Brand New Eyes' era Paramore which you can't deny was when they were at their most influential stage. The song has a pretty distinctive 80's vibe to it, and this is also portrayed in the video with the use of bright colours in the form of neon lights, bright face paint and various abstract visuals throughout the video. The introduction to 'Hard Times' is super catchy with some light guitar riffs before the drums kick in, and the use of synths when going into the chorus definitely adds to the 80's touch. The song stays quite relaxed throughout, it's very light hearted and definitely gives us a good idea of what the rest of the album may consist of. Paramore seem to have found a sound that they are comfortable with and a lot of fans already seem to have taken very kindly to this track.
Paramore will release their new album 'After Laughter' on May 12th, pre-orders are available now and a European album release tour has also been announced. All in all, I really like this track I can't wait to finally hear more new music from Paramore and see what else they have in store for us!
Rating: 7.5/10
For Fans Of: All Time Low, The Maine,
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