Paramore - Riot!

I love this album a lot. I listened to Paramore's albums in the order Brand New Eyes, then Paramore, and then this one, and this one at the moment is my favourite of theirs. I haven't listened to All We Know is Falling yet, which is their debut, but lots of people view this album as being more of a proper debut for Paramore and their music.

Track 1 - For A Pessimist I'm Pretty Optimistic 6/10
This song is okay. Not great. I was really concerned when I heard this song that the whole album would be like this (it isn't don't worry). It isn't a bad song, it just isn't what I expected from Paramore.

Track 2 - That's What You Get 8/10
I quite like this song, it is melodic and has a powerful chorus. Not particularly long lasting, and by this I mean that it does get dull fairly quickly. But otherwise, it is a good track with a powerful riff and a strong message.

Track 3 - Hallelujah 8/10
Not a bad song, but it is quite high which isn't great if you are singing in the shower or in public! Powerful chorus, but for me, the fact that it isn't easy to sing along to means that I'm quite likely to skip it if it comes up.

Track 4 - Misery Business 10/10
Love everything about this song - beginning, end, middle - everything! Great riffs, lyrics, and chorus. The whole song flows incredibly well, and I don't think that any Paramore fan on earth dislikes this song. Hayley sings it incredibly, as always, and it has a great middle eight. LOVE IT!

Track 5 - When It Rains 7/10
Really promising introduction music, and love the chorus, but that's it. The verses are pretty average and sound dull. However, the chorus is great - really improves the song.

Track 6 - Let The Flames Begin 9/10
I actually really like this song. It was one of the ones that when I first listened to the album I didn't pay much attention to, but then when I discovered it properly I really loved it. Also, I love the way how it is complimented by 'Part II' off of the 'Paramore' album.

Track 7 - Miracle 8/10
Like this song, it is a bit shouty and is not as good as the others, but it is not the worst song I have ever heard! Quite like the lyrics, but there are definitely better songs on the album. The middle eight is fab!

Track 8 - Crushcrushcrush 100000/10
Love this song. So so so much. My favourite ever Paramore song! Everything about it is brilliant - verses, chorus, all of it. I love to sing it really loudly in the car/shower/my room/anywhere really.

Track 9 - We Are Broken 8/10
This song is fine, but not your typical up-beat Paramore number. Hayley's singing isn't as accurate as in the others, but it is a melodic and beautiful song. I do find it a bit dull when I have previously listened to something up-beat and jolly and then this comes up, but it is a good song in isolation.

Track 10 - Fences 10/10
Love this song. The verses work really well, and the chorus is brilliant. Enough said.

Track 11 - Born For This 10/10
Another brilliant song to end the album on a high. When I first listened to it, I didn't like the echo-y part of the verses, but I have grown to love what they add to the song. LOVE it!

Whole album:
Really good album. I recommend it to everyone - as it's quite old (relatively of course haha!) I think it is £5.99 in HMV, which is not much to pay for such a genius album. Not sure what I would do without this CD as I listen to songs from it almost everyday!