After Laughter

Following 2013’s *Paramore*, Hayley Williams became “tired of self-doubt and losing friends” and considered decommissioning the band. It makes this rich, vibrant, defiantly poppy return as surprising as it is satisfying. On an album indebted to the ’80s, there are echoes of Talking Heads (“Hard Times”) and Blondie’s forays into reggae (“Caught in the Middle”), while guitarist Taylor York’s love of Afro-pop informs “Told You So.” Darker moods sit beneath the shiny surface though, and Williams’ lyrics offer compelling studies of frustration and self-sabotage.

After years of merrily keeping the Paramore lights on, Hayley Williams considers her life and lets go of her grin on her latest album, a fizzy yet despondent piece of ’80s pop-rock.

On their fifth album, Tennessee ex-emo's go pop and embrace their demons.

Paramore’s fifth album is a pop triumph – but there’s some serious sadness underneath all the bangers. Read NME's review.

An undeniably hooky record that strays from its grunge-rock roots and finds the band in a place where they’ve found the fun…

The US trio have replaced their sound with Eighties-style off-kilter pop

Our take on the band's fifth LP and reunion with drummer Zac Farro.

‘After Laughter’ is ok with not being ok.

An album that’s ultimately OK with not being OK, it’s for that reason alone that it may just be perfect.

We know, we know, Paramore isn't just Hayley Williams.

(Fueled By Ramen)

Elliot Leaver reviews the brand new album from Paramore. Check out his review of 'After Laughter' right here on Distorted Sound!

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