New Music Friday!

I love the new Paramore album. I really wasn't sure how I'd feel cause the three singles were just fine. But This Is Why grew on me A TON. The other two are the weakest on the album, but they also work better in the album's context. As a whole, this is like a re-energized band and they all sound amazing. The guitar work and drumming is so so so good. I really fell in love with After Laughter and wouldn't have minded them continuing in that direction, but this one is much more like self titled to me (my second favorite). It's pop punk, but grown up a little bit. The fun is there, the viciousness is there, the ballads are fantastic. This is just a really great record.
 
avecigrec said:
First time listening to a full Yo La Tengo album. I'm digging this quite a bit so far. I definitely think @TenderLovingKiller® should pick this up!
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uhhh I mighta picked it up over lunch break. Also found a nice used copy of Bonnie 'Prince' Billy/Matt Sweeney sequel Superwolves for $15. My Will Oldham stack is getting think now too.

Also, here's an unsolicited YLT playlist just in case your interest was piqued. They've been making albums for 38 years now so their discography can be a bit intimidating.
 
Bennnnn said:
I love the new Paramore album. I really wasn't sure how I'd feel cause the three singles were just fine. But This Is Why grew on me A TON. The other two are the weakest on the album, but they also work better in the album's context. As a whole, this is like a re-energized band and they all sound amazing. The guitar work and drumming is so so so good. I really fell in love with After Laughter and wouldn't have minded them continuing in that direction, but this one is much more like self titled to me (my second favorite). It's pop punk, but grown up a little bit. The fun is there, the viciousness is there, the ballads are fantastic. This is just a really great record.
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I did enjoy my listen this morning. I’ve never been a big fan. This one is fun.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
uhhh I mighta picked it up over lunch break. Also found a nice used copy of Bonnie 'Prince' Billy/Matt Sweeney sequel Superwolves for $15. My Will Oldham stack is getting think now too.

Also, here's an unsolicited YLT playlist just in case your interest was piqued. They've been making albums for 38 years now so their discography can be a bit intimidating.
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Here Comes My Baby ✅
Nowhere Near ✅
I Heard You Looking ✅
Sugarcube ✅
Our Way to Fall ✅
Let’s Save Tony Orlando’s House ✅
Season of the Shark ✅
Ohm ✅

This is a good playlist folks!
 
I had really high hopes for Paramore. They were one of my favorite bands in high school and “After Laughter” showed me that the bands I like in the past could still put out great music that live up to the standards current matt has. The lead single showed me that they are stilll an exciting band but I feel like the album as a whole is just ok. It’s at the standard they set with their discography pre After Laugher but I just want more from them now. I’ll keep going back to the album and hope it grows on me though
 
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Fleetwood-Matt said:
I had really high hopes for Paramore. They were one of my favorite bands in high school and “After Laughter” showed me that the bands I like in the bad could still put out great music that live up to the standards current matt has. The lead single showed me that they are stilll an exciting band but I feel like the album as a whole is just ok. It’s at the standard they set with their discography pre After Laugher but I just want more from them now. I’ll keep going back to the album and hope it grows on me though
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See I went in thinking that's how I would feel, so I was very surprised that I liked it as much as I did. I didn't even end up pre-ordering it, but I went and bought the vinyl this afternoon. I guess my low expectations were vastly exceeded. It's not going to be my favorite of theirs or anything, but it feels like just a fun very replayable album. I also think they sound truly great. The only angle that could use a bit more work is some of the lyrics, once you dive into them. Some of the songs just don't hold a lot of weight lyrically, but they work for the music so it doesn't bother me too much.
 
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